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Young Yang Chung, master embroiderer and renowned scholar of East Asian textile arts, at last reveals not only the secrets of her craft and artistry, but also the colourful and vital history behind the ancient art of silk embroidery in Korea, China, and Japan. From the genesis of silk production to the elaborate symbolism behind the intricately stitched motifs, Chung provides a vivid description of the extraordinary cultures that gave birth to silk embroidery. According to Chung, it is essential to gain an understanding of the complex, centuries-old traditions that have shaped this magnificent art in order to fully appreciate the task embroiderers undertake with needle and thread. Chung guides readers through the fundamentals of her craft, showing readers how to "paint with a needle" as artisans in East Asia have for millennia. In the overview chapter, sixteen stitching techniques are described, and each is illustrated with a diagram and often with full-colour photographs. Then follows step-by-step instructions along with photographs, diagrams, and colour charts for nineteen how-to projects, each designed by Chung. The instructions have been written with beginners in mind, but highly advanced embroiderers will find plenty to challenge them as well. "Painting with a Needle" also has useful additions such as tips on how to get started, including advice about tools and materials; and a glossary of embroidery terms in three languages (Korean, Chinese, and Japanese) make this the ultimate book about the exquisite art of silk embroidery.
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Young Yang Chung, world-renowned master embroiderer, was born and raised in Korea, where she founded The International Embroidery School and established Korea's 1st vocational embroidery centre.
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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Fantastic! Every embroiderer will enjoy this book. It covers history, techniques, the author's own work and projects to have a go at this most beautify of embroidery. A must for any embroiderer's library.
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57 of 57 people found the following review helpful
painting with a needle by young yang chung
20 Nov 2003
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excellent book. There are 16 stitches to learn and they are well ilistrated. Also with each stitch explainaton, there are photos of embroideries using the stitch. There are 19 projects with detailed directions. The most amazing feature is that the colours for the projects is keyed to the DMC floss colours.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Amazing
10 July 2006
Format:Hardcover
I love this book, I have found it to be very informative and having shown another friend who loves needlework, she can't wait to get her own book.
The pictures and details are lovely, it is well written and easy to understand,
The pictures and details are lovely, it is well written and easy to understand,
28 of 30 people found the following review helpful
An Inspiration
17 Feb 2005
Format:Hardcover
I have the 1979 version of this book. This book inspired me to pick up a needle and for the last 25 years, strive to create my own needlework masterpieces.
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