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A ground-breaking book when first published in 2003 it is now a classic for all those involved in the textile world. It features exciting, innovative and modern machine embroidery from one of the most accomplished writers on the subject. 'Raising the Surface with Machine Embroidery' is a book for everyone who is interested in texture in embroidery. Beautifully illustrated, it is structured in six chapters, covering : * Backgrounds, often using experimental or unusual materials * Raising the surface a little to produce highly textured, low-relief embroideries * The next step - raising the surface even more * Using applied motifs for high-relief textiles * Frames, masks and high-relief panels * Three-dimensional constructions, bowls, vessels and towers Lavishly illustrated with over 95 colour photgraphs, the book includes clear diagrams and detailed instructions, step-by-step where necessary. All you need is enthusiasm and a swing needle sewing machine to make the wonderful textures featured within these pages.
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Maggie Grey is now one of the leading textile artists and authors. She is the author of Layers of Stitch (with Valerie Campbell-Harding) (0 7134 8906 5) and Paper, Metal and Stitch (0 7134 8918 9) with Jane Wild. She runs the highly influential WorkshopOnTheWeb website and is the former editor of Embroidery magazine.
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99 of 99 people found the following review helpful
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Fantastic book for the textile artist. Covers great new techniques for creating spectacular creative embroideries. Each technique is clearly explained with step by step instructions. Ideas use many mixed media techniques, for example: ultra thick embossing enamel, thermo modelling material, straws, felt beads, glue gun relief motifs, puff paint, soluble fabrics and wire. Boasts wonderful full colour photography. Includes a comprehensive list of suppliers of all materials mentioned. This is the best creative embroidery book I have ever read.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Whilst this book has excellent coverage of the different techniques that can be used in embroidery; I was disapointed that there was little information on machine embroidery. The book is well illustrated, with clear sketches and lots of georgeous colour photographs. Maggie Grey is certainly a creative and imaginative textile artist, and many of the techniques and ideas can be adapted for readers own projects. An excellent choice for embroiderers on City and Guild courses.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Cannot praise this enough. Informative and easy to follow with very clear instructions. It is an insparation, as are all Maggie Grey books
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Raising the surface
Excellent book with eaasy to follow instructions and ideas for creating surfaces for further stitching. Lovely colour photographs, inexpensive well produced source book
Published 1 month ago by pollyjames
A Must Have !
Fantastic book.....I am so thrilled that I bought it ! Explains techniques in detail... leaves the reader, enthusiastic and excited about experimenting with just about every type... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs G M Parkes
Inspirational
Many thanks to Maggie Grey for the generosity with which she has shared such a richness of ideas; almost every paragraph gives a new hint or tip. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Keen embroiderer
brilliant present
I bought this for an elderly relative who had been searching her local libraries for ages looking for it, she was delighted to get it as a present, lots of new projects in it she... Read more
Published 4 months ago by chickadee
An informative and exciting, inspirational book
As a textiles designer I am always on the look out for new and inspirational ideas. The front cover of this book excited me, lots of texture and colour- which is exactly what Im... Read more
Published 21 months ago by i4colour
something new
loved this book, so many good and modern ideas, even my textile teacher loves it,(in fact she has borrowed it!)a good bargain, too
Published on 20 Feb 2010 by J. Allen
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