Finally, after reading the book, I found myself much more attuned to what I was seeing in the environment around me. They don’t hold the fabric quite as taut as a traditional hoop but they are ideal for small projects as it is so quick to move the hoop around. It’s one in a stack of books that I’ve been planning to share with you for a while, so … here we go! The book covers the author’s process really well, and makes that process accessible to anyone who is interested in building multi-layered textile projects.

A stunning, high-level embroidery book on birds, by Judy Wilford, one the world’s leading embroiderers. Thread painting is the name for using single strands of embroidery floss to create lifelike images with beautifully blended gradients of color and detail. Currently, I have an antique (100+ years old) box of Hem7nway embroidery silks for which I would LOVE to find a home/use. Hand-crafted by skilled artisans in Kashmir, Crewel embroidery combines high-quality wool with an age-old technique that results in a unique embossed finish.

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If you look carefully you can see I did the embroidery slightly differently too, the lazy daisy stitches on the back are up close to the tail instead of the neck. They also help us to enforce our Terms of Use, prevent fraud and maintain the security of our services. com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsy’s global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US.

When you get to the underneath, just check that you are securing the birds legs (the other end of the hanging loop) in a sensible position as you stitch around. The book also includes finishing techniques such as mounting and framing and a stitch glossary that includes Judy's own adapted stitches. Excellent quality all around, highly recommended, not just for stitchers but also for bird lovers, artists, and anyone who loves beautiful art. Finally, there's a section on framing up your work, examples of finished work and a stich guide complete with diagrams. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places.