ART OF THE NEEDLE

by Jan Beaney

Presents a gallery of original needlecraft ideas, covering all techniques, with instructions and guidance to inspire confidence and creativity

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

Reviews

[Velvetink · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found it particularly useful as a textiles student, as it shows how to take inspiration from an original natural source, for example, the surface texture of a rock, or a rusty surface, and shows how to take that idea through from orignal photogragh to drawings, and finally to finished textile samples and finshed pieces.

Students will find it a good resource book for that reason alone, as textiles coursework usually ask that you show how you have taken ideas from original sources, and reinterpreted them into textiles pieces.

The front cover of the book it a little misleading as it seems that the book will be full of very traditional types of sewing like the slighlty old fashioned quilted cushions on the cover! and may put off the more daring stitcher! however the inside of the book is full of interesting, quite abstact pieces, including some wonderful textural hand stiched samples and free machining, (all in full colour pictures) The textile examples inside stand up to more up to date textiles books too! (except for maybe the hairstyles of the models)

[Lily C · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very inspiring for those who wish to extend from the more traditional techniques. A look see rather than a how to.

[Enajmoore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspiring and instructive.