The Timeless Art of Embroidery

by Helen M. Stevens

In this third collection of her glorious embroidery, Helen M. Stevens offers a fascinating window on the past. Fables, fashions, and pastimes, rural life, animals, birds and insects--the subjects of her work are brought vividly to life in the superb color plates, and all the techniques and stitches she employs are explained in detail.

144 pages, Hardcover

First published October 31, 1997

Reviews

[Alexandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful and informative work that is a feast for the eyes and the imagination. I learned so much about placement of objects and composition of pieces from this book. Thank you Helen Stevens.

[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ms. Stevens is a true artist. Her embroidery is far beyond anything that hobbyists like me could ever hope to achieve. Yet she manages to to describe her techniques so clearly, and with such excellent examples (displayed in gorgeous, colorful photos), that she inspires me to at least try to emulate her work.

In this book, Stevens also shares fascinating information on the history of embroidery, particularly in the UK.