Figure Work in Embroidery: Techniques and projects

by Angela Bishop

Figures can bring an embroidery to life, but they are tricky to do well. This book guides you through the materials, stitches, body parts and clothes to give you the confidence and skills to embroider a figure and experiment, using your creative inspiration. With over 400 colour photographs it gives key information for getting started, creating designs and preparing embroideries; techniques for making three-dimensional forms using stitching and padding techniques; clear instruction for mastering stitches and then ideas for using them creatively. Specific advice is given for embroidering the face, hair, hands and feet as well as ideas for using stitching embellishments, such as beads, sequins, buttons, ribbons, feathers and jewellery charms. Step-by-step projects demonstrate a range of beautiful styles and techniques.

160 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 1, 2020

Reviews

[Nicola Hall · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderfully detailed and inspirational book

Angela Bishop’s book is incredibly detailed with step by step photographs and instructions for numerous techniques and several projects. Her enthusiasm for the subject shines through and this, together with the knowledge she shares, results in a book that is both inspirational and instructive. Highly recommended.

[Michelle "Champ" · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spectacular!! This book is for anyone that wants to learn how to create figures in their embroidery and how to do it well.