The Magic of Embroidery by Julia Caprara

Taking her inspiration from the world around her, the rich colors and patterns of nature and the wonderful variety of historical textiles, the author shows simply and clearly how to create beautiful designs for embroidery. She examines embroidery used for narrative, magical and symbolic purposes, embroidery for clothing and fashions and embroidery in interior decoration. Each topic is fully illustrated, with samples, drawings and examples of the finished work drawn from historical and contemporary sources. Ideas are created and woven into eye-catching textured and patterned stitched textiles. This is a book for the beginner who seeks inspiration, the more advanced embroiderer, and for all of those who love the beauty of fiber and thread.

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