Traditional Silk and Metal Thread Techniques On Canvas

Traditional Silk and Metal Thread Techniques On Canvas by Jane D. Zimmerman

This comprehensive, authoritative manual, with over 320 stitch pattern variations, explores all facets of silk and metal thread embroidery of the past suitable for use in present-day canvas work. Ms. Zimmerman begins by presenting the historical development followed by instruction on handling metal threads and silk threads. She then presents trellis patterns, couched grounds, burden stitch and miscellaneous filling patterns. Instructions for working the two samplers are included.

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