APPLIQUÉ EMBROIDERY: Techniques and Projects

Florence Daisy Collingwood

The Crowood Press Ltd., Ramsbury, England

Year 2019

Pages 525

Appliqué is the fascinating and versatile technique of applying one fabric to another. This beautiful book covers the principles within the technique, from the design stage through to padding, edgings and decorative stitches. It explains how to use a great collection of materials and threads, along with a rich array of stitches and textures to give dimension and contrast, thereby creating a unique piece of art. The book draws on author’s extensive examples to illustrate and introduce embroidery techniques, such as gold work, crewel work and silk shading, that can be used in a piece of appliqué; explain stitches that can embellish the piece further, such as the traditional buttonhole and blanket stitch, as well as couching, fly, feather, herringbone and knotted stitches. It is lavishly illustrated with 450 colour photographs supporting the detailed text and step-by-step instructions.