African Inspiations in Embroidery

The book covers the original source material, the design process and the various techniques necessary to produce stunning final pieces, including dyeing with flour paste resist, seminole patchwork, piecing, patching, stitching, applique, roulleaux, drawn thread surface embellishment and mixed media.  Beautifully illustrated with over 90 colour images.  The book covers - the design process, colour, from natural earth colours to the bright colours of African jewellery and body paint, pattern, from stripes and zigzags to circles and triangles, texture and surface, including ridges, raised surface, edges and surface additions and an exercise project to get you started.