Raising The Surface With Machine Embroidery

Description:
This is a very strong bestselling title - new in paperback. A ground-breaking book when first published in 2003, it is now a classic for all those involved in the textile world. It features exciting, innovative and modern machine embroidery from one of the most accomplished writers on the subject. 'Raising the Surface with Machine Embroidery' (HB 07134 8851 4) is a book for everyone who is interested in texture in embroidery. Beautifully illustrated, it is structured in six chapters, covering: backgrounds, often using experimental or unusual materials; raising the surface a little to produce highly textured, low-relief embroideries; the next step - raising the surface even more; using applied motifs for high-relief textiles; frames, masks and high-relief panels; and three-dimensional constructions, bowls, vessels and towers. Lavishly illustrated with over 95 colour photographs, the book includes clear diagrams and detailed instructions, step-by-step where necessary. All you need is enthusiasm and a swing needle sewing machine to make the wonderful textures featured within these pages.

Author Biography:
Maggie Grey is now one of the leading textile artists and authors. She is the author of Layers of Stitch (with Valerie Campbell-Harding) (0 7134 8906 5) and Paper, Metal and Stitch (0 7134 8918 9) with Jane Wild. She runs the highly influential WorkshopOnTheWeb website and is the former editor of Embroidery magazine.