Machine Embroidery: Stitched Patterns

Download or read book Machine Embroidery: Stitched Patterns written by Valerie Campbell-Harding and published by Batsford. This book was released on 2004-05-20 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book shows how anyone with a sewing machine can experiment with stitched patterns to create innovative embroideries. The book presents new ways of adapting stitch patterns on a variety of different fabrics and combining them with a range of techniques – hand-stitching, free machine embroidery, quilting, applique and beads. Swinging stitches, patterns and ribbons, stitching and slashing, quilting with patterns, machine-wrapped cords, stuffed ribbon braids and larger motifs are just some of the ideas included in this colourful book.