Appliqué : techniques, projects & pure inspiration /
Kate Cross.
- Tunbridge Wells, Kent [United Kingdom] : Search Press Limited, 2016.
- 128 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
"RSN, Royal School of Needlework"--Cover.
Includes bibliographical references (page 127) and index.
The Royal School of Needlework -- Introduction to appliqué -- History of appliqué -- Fabrics -- Tools -- Getting started -- Design -- Order of work -- Transferring your design -- Essential starting techniques -- Principles of building up -- Padding: layering up -- Applying fabrics -- Adding texture and interest -- Using adhesives -- Edging -- Silk shading -- Fern. Fern : in detail ; Appliqué inspiration -- Ribbonwork -- Using metal threads -- Beading -- Cutting away -- Poppy. Poppy : in detail ; Appliqué inspiration -- Using sheer fabric for appliqué -- Reference. Embroidery stitches ; Needles ; Suppliers and further reading -- Glossary and index.
This contemporary guide to the art of appliqué is endorsed by the Royal School of Needlework (RSN), and written by Kate Cross, one of their trained experts and teachers. ... The book features an introduction to the RSN and its prestigious heritage. As well as featuring a rich selection of inspiring appliqué pieces, this is primarily a practical, instructional guide that offers a complete grounding in all essential appliqué techniques: it contains a comprehensive stitch guide and leads the reader through each technique using clear step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow expert guidance. It shows the reader how to knot thread and start stitching correctly, how to create a design, transfer it onto fabric, frame up a slate frame, build up, cut away, apply a variety of edges and apply fabric, as well as basic ribbonwork, goldwork, shadow work and silk shading. The book contains two step-by-step projects.