Weekend Makes

Embroidery with Buttons: 25 Quick and Easy Projects to Make

Rosemary Drysdale

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Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
01 June 2024

Embroidery crafts

Series: Weekend Makes

Weekend Makes: Embroidery with Buttons is a delightful collection of 25 colourful embroidery projects that use buttons innovatively and creatively. Embroidery is an ancient craft that has been enjoyed and practised for centuries, providing crafters with a relaxing and mindful activity to follow and create beautiful works of art using needlepoint and fabric.

In this book, the talented embroidery expert Rosemary Drysdale shows readers how buttons can be incorporated into any design with 25 quick and easy projects that use spare buttons and fabric otherwise left unused in sewing kits.

Projects range from: .

Beginner to intermediate projects .

Easy step-by-step instructions .

Illustrated techniques .

Beautiful photography

The book includes details of the techniques used and colourful templates that aim to make creating as relaxing and straightforward as possible.

AUTHOR: Rosemary Drysdale grew up in the north of England. After studying textile design at Durham University, Rosemary emigrated to the United States and worked as an embroidery designer. She was at the forefront of the cross-stitch craze in the 1990s, travelling the world teaching workshops and giving demonstrations. She is recognized as a global expert on black work embroidery, as well as a teacher of many other advanced stitching techniques. She lives in East Hampton, NY with her husband.

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25 embroidery projects suitable for beginner to intermediate embroiderers .

Written by an accomplished and well-known embroidery expert .

Ideal for using up spare buttons .

Includes full instructions, step-by-step photography and clear templates

By: Rosemary Drysdale
Imprint: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 275mm, Width: 215mm,
ISBN: 9781784946456
ISBN 10: 1784946451
Series: Weekend Makes
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 01 June 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Introduction 7 Tools and Materials 8 Needles 8 Scissors 8 Fabrics 9 Threads 9 Hoops 10 Beads and Buttons 10 Embroidery Basics 11 How to Transfer a Design 11 Putting the Fabric in the Loop without a Lining 11 Putting the Fabric in the Loop with a Lining 12 Finishing Your Work 13 Embroidery Stitches 14 Projects Black and White 24 Oat in the Window 24 Seashells 34 Hanging Baskets 38 Fantasy Florals 44 Berry Wreath 48 Meadow Clover 52 Bicycle and Balloons 56 Whimsical Daisies 60 Woolly Sheep 64 Floral Sprig 68 Button Flowers 72 Cosy Jumper 76 Spring Garden 80 Blackberries 84 Crinoline Lady 88 Vintage Flowers 92 Feathers 96 Highland Thistle 100 Felt Flowers 104 Colourful Mandala 108 Girl with a Plait 112 Winter Snowflakes 116 Beaded Honeybee 120 Woodland Mushrooms 124 Templates 128 Resources 142 Acknowledgements 142 Index 143

Rosemary Drysdale grew up in the north of England. After studying textile design at Durham University, Rosemary emigrated to the United States and worked as an embroidery designer. She was at the forefront of the cross-stitch craze in the 1990s, travelling the world teaching workshops and giving demonstrations. She is recognised as a global expert on black work embroidery, as well as a teacher of many other advanced stitching techniques. She lives in East Hampton, NY with her husband.

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Weekend Makes

Embroidery with Buttons: 25 Quick and Easy Projects to Make

Rosemary Drysdale

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