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A guide to producing incredible seascapes using combinations of two simple machine stitches. Includes five projects.
List of contents
Introduction 6
Materials & equipment 8
Inspiration 12
Composition 20
Planning an embroidery 24
Starting to stitch 30
Elements of seascapes 34
Skies 50
Project: Sunset 52
Paper & Stitch 56
Project: Relentless Waves 58
Project: Pebble Beach 62
Project: Crashing Wave 74
Project: Splash! 88
Index 96
About the author
Alison Holt studied Fine Art, Textiles and Embroidery at Goldsmiths College, London where she experimented with many textile techniques before choosing machine embroidery as a medium. She started to explore her love of gardens and the countryside through embroidery, finding it the perfect vehicle to express the various textures and forms she finds so fascinating. She now teaches machine embroidery, silk painting and surface decoration and runs courses at her studio. She also works to commission, and exhibits her embroideries in Britain and America. Her work is sold to private collectors all over the world. Here are two videos featuring Alison Holt and the techniques she uses. You will find lots more on You Tube.
Summary
A richly illustrated book that is both instructional and inspirational, showcasing the author's exquisite machine embroidered seascapes and explaining, step by step, how they can be achieved.
