The art of punch needle embroidery / Marie Suarez.
Material type:
TextPublisher: Tunbridge Wells, Kent : Search Press Limited, 2021Description: 96 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781782219026
- 1782219021
- 746.44 23
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Discover the delights of punch needle embroidery in this gorgeous practical guide, with 20 charming projects from France's favorite embroiderer and crafter
Punch needle embroidery is a traditional technique that came out of the US in the 19th century and is similar to rug hooking. A strand of thread is pushed through loose-weave fabric, making a 'loop' on the other side. Repeated several times, this simple action creates a stunning, decorative, tactile design.
In this lovely and practical guide, you'll find:
* Key materials and equipment explanation
* Basic punch-needle stitches and techniques
* Beautiful guiding photographs
* Helpful diagrams and templates for tracing
* 20 charming projects, including flower-adorned pillows, pretty wall hangings and stylish bags!
Informative and easy to follow, The Art of Punch Needle Embroidery includes everything you need to get started on your own quick-and-easy needle punching projects.
Accompanying material may vary.
"Create stunning embroidered' designs with yarns, threads, fabric and more without needing to learn dozens of stitches! Punch needle embroidery is similar to rug hooking, and involves punching threads into fabric using a tool to form raised, decorative loops. It is a technique that is easy to grasp in very little time. A traditional technique that came out of the US in the 19th century, punch needle has been revitalized and is appealing to many textile enthusiasts as it's not only simple to pick up but incredibly fun! With internationally renowned, expert embroiderer Marie Suarez, learn and discover the delights of punch needle embroidery in this gorgeous practical book. Starting with the key materials and equipment you'll need, as well as the basic punch-needle stitches and techniques, go straight into making 20 creative and original projects including flower-adorned pillows, pretty wall hangings and stylish bags! All the projects are accompanied by beautiful photographs, diagrams to help you work out what to stitch first." --publisher's website.
Reviews provided by Syndetics
Booklist Review
Punch needle embroidery has been around for hundreds of years, though its popularity has waxed and waned over time. Here, Suarez, one of the current experts in this medium, provides an overview of all the commonly used materials and techniques as well as patterns for 15 projects. Answers to frequently asked questions are interspersed throughout in the form of highlighted tips, and photo examples are provided for all of the materials referenced. The projects are graded into three levels of difficulty. Each pattern includes a list of materials, directions for embroidery preparation, and assembly instructions, along with an actual-size template, a diagram showing the order of working, and a color photo of the completed project. The projects are mostly for decorative items, though several, such as bags and purses, also have utility. The information about materials and techniques is likely to be useful as a reference for anyone who makes punch needle embroidery a pursuit. The color schemes and feel here fit right in with the current cottagecore trend.Author notes provided by Syndetics
While she was a nurse, Marie Suarez spent her free time embroidering, a passion she had had since childhood. After many years, she decided to make this passion her job. Self-taught, she spent time rigorously studying the works and techniques of trained and accomplished embroiderers, as well visiting museums, exhibitions and participating in conferences on embroidery, in order to improve her abilities. The Belgian designer has since received the title of Master Embroiderer, and is a best-selling embroidery author in Europe, writing 28 practical books in French. When she's not writing or creating commissioned work, she shares her techniques and thoughts via her blog, suarezmarie.canalblog.com, or sells her designs and the works of other established embroiderers via her website, mariesuarez.com.Marie lives in Beersel, Brabant in Belgium.