Goldwork

Techniques, Projects and Pure Inspiration

Hazel Everett (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

144 Seiten

2011
Search Press Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-84448-626-7 (ISBN)

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Hazel Everett is an exceptionally skilled goldwork embroiderer, and in this beautiful book she passes on her knowledge and expertise in a way that is both practical and visually stunning. Drawing on traditional methods, she creates works that are brilliantly executed, in a style that is both modern and unique. Here, Hazel provides expert guidance and advice on an extensive range of goldwork embroidery techniques. Her detailed descriptions and step-by-step instructions are accompanied by clear diagrams and embroidered samples, all carefully and exquisitely worked by the author herself. Throughout the book there are numerous examples of the author's own work, providing inspiration for embroiderers who wish to extend their skills in this fascinating area. The book ends with ten fabulous projects, including richly worked samplers, Christmas tree decorations and needle books, all using the full range of techniques, threads and other materials that the reader has learnt about in the previous sections of the book. This is an invaluable reference for those already familiar with the art of goldwork embroidery, as well as an excellent starting point for anyone wishing to embark upon it.

A unique source of information and inspiration for anyone interested in goldwork embroidery. All of the major techniques and materials associated with goldwork embroidery are explained through clear, step-by-step instructions, worked samples and diagrams, and there are ten fabulous projects to put into practice all the reader has learnt, allowing them to produce beautiful embroideries of their own. Numerous exquisitely worked pieces provide inspiration and ideas.

Hazel Everett first became interested in embroidery whilst still at school, and her teacher suggested she might pursue a career in embroidery. Hazel went on to be an Apprentice at the Royal School of Needlework (RSN), and although she enjoyed learning about many different types of embroidery, she became most fascinated by goldwork. As an Apprentice she had the honour of embroidering a commission for the RSN workroom – a new pulpit fall in real, 18-carat Japanese gold thread. As her career developed, fate played a part and she was offered a number of commissions involving goldwork, including a mitre for Cardinal Hume. Hazel went on to teach Goldwork Embroidery all over the UK and worked on numerous commissions, including ecclesiastical work, embroidering items for leading fashion designers and assisting with the reconstruction of the Coronation Robe of King George VI that was exhibited at Kensington Palace, London. In 2011, Hazel wrote her first book, Goldwork: Techniques, Projects and Pure Inspiration, published by Search Press, which became one of the foremost guides to goldwork published in the English language. Sadly, Hazel died in late 2018.

Introduction 6

History 8

Equipment 10

Needles 12

Frames 14

Fabrics 20

Transferring a design 22

Designing a motif 24

Order of work 26

Padding 30

Metal threads 35

TECHNIQUES 40

Pearl purl 42

Purls 47

Shading with chippings 50

Stem stitch formation 52

Purl loops 54

Embellishing beads and stones with purls 56

Graded cutwork 58

Geometric cutwork 60

Plunging threads 62

Couched threads 63

Or Nué 66

Twists 68

Handmade twists 70

Broad, 11’s and whipped plate 72

Crimped plate 74

Milliary 76

Kid 78

Spangles 80

Elizabethan twist 82

Flatworm 83

Embroidery stitches 84

Appliqué 87

PROJECTS 88

Flowers 88

Bugs 94

Fritillary 104

Butterfly 106

Cornucopia 110

Hanging decorations 116

Needlebooks 126

Dragon 134

Seahorse 138

Glossary 142

Index 143

Zusatzinfo	120 Illustrations, color
Verlagsort	Tunbridge Wells
Sprache	englisch
Maße	216 x 280 mm
Gewicht	652 g
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Handarbeit / Textiles
ISBN-10	1-84448-626-5 / 1844486265
ISBN-13	978-1-84448-626-7 / 9781844486267
Zustand	Neuware