Product Description

In a fusion of crewel and surface embroidery, Trish Burr has broken boundaries with her unique sense of colour and shading by interpreting a mix of thread painting and Australian wool embroidery.With clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions, the 17 achieveable projects use the minimum of stitches to create exciting effects.The skilful blending of wool, silk and cotton guides the beginner and inspires the experienced stitcher to create this unique style of embroidery.The numerous step-by-step photographs, illustrations and row-by-row colour keys make following the projects an effortless task and a joy to stitch. It includes: 17 beautiful projects easily achieved using the clear step-by-step instructions; useful diagrams for patterns and stitch directions as well as colour keys; and well-known author with a unique style.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #160245 in Books
• Published on: 2008-06-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

Review
Karenplatt.co.uk: The inspirational floral designs in this embroidery book were themselves inspired by the work of master decorative painters in the USA and Australia and also by the Zhostovo folk art style of Russia. They are portrayed in crewel and surface embroidery. Roses, poppies, lavender and much more is found here. The interpretations by Trish Burr are talented, the colours beautifully blended. Each step-by-step project is accompanied by materials and colour guidance as well as clear instructions. The book also has a superb introduction and stitches. It is suitable for beginners to advanced embroiderers with a skill grading for each project. This 144-page book is superb for all lovers of floral rendition.

About the Author
Trish Burr is a self-taught embroiderer who hungrily consumes all aspects of this fine craft. Through research and practice she has developed this individual technique of surface embroidery.

Customer Reviews

absolutely stunning!!
if you dabble in pure embroidery, then this is the book for you !!
it gives clear and precise instructions and the photos are extremely inspirational,making you want to achieve perfection!!!
i have just finished my first project and i am elated!!!
many thanks to TRISH BURR the author for sharing her expertise!!!!!!
chris Richards

Another gem from Trish
With clear step by step instructions for 17 achievable projects this is another wonderful book from Trish Burr. Projects start at beginner level and move on - first up is a poppy with buds, this is followed by various roses and then daisies with sprays. Intermediate projects are built on these with more poppies, roses, lavender and daisies, we finish off with golden flowers, white poppies with blue berries, dog roses with ribbon and daisies, dog roses with grasses and flowers. Projects are graded and each builds on skills learned before. You only need a minimum of stitches to achieve wonderful effects, and all you need to know is included, the book is in a format which makes it easy to follow and is suitable for embroiderers of all skill levels. Nice blend of different thread types too, like the mix of wool with silk and cotton. Enjoy using this one, interesting book.