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 BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO TRADITIONAL EMBROIDERY

by Julia D. Gray

AUD $29.42 ($32.36 with GST)
NOW AUD $20.00 ($22.00 with GST)
GST will be added for Australian residents only.

According to tradition, students of Japanese embroidery must watch a master at work & "steal the knowledge". Here Julia shares her passion for this exquisite craft, revealing her in depth knowledge of the skills & symbolism involved.
Detailed instructions reveal the intricacies of working with silk thread on silk fabric. Clear step by step photos show how to create beautiful embroideries inspired by the four seasons.

CONTENTS
  • HISTORY
  • MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT
    • Fabric
    • Threads
    • Needles
    • Basic Tool Kit
    • Transferring Equipment
    • Other Items
  • GETTING STARTED
    • The Work Station
    • Framing Up
    • Transferring the Design
    • Choosing Colours
    • Handling Flat Silk
    • Twisting Threads
    • Handling Metallic Threads
  • THE PROJECTS
    • WINTER - Sho-chiku-bai - Three Friends of Winter
    • SPRING - Cho-cho - Butterflies & Falling Petals
    • SUMMER - Tsubaki - Camellia in Water
    • AUTUMN - Momiji - Maple
  • FINISHING OFF
    • Snipping Off Threads & Poundng
    • Gluing
    • Steaming
    • Pressing
    • Blocking
    • Kaigara-nami
    • Sea Wave
  • PATTERNS
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