Paint with Thread: In the Garden: A Step-By-Step Guide to Embroidery -- Emillie

<p><b>Celebrate nature and embroider the delights of the garden with the beautiful second book from embroidery artist Emillie Ferris.</b> <p/>Thread painting, also known as needlepainting or silk shading, is a form of embroidery that creates a realistic effect using a single strand of thread and one simple stitch; the 'long and short stitch'. Using this technique you can effectively paint with thread in a similar way to brushstrokes on a canvas. <p/>This richly illustrated guide includes: <p/><b>- A step-by-step introduction to embroidery techniques, including advice on materials and fully illustrated explanations of the stitches and skills needed. <p/>- Nine exclusive patterns inspired by the garden and Emillie's love of nature, including motifs that she is best known for such as flowers, birds and butterflies. <p/>- High-quality iron-on templates for easy design transfer onto the fabric, with full guidance on how to use them.</b> <p/>Not only are the embroideries sublime, but the book itself is a thing of beauty, with incredible attention to detail, from the exquisite photography to the lavish hardback binding and gold foiling, making it a real treasure for the book lover.<br></p><br><br><b>Author:</b> Emillie Ferris<br><b>Publisher:</b> David & Charles<br><b>Published:</b> 04/29/2025<br><b>Pages:</b> 128<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781446314005<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br>Emillie Ferris is a self-taught embroidery artist who has shot to fame du