They're called illusions because these easy, elegant designs look intricate--as if they took a lot of time and talent to create. The illustrated instructions cover various needlework styles, including satin stitch, couching, beading, cross-stitch, stumpwork, and applique. Choose from nursery rhymes, landscapes, still life, sea creatures, and exotic scenes. Special tips show how to mix projects to make your own originals.
They're called illusions because these easy, elegant designs look intricate--as if they took a lot of time and talent to create. The illustrated instructions cover various needlework styles, including satin stitch, couching, beading, cross-stitch, stumpwork, and applique. Choose from nursery rhymes, landscapes, still life, sea creatures, and exotic scenes. Special tips show how to mix projects to make your own originals.
Über den Autor
Gary Clarke was born in Tasmania, Australia. He completed formal art training before beginning his career in textile design, working for Sheridan Australia in Hobart. Gary's passion for embroidery was ignited in 1990 as a happy consequence of teaching design techniques to groups of needleworkers. He now travels extensively throughout Australia demonstrating his work and teaching embroidery and design. Gary writes frequently for embroidery publications and magazines and has published five previous books.