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All That Glitters
Projects featuring the techniques of Goldwork and Stumpwork

Author: Alison Cole
Pages: 133
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Publisher: Search Press
Cover: Soft
Item Code: 4G4E0050
Weight: 1.50 lb

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While the primary focus of All That Glitters is Goldwork, the author's passion for both Goldwork and Stumpwork is evident through the diverse range of projects featured.

All That Glitters features sections on Basic Supplies and Requirements, Stitches and Techniques and Projects, ranging from dimensional framed pieces to functional items all with clear, easy to read instructions, illustrations and color photographs.

About the Author

Alison Cole is a fourth generation embroiderer with a love of her art. With over twenty years embroidery experience and a number of awards for her work, she enjoys passing on her skills as well as taking on commissions and participating in exhibitions.

Table of Contents
Foreword	iv
Acknowledgements	v
Introduction	vi
Basic Supplies/Requirements	1
Frames and Hoops	2
Preparing the Working Frame	2
Fabrics	4
Paddings	4
Metal Threads	5
Needles	11
Other Requirements	12
Framing	13
Stitches and Techniques	15
Transferring Designs	16
Paddings	17
Brick Stitch Couching	20
Applying Kid	22
Making a Noose with Metallic Thread	23
Or Nue	24
Purls	25
Long and short Stitch	27
Overcasting	30
Buttonhole Stitch	30
Long and Short Buttonhole Stitch	31
Changing Threads with Buttonhole Stitch	32
Gaps in Buttonhole Edgings	32
Waste Knots	33
Projects	34
Oriental Odyssey	36
In Memory of Morris	46
Jacobean Elegance	54
Golden Lotus	70
Thai Silk Scarf	80
Seahorse Sentinel	86
Just Resting	96
Window of the Blue Dragonflies	108
Clutch Purse	118
Flowers from Shakespeare - Iris, Rose, Lily, Pansy	128
Further Reading	136