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Edges and Finishes by Valerie Campbell-Harding gives a library of possibilities which can be used creatively. Every piece of embroidery has edges and needs finishing and it should be an integral part of the design of an embroidered textile.

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Author: Valerie Campbell-Harding
Pages: 128
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Publisher: Quilters Resource Publication
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  • A library of possibilities edgings and finishings, from simple stitched edges through burnt and melted fabric edges to fringes, braids and tassels
  • Written by best-selling author on machine embroidery
  • Over 100 stunning photographs, with clear step-by-step instruction
  • Each edging or finishing method is covered in a double-page spread
  • Any modern sewing machine can be used to create the stunning samples
  • Designs for all hangings, panels, book covers, bags, vessels, bowls, cushions, belts, tassels and other accessories.

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION
6
4. CORDS AND BRAIDS
80
The Importance of Edges and Finishings
6
Zigzag Cords
80
What Feet to Use
7
Machine-Wrapped Cords
82
Saving your Back
7
Spiralled Cords
84
1. FABRIC EDGES
8
Cord Ends
84
Cut Edges
10
Beaded Cord Ends
86
Torn Edges
14
Knots
88
Burnt or Melted Edges
18
Looped, Twisted & Doubled Cords
90
Bound Edges
24
Stitched Thread Braids
92
Points and Tabs
26
Zigzag Crochet Chain
94
Pintucks and Piping
28
Flower Stitcher Braids
96
2. STITCHED EDGES
30
Patterned Braids
98
Satin Stitch Edges
32
Braids on Water-soluble Fabric
100
Corded Edges
34
5. TASSELS
102
Wired Edges
38
Wrapped Rings
102
Lacy Edges
42
Making a Tassel
103
Buttonhole Edges
48
Wire Frame Tassels
104
Patterned Edges
50
Wrapped Ribbon tassels
106
Embroidered Slips on Edges
54
Wider Ribbon tassels
109
Beaded Edges
58
Hanging Tassels
110
Larger Beads
60
Stylised Tassels
112
Joining Edges
62
Pinch and Tuck
114
3. FRINGES
66
Folded Tassels
118
Delicate Flower Fringe
68
Wavy tassels
120
Satin Stitch Rings
72
Flower Tassels
122
Double-sided Fringes or Ruffs
74
Conclusion
124
Fringes on a Frame
76
SUPPLIERS
126
Painted Fringes
78
BIBLIOGRAPHY
126
Printing a Fringe
78
INDEX
128

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Embroidery: Freehand by Sewing Machine (aka Free-Motion)

Also see:
Machine Embroidery: Using PROGRAMMED Stitching & Designs
Creative Expressions with Jenny Haskins Magazine
Cloth, Paper, Scissors Magazine
Quilting Arts Magazine

Overview books with mulitple techniques included


All About Machine Arts

From Sew News, Creative Machine Embroidery, and C&T
Encyclopedia of Machine Embroidery
The Encyclopedia of Machine Embroidery

by Val Holmes
Machine Quilting with Decorative Threads
Machine Quilting with Decorative Threads

By Maurine Noble
& Elizabeth Hendricks
 

Joyce Becker's Landscape Books/DVD
Fabrico Pens All-Purpose Inks
»Mixed Media: Tsukineko inks & Fabrico Pens + free-motion machine embroidery

DVD
Joyce Becker Teaches You Landscape Quilting
Joyce Becker Teaches you Landscape Quilting

Book
Beautifully Embellished Landscape
Beautifully Embellished Lanscapes

by Joyce R. Becker
Book
Lucious Landscapes
Luscious Landscapes

by Joyce R. Becker
 


More Landscape & Nature Pictorial

»Mixed Media (paint, pens, ink)
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»Free-Motion Machine Embroidery

Paint by Number box & CD
Paint by Number 2005 CD

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The Art of Landscape Quilting
The Art of Landscape Quilting
by Nancy Zieman and Natalie Sewell

Annemieke Mein
The Art of Annemieke Mein
Wildlife Artist in Textiles
by Annemieke Mein

Beginner's Guide to Machine Embroidered Flowers
Beginner's Guide to Machine Embroidered Flowers

by Alison Holt
Beginners Guide to Machine Embroidered Landscapes
Beginner's Guide to Machine Embroidered Landscapes
by Alison Holt
Landscape Quilts
Landscape Quilts
by Nancy Zieman & Natalie Sewell
Luminous Landscapes
Luminous Landscapes
by Gloria Loughman
Magic of Free-Machine Embroidery
The Magic of Free-Machine Embroidery

by Doreen Curran
Nature's Studio
Nature's Studio

by Joan Colvin
Quilt Savy, Simple Thread Painting
Quilt Savvy
Simple Thread Painting

by Nancy Prince
No Stone Unturned book 13
No Stone Unturned
Book 13

by Jan Beaney
& Jean Littlejohn
Trees as a Theme
Trees as a Theme
Book 7

by Jan Beaney
& Jean Littlejohn

Out of Print
Ready to Paint Watercolor Landccapes
Ready to Paint
Watercolour Landscapes

by Terry Harrison

Creative Machine Stitching
Creative Machine Stitching
by Patricia Nelson
OUT OF PRINT
Fabric Landscapes
Fabric Landscapes by Machine Decorative Stiching Styles for Quilted Scenes
by Linda Crone
       

Free-Motion Embroidery

Floral

Beginner's Guide to Machine Embroidered Flowers
Beginner's Guide to Machine Embroidered Flowers

by Alison Holt
Book
Color With Thread cover
Coloring with Thread

by Ann Fahl
DVD
Color With Thread DVD
Coloring with Thread

by Ann Fahl
cutting garden quilt
Cutting Garden Quilts
by Melinda Bula

Dimensional Embroidery

by Helan Pearce

Everyday Embellishments

by M'Liss Rae Hawley
Fresh Felt Flowers
Fresh Felt Flowers
by Lynne Farris
Gardens and More
Gardens and More
Book 5

by Jan Beaney
& Jean Littlejohn
Portraits from Nature
Portraits from Nature

by Jean Wells
Transfer Designs for Embroidery
Transfer Designs for Embroidery
by Anne-Marie Bodson
and Josette Vinas y Roca
       

All Purpose Inks by TsukinekoLinda M Visnaw DVD & Patterns w/ Instructional CDs
using Tsukineko All-Purpose Inks & Free-Hand Machine Embroidery

DVD
threads
Threads & Inks Together
Creating Synergy
by Linda M. Visnaw
Pattern w/ CD
Christmas Dream
Christmas Dream
Use Tsukineko Inks & Freehand Embroidery
Pattern w/ CD
Autumn
Autumn Splendor

Use Tsukineko Inks & Freehand Embroidery
Pattern w/ CD
Daisy Chain
Daisy Chain

Use Tsukineko Inks & Freehand Embroidery
Pattern w/ CD
Hawa
Hawaiian Surprise
Use Tsukineko Inks & Freehand Embroidery

Themed Designs

thread calligraphy
Thread Calligraphy
by Nancy Kazlauckas

Celtic Inspirations For Machine Embroiders

by Valerie Campbell-Harding & Maggie Grey

Creative Embroidery with Rajmahal

Instructions for 10 Creative Designs
 

Abstract Freehand Machine Embroidery & Mixed Media

Explore threads, beads, paint, stamps, & unique materials for backgrounds
Contemporary Quilts, Design, Surface & Stitch
Contemporary Quilts
Design. Surface, & Stitch

by Sandra Meech
Creative Recycling
Creative Recycling
by Val Holmes

Edges & Finishes
In Machine Embroidery

by Valerie Campbell-Harding

Exploring Textile Arts

From Creative Publishing
Raising the Surface
Raising the Surface

by Maggie Grey
stitch dissolve distort
Stitch Dissolve Distort
by Valerie Campbell-Harding and Maggie Grey
Surfaces for Stitch
Surfaces for Stitch

by Gwen Hedley
Threadplay
Threadplay
with Libby Lehman
 

20 Book Series & Other Books by Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn

Vanishing Act
Vanishing Act

Machine Embroidery
on Soluble Fabrics
Book 1
Voluptuous Velvet Bk 2
Voluptuous Velvet

Book 2
by Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn

Bonding and Beyond
Book 3
Transfer to Transform cover
Transfer to Transform
Book 4
Series includes dimensional stitching by hand & machine with heavy weight fibers, threads and yarns, bonding/fiusibles, water souble stabilizers, painting, stamping, fabric manipulation, texture and more.
Gardens and More
Gardens and More
Book 5

Conversations with Constance
Conversations with Constance
Book 6

Trees as a Theme
Trees as a Theme
Book 7

Giving Pleasure
Giving Pleasure
Book 8

New Dimensions
New Dimensions
in Hand and Machine
Embroidery
Book 9
Double Vision
Double Vision
Book 10
A Tale of Two Stitches
A Tale of Two Stitches
Book 11
A Sketch In Time
A Sketch in Time
Book 12
No Stone Unturned book 13
No Stone Unturned
Book 13
Connections Book 14
Connections
Book 14

Color Exploration
Color Exploration
Book 15

Over the Line
Over the Line
Book 16
Grids to Stitch
Grids to Stitch
Book 17
Seductive Surfaces
Seductive Surfaces
Book 18

Other Books by Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn

Stitch Magic
Stitch Magic and Interpretation
by Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn
Out of Print
Creatie Embroidery: Designs, Textures, Stitches
Creative Embroidery
Designs Textures Stitches
by Jan Beaney & Jean Littlejohn

Sulky Book Series & Supplies


Dimensional Concepts in Sulky

by Sulky of America

Elegant Concepts in Sulky

by Joyce Drexler & Louise Baird
Sulky Secrets to Successful Embroidery
Sulky Secrets to Successful Embroidery
by Joyce Drexler

Sulky Secrets to Successful Stabilizing

by Joyce Drexler

 

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