This is a lovely book. If you are interested in slow stitching, hand work with lots of photos of how the artist works, her inspirations, you won't be disappointed.
My headline is a reference to a reviewer who stated you had to have an Embellisher machine which is just not truthful. While the artist does use the machine it's not a necessary tool. The machine is only mentioned on 9 pages, mostly just an example of a project. She briefly describes the machine on 2 pages.
If you're interested in trying the technique you can purchase inexpensive barbed needles and do it by hand, you don't need the machine. I've been needle felting for years and don't have an Embellisher.
The only advantage of using the special machine is speed much in the same way a sewing machine is faster than hand sewing.
The artist clearly states that she uses the Embellisher mostly for securing applique/patches on her base cloth.
Alternatives to using the machine would be hand basting, pin basting, using a small dab of fabric glue or basting spray.
The book is mostly about handwork so please don't be disillusioned that a special machine is a requirement.
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Express yourself with Expressive Stitches
Create your stories and memories in cloth and thread using this stunning, highly visual, practical guide to meaningful textile art.
Gather together your materials and tools
Look at home first for inspiring old fabrics you could use in your work; you could even recycle clothes, or hot wash and shrink an old woollen garment.
A sketchbook or visual diary is the best place to store source material; it is also, of course, the perfect place to record and develop new ideas.
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Dyeing your fabrics |
Adding printing, stamping and stencilling |
Appliqué |
Free-motion embroidery |
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Hand stitching |
Historical techniques |
Experimenting with found items |
Create stunning stitched landscapes! |
