Embroidery & Patchwork Revisited: An Illustrated Guide to Hand Stitching - Softcover

This is the ultimate step-by-step guide to mastering hand stitched embroidery and patchwork. Inspired by antique quilts, this fabulous new book from renowned seamstress, teacher, and pattern designer Janice Vaine, is a must-have for anyone who admires the timeless beauty of hand embroidery. Spectacular quilt projects clearly show how embroidery enhances applique and complements curved and straight-edged piecing. Also included are step-by-step guides to everything you need to know - from choosing the right supplies and techniques to mastering the 16 basic stitches, and from creating patchwork block templates to stitch combinations.

Janice Vaine--seamstress, quilter, AppliquE_ enthusiast, pattern designer, and teacher--enjoys sharing her love of needlearts with her students. Her teaching credentials include The Elly Sienkiewicz AppliquE_ Academy, the International Quilt Festival, and quilt and sewing shops for over 20 years. Jan finds joy studying the methods used by needle artists of antique quilts and vintage embroidery and how they interpreted their designs with elements of embroidery, stumpwork and ribbonwork. The exquisite handwork of treasured vintage pieces is the inspiration for her fresh new designs. Jan lives in Jacksonville, FL. (grahamcrackercollection.com)