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Three-Dimensional Embroidery, methods of construction for the third dimension, by Janet Edmonds is packed with original ideas for unique three-dimensional textiles. Learn how to make beautiful bags and boxes, build geometric shapes, incorporate hand-made or manufactured beads into designs and create elegant edges, bases, feet and lids in your work.

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Three-Dimensional Embroidery Author: Jane Edmonds Pages: 128 Page size: 8 1/2" x 11" Publisher: Batsford Publishing Cover: Hard Item Code: 4G4E0681 Weight: 2.0lb MSRP: $24.95 Sold Out, No Longer Available at Soft Expressions NOTE: See Related Books & Supplies Below

Back Cover Information Develop your ideas from two into three dimensions, using observational drawings, abstract design work, models and mind maps. Make beautiful bags and boxes Build geometric shapes or natural forms from flat pieces. Construct three-dimensional vessels using continuous lengths of fiber. Manipulate and distort fabric to create form and surface texture. Incorporate hand-made or manufactured beads into your three-dimensional designs. Create elegant edges, bases, feet and lids to finish off your work. . About the Author Janet Edmonds studied stitched textiles at East Berkshire College and went on to gain a BA in Art and Design at the University of Hertfordshire. She now teaches at East Berkshire College and the world-renowned Missenden Abbey in Buckinghamshire, and she travels regularly on behalf of the Embroiderers' Guild. Table of Contents   Introduction 7 1. Design 10 The design brief 12 Research: gathering information 12 Thinking time 15 Selecting a starting point 16 The design process 18 2. Materials and Equipment 24 Materials 24 Tools and equipment 29 3. Constructing with Flat Pieces 34 Geometrics 35 Free Form 50 4. Continuous Lengths 54 Coiling 54 Free-form building with continuous lengths 65 5. Manipulated Methods 70 Fabrics 72 Manipulative techniques 74 Working with a former 90 6. Beads 94 Soft beads 96 Hard beads 102 Building with beads 108 7. Finishing Techniques 116 Edges and rims 116 Bases, supports and feet 118 Lids 122 Conclusion 124 Resources 126 Index 128

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