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New Dimensions in Hand & Machine Embroidery by Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn combines the two successfully. Machine stitch for the background of the piece and then embellish with hand embroidery.

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New Dim,ensions

New Dimensions
In Hand & Machine Embroidery
Book 9

Author: Jan Beaney & Jean Littlejohn
Pages: 24
Page size: 8 1/4" x 11 3/4"
Publisher: Double Trouble Enterprises
Cover: Soft
Item Code: 4Q0659

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In this booklet you will look at TWO quite distinct approaches to combining hand and machine stitch in dynamic ways that can offer vigorous and dimensional surfaces as well as subtle and fragile effects. Both methods are capable of being worked in limitless ways to produce practical or wall hung textiles. They are also relatively unexplored and very versatile.

The most useful advice we can give to anyone anticipating working with their machine is to get to know it and be comfortable handling the basic functions. The techniques devleoped are relatively simple and require the minimum of adjustments.

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Introduction	1	Guidelines for Hang Stitching	14
Useful Pointers	1	Machine Stitch Guidelines	14
Hand Stitching into Machine Stitched Networks by Jan	2	Other Stitches	16
Making a Start	5	Exploiting Colour	17
Fastening On & Off	6	Colour Counter Rhythms	18
Use of Surface Stitches	7	Background Fabrics	20
Dissolving the Support Fabric	9	Stockists	24
Further Ideas	10	Suggested Reading	24
Hand Stitching for Machine Embroidery by Jean	14	Acknowledgments	24
Starting	14

1000+ Books & Magazines Index

20 Book Series & Other Books by Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn	Vanishing Act Machine Embroidery on Soluble Fabrics Book 1	Voluptuous Velvet Book 2 by Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn	Bonding and Beyond Book 3	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 Book 5	Conversations with Constance Book 6	Trees as a Theme Book 7	Giving Pleasure Book 8
New Dimensions in Hand and Machine Embroidery Book 9	Double Vision Book 10	A Tale of Two Stitches Book 11	A Sketch in Time Book 12	No Stone Unturned Book 13
Connections Book 14	Color Exploration Book 15	Over the Line Book 16	Grids to Stitch Book 17	Seductive Surfaces Book 18
Red Book 19	Enrich & Embellish Book 20	Other Books by Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn	Stitch Magic and Interpretation by Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn	Out of Print Creative Embroidery Designs Textures Stitches by Jan Beaney & Jean Littlejohn