Beginner's Guide to Goldwork Embroidery: Essential Stitches and Techniques for Goldwork

By: Kate Haxell

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Synopsis: The expert crafter shares the basic stitches and essential techniques to create beautiful goldwork embroidery in this comprehensive, illustrated guide. Goldwork embroidery uses metal threads to create regal and luxurious designs. In this beginner&’s guide, Kate Haxell gives readers everything they need to get started working in this beautiful, shimmering style. Every stitch has clear step-by-step instructions and is accompanied by colored diagrams, making it easy to create these impressive embroidered designs. This short book also includes instructions for two projects by professional embroiderer Becky Hogg—a sweet silver brooch and an elegant acorn hanging picture.