{"title":"Stitching books","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"paint-with-thread-in-the-garden-a-step-by-step-guide-to-embroidery-hardcover","title":"Paint with Thread: In the Garden: A Step-By-Step Guide to Embroidery - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEmillie Ferris\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCelebrate nature and embroider the delights of the garden with the beautiful second book from embroidery artist Emillie Ferris.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThread painting, also known as needlepainting or silk shading, is a form of embroidery that creates a realistic effect using a single strand of thread and one simple stitch; the 'long and short stitch'. Using this technique you can effectively paint with thread in a similar way to brushstrokes on a canvas. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis richly illustrated guide includes: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e- A step-by-step introduction to embroidery techniques, including advice on materials and fully illustrated explanations of the stitches and skills needed. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Nine exclusive patterns inspired by the garden and Emillie's love of nature, including motifs that she is best known for such as flowers, birds and butterflies. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- High-quality iron-on templates for easy design transfer onto the fabric, with full guidance on how to use them. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNot only are the embroideries sublime, but the book itself is a thing of beauty, with incredible attention to detail, from the exquisite photography to the lavish hardback binding and gold foiling, making it a real treasure for the book lover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmillie Ferris is a self-taught embroidery artist who has shot to fame due to her incredibly realistic depictions of animals and nature. She has over 200,000 followers on Instagram and is one of the leading names in British contemporary embroidery. She lives in Warwickshire, UK, and is inspired by the natural landscape around her. She sells her patterns at kits on Etsy. She is the author of \u003ci\u003ePaint with Thread.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9.2 x 8.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 29, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52445823566005,"sku":"9781446314005","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0332\/5621\/files\/bob4SQceQ39781446314005.webp?v=1776691708"},{"product_id":"paint-with-thread-a-step-by-step-guide-to-embroidery-through-the-seasons-hardcover","title":"Paint with Thread: A Step-By-Step Guide to Embroidery Through the Seasons - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEmillie Ferris\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlow down and embroider your way through the changing seasons with the beautiful debut book from embroidery artist and rising star Emillie Ferris. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeedlepainting, also known as thread painting or silk shading, is a form of embroidery that creates a realistic, lifelike effect using a single strand of thread and one simple stitch - the 'long and short' stitch. You can create gorgeous colour gradients, magical details and flowing stitch directions that are perfect if you want to embroider flora and fauna. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this richly illustrated step-by-step guide, self-taught embroidery artist Emillie Ferris shows you how to pick up a needle and thread in the same way as a paintbrush to create strokes of colour and bring images to life on fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by nature and the changing seasons, Emillie has created five new and exclusive patterns for the book, four that reflect each season in turn and one special design that brings the natural year together into one showstopper embroidery. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is the culmination of all of Emillie's skills and years of experience in this wonderful, meditative art form. 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