Hey look you can spot my work in Mastering the Art of Embroidery

Sometime ago I was contacted by Sophie Long, a fellow embroiderer who also did the apprenticeship at the Royal School of Needlework, to see if I had any images that I would like to include into her then soon to be book. Some months have passed by and the book is now available. 

Now being the curious sort and to see what images I had submitted were used, I purchased my copy, it was also belated birthday gift. There was another reason for purchasing, I've been after a new embroidery reference book, because even though I was taught everything that's contained within it, during my apprenticeship and what not, I still have moments of complete and utter forgetfulness and also it's easier to show someone what your talking about rather than randomly making hand gestures or silly doodles.

It was lovely to find on receiving my copy, that I have not one but two pieces of embroidery within it. 

My canvas-work piece based on my favourite artist Edward Hopper, it was also one of the first pieces I stitched during my apprenticeship. Which featured various canvas stitches and various types threads from cotton to wool and man-made fibers. I'm not entirely sure if I've ever shown you that piece before...

The other embroidery was my stumpwork piece 'Paradise Bird', which was fantastic to see. So I am utterly indebted to Sophie and her book editors/publishers for selecting the two pieces.

I should also say, if anyone is in need of a reference/instructional book on embroidery then this book may well be for you. Its currently available in hardback but I think it's set to come out in paperback too. 

I know some folks were asking me a few weeks back how I constructed my Kindisky inspired box, well you will be pleased to know that you can find clear instructions on how you construct a fabric covered box within it. This is the way I was taught at the RSN. 

The book itself is broken up into several sections ; Surface Embroidery, Counted-Surface Embroidery, Embellishment, Stumpwork, White Work and Three-Dimensional Embroidery. So basically any stitch your looking for it's bound to be within it. At 288 pages long, you'll certainly getting your monies worth. 

What was also lovely to see, when flicking through the book, was spotting various people's work, either from personal connections or from having seen their work floating about the internet. 

The book will sadly be packed away shortly, pending my move, but I look forward to having it on the bookshelf in my studio!

Book details:

Title: Mastering the Art of Embroidery

Author: Sophie Long

ISBN: 978-1-9064-95-6

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EDIT: 

The Aurum Publishing Group are giving you lovely folks the chance to get the book for £24.00 including p&p* (RRP: £30.00).

To order telephone 01903 828503 and quote offer code JS202. Or send a cheque made payable to: Littlehampton Book Services Mail Order Department, Littlehampton Book Services, PO Box 4264, Worthing, West Sussex BN13 3TG. Again quote the offer code JS202 and include your name and address details.

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