Paint with Thread: In the Garden. A step-by-step guide to embroidery – Emillie Ferris – Macmillan
Paint With Thread: Garden Inspirations by Emillie Ferris is a stunning guide to thread painting embroidery, celebrating the beauty of nature and the delights of the garden. Perfect for stitchers of all skill levels, this book shows how to use needlepainting, also known as thread painting or silk shading, to create realistic, lifelike designs using a single strand of thread and the long and short stitch. Treat your needle and thread like a paintbrush to bring flowers, birds, butterflies, and other garden motifs to life on fabric.
Book Details:
Author: Emillie Ferris
Publisher: Macmillan
Format: Hardback
Pages: 128
Language: English
Year of Publication: 2025
ISBN-13: 9781446314005
Projects: The book includes nine exclusive, garden-inspired designs, each reflecting Emillie’s love of nature. Motifs include her signature flowers, birds, and butterflies, allowing stitchers to create exquisite embroidery pieces for home decor or as thoughtful gifts. The designs range from simple projects to more detailed compositions, suitable for a variety of skill levels. High-quality iron-on templates are included to make transferring designs onto fabric quick and easy, with full guidance provided.
Level: Suitable for beginners and experienced stitchers alike. The book’s step-by-step instructions and fully illustrated guidance make even advanced techniques accessible, ensuring you can achieve professional-looking results regardless of experience.
Techniques: Paint With Thread: Garden Inspirations covers essential needlepainting techniques including long and short stitch, silk shading, and thread blending to create realistic textures and color gradients. Emillie provides detailed explanations of materials, stitch direction, and layering, helping you master the skills needed to paint with thread and produce stunning, lifelike embroidery.
Condition: New
Dimension: 237 x 223 mm
Tips for Using This Book:
Begin with simpler designs to get comfortable with the long and short stitch and thread shading. Progress to more intricate garden motifs to challenge your skills and explore advanced techniques. Experiment with different fabrics such as linen or 14-count Aida, and try mixing metallic or variegated threads to add depth and vibrancy. Use an embroidery hoop to keep fabric taut and maintain even stitches.
Take your time and enjoy the meditative process—needlepainting is as much about mindfulness as it is about creating beautiful artwork. Personalize your projects by choosing your own colors, adding embellishments, or combining multiple designs into one larger composition.
Paint With Thread: Garden Inspirations is a true treasure for embroidery enthusiasts, combining exquisite photography, luxurious hardback binding, and Emillie Ferris’s expert guidance to help you create stunning, nature-inspired needlepainting projects.
