Paint With Thread: Through the Seasons. A step-by-step guide to embroidery – Emillie Ferris – Macmillan
Paint With Thread: Through the Seasons by Emillie Ferris is a beautifully illustrated, step-by-step guide to the art of needlepainting embroidery. Perfect for stitchers of all skill levels, this book invites you to slow down, connect with nature, and create lifelike embroidery designs inspired by the changing seasons.
Needlepainting, also known as thread painting or silk shading, uses a single strand of thread and the ‘long and short’ stitch to produce realistic effects with flowing stitch directions and subtle color gradients. Emillie shows you how to treat a needle and thread like a paintbrush, bringing flora, fauna, and seasonal motifs vividly to life on fabric.
Book Details:
Author: Emillie Ferris
Publisher: Macmillan
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 128
Language: English
Year of Publication: 2022
ISBN-13: 9781446308486
Projects: This book includes five exclusive, seasonal projects—one for each of the four seasons and a special design that combines the year’s natural beauty into a showstopper piece. Each project features around 60 detailed step-by-step photographs, making it accessible even for complete beginners. Motifs include flowers, foliage, bees, and fungi, reflecting Emillie’s signature style and love of nature.
Level: Suitable for beginners and experienced embroiderers alike. The clear step-by-step instructions and photographic guides make it easy to follow along, learn the techniques, and achieve professional-looking results.
Techniques:Paint With Thread teaches essential needlepainting techniques, including long and short stitch, silk shading, color blending, and creating lifelike textures. Emillie also shares tips on materials, transferring designs onto fabric using the included high-quality iron-on transfers, and mastering stitch direction and layering to achieve stunning results.
Condition: New
Dimension: 235 x 193 mm
Tips for Using This Book:
Start with simpler seasonal designs to get comfortable with the long and short stitch and color blending techniques. Gradually progress to more complex compositions, such as the full-year showstopper, to refine your skills and explore creative stitch directions. Experiment with thread types and fabrics to see how different combinations affect texture and depth. Take your time, enjoy the meditative process, and personalize your pieces with your own choice of colors and embellishments.
Paint With Thread: Through the Seasons is not only a practical guide but also a beautiful book to treasure, combining exquisite photography, lavish hardback binding, and Emillie’s expert guidance to help you create stunning, lifelike embroideries—painting with thread in the true Emillie Ferris way.
