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One of the biggest trends in textiles at the moment is the use of the embellisher - a simple-to-use machine that is very popular amongst craftspeople and contemporary textile artists. This book, includes a detailed and comprehensive techniques section, then six chapters exploring different aspects of needle punching with step-by-step projects and a gallery of inspirational ideas, illustrated with sumptuous photography. This is the ideal introduction to this popular new technique. 'the projects in this book offer ideas for a wide range of finished objects' Stitch, Oct/Nov 2010 "If you've treated yourself to an embellishing (needle-punch) machine and don't quite know what to do next, this book is for you...An ideal introduction to this popular technique." Sew Today Magazine (Feb 2011)

Creative Embellishing

Introduction Getting started Embellishing 1: Fabrics and fibres Embellishing 2: Textures and layers Embellishing 3: Tufts and loops, threads and yarns Embellishing 4: Ruffles ad tucks Embellishing 5: Pattern and line Embellishing 6: Details and decorations Templates Resources Index and acknowledgements