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| Creative Recycling in Embroidery | 
 enlarge | Author: Val Holmes
Publisher: Batsford
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (6 reviews)
Sales Rank: 195973
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 128
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.8 x 0.7
ISBN: 0713489863
Dewey Decimal Number: 746.44
EAN: 9780713489866
ASIN: 0713489863
Publication Date: October 28, 2006
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Product Description
Recycling is one of the hottest new trends in embroidery, and this is the first book on the subject. Covering the techniques of both hand and machine embroidery, it?s packed with ideas for using different types of salvaged material?from fabric, paper, dried flowers, and tree bark, to metal waste, plastic, broken jewelry, and
personal souvenirs. Along with the practical instruction, there?s inspiring advice on how recycling can be used to give special creative meaning to a piece of embroidery. The exciting possibilities are illustrated throughout with stunning color photographs of work by some of today?s leading embroiderers.
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 Nothing New July 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am a contemporary artist--painter and textile--and ordered the book on a whim.
Much of the work is tiresome, mediocre and lacking anything new that has not already been done. The book has photos of the work with some explanations of construction and found objects used. The use of embroidery is very loosely used in connection to the works. Most of the embroidery was machine and the very little hand work that was done was simplistic and minimal.
Another disappointment goes back to store.
 Go Green Get Creative wonderful ideas June 4, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am thrilled to own this book. It will provide me with lots of
inspiration and has already inspired me to safely experiment with what normally would be considered trash to create art...
Creative Recycling in Embroidery February 9, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Fantastic book showing how to use elements from nature, everyday life, special or significant items or man made fibres or plastics. This book will inspire you and take your artmaking to new levels. Whether it is a delicate one off or a handbag everything is beautifully illustrated and the step by step instructions are easy to follow.
 Creative Recycling in Embroidery Val Holmes November 2, 2007
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
I actually returned this book to Amazon - I think that's a first. Although I'm a huge fan of Holmes' and love most innovate needlework books - this one is stale material and there isn't anything new that you don't already have on your shelf, assuming you have purchased other books in the genre. Had I seen it in a book store and leafed through it, I would not have bought it. However, if you don't have any other books that are similar (the Maggie Grey books, or Janet Newton books) then you will probably find it worthwhile.
It isn't bad, it is just not new or original. The presentation and photos are wonderful, as I expect from British needlework books, and the techniques are described well. Ms Holmes has authored a number of embroidery books, and I believe I have them all - if you don't, and don't have other books on this subject, then I would recommend it.
useful July 3, 2007
7 out of 15 found this review helpful
this book is very helpful if you are a sewer or a crafter. Always have things to recycle and it helps with ideals
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