Goldwork Embroidery by Mary Brown.
This book has an excellent comprehensive guide to the history of gold work embroidery, the best I feel has been written so far.
It is illuminated with pictures of glorious robes and costumes, most of which have never been detailed in a book before.
It has 15 illustrated projects which are delightful. And gives you all the goldwork techniques you need, to continue on to do your own designs.
Contents,
SECTION I: BACKGROUND AND TECHNIQUES
1)A Brief History of Goldwork Embroidery Medieval Goldwork: 12th to 15th centuries Tudor, Elizabethan and Stuart Goldwork: 16th and 15th centuries Rococo and Regency/Directoire Goldwork: 18th and 19th centuries 20th Century Goldwork.
2) Metal Threads: history and manufacture.
3) Materials, Equipment and Preparation.
4) Goldwork Embroidery Techniques.
SECTION II: THE PROJECTS Contemporary Jewel. Circle of Hearts. Spray of Flowers. Silver Flower. White Poppy. Horus Eye. Medallion. Ornamental Fan. Portrait of a Woman. Basket of Flowers. Vine of Flowers. Japanese Landscape. Byzantine Angel. Cornucopia. Memories of Russia.
Mary Brown studied on the RSN Certificated Course at Hampton Court Palace in 2000-2001.
ISBN: 1863513663.
Published Date: 03/01/2007.
Pages: 208.
Full Title: Goldwork embroidery Designs and Projects.
Publisher: Sally Milner Publishing.
With full colour, photographic illustrations.
Reviews:
Stitch magazine Aug/Sep 08
An exciting and sometimes challenging technique, goldwork certainly has the wow factor, and the glorious images in this book show the technique in all its glory. The history of goldwork in Britain and Europe is illustrated with photographs of embroidered costumes and textiles from museums and private collections – many of which have never previously been published or been on public view. There are also 15 embroidery projects, each with clear instructions; some are suitable for beginners, while others are more complex, but the chapters on materials and techniques ensure that all of the methods are clearly explained.