The A-Z of Goldwork by Anna Scott.
This is an easy to read book on goldwork embroidery.
The A-Z range published by Country Bumpkin Inspirations, has 100s of step by step instructions and photographs.
There is a brief starter section on the history of goldwork, then it goes into the tools, materials, and techniques of goldwork or metal thread embroidery.
Each of the projects are very detailed in their execution, which will enable you to complete a lovely design of your own.
You can either follow it exactly or once you have become more confident elaborate on it.
This is the type of book that can be used as a reference guide to dip in and out of or read from cover to cover.
This is the 18th book in the A-Z range.
ISBN: 9780977547647.
Published Date: 01/08/2008.
Pages: 156.
Full Title: A-Z of Goldwork and Silk Embroidery.
Publisher: Country Bumpkin.
With full colour, photographic illustrations.
Meg-online Sept 08
The subtitle is 'a comprehensive guide to this exquisite embroidery technique' and this is a true reflection of what is contained in this neat, spiral bound treasure of a book.
It is very comprehensive in detailing equipment, fabrics and threads and continues on with excellent pictures and instructions for the actual techniques involved in goldwork and silk embroidery.
Beautiful examples of stitching are included which are enough to inspire anybody who ever thought about tackling this exacting medium.
There are projects to be followed, or the techniqes are so clearly explained that your own creative ideas couldbe developed.
An excellent guide for both goldwork and silk work.
myshelf.com Jan 09
Goldwork is my own personal favorite form of embroidery, and here is a sumptuous book of projects in glorious color.
It also teaches you from scratch how it is done, and is the eighteenth book in the A-Z series that ties in with Inspirations magazine.
There are already quite a few books on the market that initiate embroiders into the world of goldwork, so why is this one special?
The obvious answer is that it is aimed at somebody who, although they are already an embroiderer with a good working knowledge of the basics, is not a goldworker.
Therefore you can expect some full descriptions of all the methods, complete with photographic stages that are easy to follow.
Expect, too, the usual list of items you need, which seems to include everything you are likely to want without a lot of expensive extras—surely the sign of a good craft book.
At the back are several attractive projects, designed to put you through your paces and provide heirlooms for the future.
This is not one of those primers where you waste your new skills with practice pieces that nobody is going to want to keep.
Instead these are timeless pieces that would not have looked out of place in past centuries, but which also appeal to modern tastes.
If you are familiar with Inspirations magazine, you will know what to expect.
A keeper that is destined to become a goldworker's staple I should think.
Stitch Dec 08/Jan 09
Goldwork is an exquisite embroidery technique, but many people find the thought of using metal threads a bit daunting.
This book removes the fear factor, as the special techniques that are needed to work with the different types of threads are all shown in clear step-by-step photographs.
To allow you to practise the techniques, there are instructions for eight designs, ranging from a simple strawberry pincushion to more complex pieces which include some silk embroidery and require a wider range of skills.