Creative Recycling in Embroidery

by Val Holmes

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.

Genres: Sewing, Crafts, Nonfiction

128 pages, Hardcover

First published September 28, 2006

Reviews

[Kelly (Maybedog) · Rating 2 out of 5]

Boring art that all mostly looks the same. There were maybe two pieces that I even liked.

[Becca Stroebel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book contains wonderful ideas for using objects and creatively turning them into art. I've got all sorts of ideas brewing in my head after this book. The photographs are beautiful and the instructions simple.

[Anandi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gorgeous ideas on using scraps and stitching with just about anything (from metal to paper to found materials).