Beginner's Guide to Berlin Woolwork Beginner's Guide to Berlin Woolwork by Jane Alford Publisher Search Press Edition Paperback Size 204 x 260 mm Illustrations 70 Pages 48 Jane Alford studied embroidery and design at the London College of Fashion. After graduating she worked as a canvaswork designer in Oslo for a year, before returning to the UK to work as a freelance magazine designer. Jane now runs her own successful cross stitch business, designing and making kits. She has also written numerous articles and boks on this popular technique. When not engaged in embroidery work Jane likes to paint with watercolours. Taking her inspiration from original patterns, Jane Alford shows how to create a beatiful selection of traditional floral designs. Worked on canvas with a combination of mainly cross stitch and tent stitch, Berlin Woolw worked on canvas and the stitches included tent and cross stitch. In this book Jane Alford shares her enthusiasm and admiration for the beautiful embroideries of this bygone era. Using the clear colour charts the reader can recreate the vibrancy and beauty of the original floral designs, from lily of the valley and pansies to beaded poppies and roses. This beginner's guide covers all you need to know, from preparing the canvas and joining threads, to blocking, mounting and framing an embroidery. Book Contents Introduction, Materials and equipment, Getting started, Working the charts, Preparing the canvas, Preparing the wool/thread, Stitches, Starting to sew, Joining threads, Finishing techniques, Blocking, Mounting and framing, Projects. The Textile Directory Bookstore postal charges: UK 1 book = £2.50 2 books = £4.50 3 books = £7.00 4 books or more = £9.00 Overseas 1 book = £6.00 2 books = £10.00 3 books = £14.00 4 books or more = £18.00 Price: £6.99