New canvaswork : creative techniques in needlepoint

Canvaswork is a traditional technique that is currently undergoing a creative renaissance - embroiderers are discovering new and innovative ways to use it, both on its own and in conjunction with other popular embroidery techniques.

Acclaimed embroiderer Jill Carter explores these new trends in this book, which is both a practical guide to canvaswork techniques and a showcase for some of the best work being made today.

The author suggests new twists on this traditional technique that will add sparkle and individuality to your own work, including how to use new background fabrics, threads and other materials.

The work covers: backgrounds; texture; paper; sheer fabric; ribbon; painted fusible webbing; machine stitching; freestyle canvaswork; and, drawn and pulled thread.