New Ideas in Goldwork

By Tracy A. Franklin

Book Overview

Taking the best of the traditional and the new, New Ideas in Goldworkis a beautiful exploration of the potential of this needlework technique, combining it with metal-thread work in experimental ways. Expert and ex-Royal School of Needlework teacher Tracy Franklin takes the technique to new heights to inspire all embroiderers. Reference ideas from notebooks, cuttings and new and old embroideries are included. Lavishly illustrated with colour photographs and clear line diagrams, New Ideas in Goldworkcovers: The basics of the traditional style, from design to simple padding with gold and metal threads; Two basic techniques of laid work and cut purl work, as these are fundamental in working a design correctly; Illustration and instruction on different stitch types; How to apply gold and metal threads in the most intricate and inspiring ways. Colour, detail and good design are the key points, always showing how exciting and sophisticated gold and metal work can be. Finally, the readers are encouraged to use their own creativity. Use different techniques in a non-traditional way while still appreciating the basic skills New in paperback Modern materials and devices to help you experiment further Illustrated with beautiful photography, diagrams and step-by-step text

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1906388032
• ISBN13: 9781906388034
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: Batsford
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.8" x 0.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

she knows what she's talking about

Miss Franklin is an expert in her field. She has expanded and perfected the art of goldwork, taking it to new levels of interest and beauty. Her techniques are not only understandable but also very appealing: you feel like sitting down and beginning a project almost immediately. That is if you can drag yourself away from the well-written text and the gorgeous close-up pictures! I had the honor and pleasure of taking a goldwork course from her in the Victoria and Albert Museum when I fortuitously was in London a couple years ago. She's patient and interesting to speak with and graciously signed my book. She has a website where she sells the rare and expensive threads you need to make these pieces authentic. It's worth it. See also her new book on Whitework. I have hundreds of needlework books and this is among my top 10 favorites. You gotta get it.