A Truly Beautiful Book!

This is a book for anyone who has admired shadow work embroidery and has longed to learn this beautiful needle art. it is also a continuing source of inspiration for all embroiderers seeking to expand their creative horizons.

Allison Seils teaches beginning to advanced stitchers everything they need to know to begin working in shadow work embroidery, giving complete descriptions of materials, equipment and techniques. Her text is clearly and completely illustrated, demonstrating each step. She gives special attention to handling and working with silk threads and fabric. In addition, Allison has created over 85 original shadow work patterns for you, as a source of inspiration for your decorative work. Many of these are illustrated with application ideas which will stimulate your creative imagination. A special color section of stitched examples, beautifully photographed, show Allison's special love -- shadow work on silk fabric worked in silk threads.

You will work in an atmosphere of Victorian charm, enhanced by poetry and articles drawn from ladies' magazines of the day, such as "Godey's Ladies Book and Magazine," "The Delineator," and "The Ladies Pocket Magazine," and illustrated with lovely engravings. This book is a must for your needlework collection!