Delicate embroideries inspired by the wonderful flower paintings of the 19th century botanical artist Pierre Joseph Redoute.
Seventeen paintings are reproduced in amazing detail using the simplest of stitches to create a remarkably complex effect. Step-by-step instructions are included for each embroidery - fabric, thread, stitches - which will allow both the novice and the experienced embroiderer to create their own stunning botanical collection.
Trish Burr is a self-taught embroiderer who hungrily consumes all aspects of this fine craft. Through research and practice she has developed this individual technique of surface embroidery. Further details about Trish Burr and her books can be found on her website: http://www.trishburr.co.za/
Acknowledgments; Preface; Introduction; Materials; Techniques; Tips for working the designs; Stitch glossary; Projects: Camellia blanc; Bengale the hymenee; Sabot des alpes; Iris xiphium variete; Convolculus tricoleur; Dahlia double; Pavot; Magnolia soulangeana; Rosa gallica maheka; Iris pale; Amaryllis bresilienne; La dillene; Strelitzia; Varietes de rose jaune; Ipomoea quamoclit; Anemone simple; Le lys blanc.