Tanya Bentham
Bayeux Stitch
Bayeux Stitch
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The Bayeux stitch is a simple style of embroidery used in the middle ages. This book provides techniques and projects to illustrate the style, including step-by-step sequences for twelve projects. Tanya Bentham demonstrates the endless potential of this embroidery for todays embroiderers by introducing subtle variations of techniques and materials.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2022
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
The term 'Bayeux stitch' is commonly used to describe the intricate and layered embroidery technique that was prevalent throughout Europe during the Middle Ages. This comprehensive and practical book serves as a valuable guide, showcasing the simple yet elegant style of the renowned Bayeux tapestry. It then proceeds to explore variations based on both surviving examples and adaptations of medieval manuscripts, offering a rich tapestry of artistic possibilities.
In its pages, the book delves into the narrow range of stitches employed in laid and couched work, emphasizing the precision and skill required to create these intricate designs. It also introduces the limited color palette used in medieval embroidery, showcasing the subtle shades and tones that were employed to bring life to the tapestries. Moreover, the book highlights the rhythmic use of color, emphasizing the interplay of hues and shades to create a sense of movement and depth.
Twelve captivating projects are presented, each accompanied by step-by-step sequences that guide embroiderers through the process of stitching subjects ranging from knights and dragons to trees and bishops. Through these detailed instructions, Tanya Bentham showcases the endless potential of this beautiful embroidery technique, demonstrating how subtle variations in techniques and materials can breathe new life into these timeless designs.
By embracing the rich heritage of medieval embroidery and incorporating modern techniques, Bentham encourages embroiderers to explore the endless possibilities of this art form. This book serves as a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced practitioners, providing a comprehensive guide to the world of Bayeux stitch and inspiring a new generation of artists to embrace its timeless beauty.
Weight: 546g
Dimension: 418 x 216 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785009877
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