The Art of Embroidered Butterflies (paperback edition)

In this gorgeous book, Jane E. Hall combines her love of butterflies with her outstanding talent as a textile artist to produce three-dimensional renditions of exquisitely worked butterflies that are almost indistinguishable from the real thing. Using the finest of silk threads and needles, Jane lovingly creates her butterflies using the tiniest of stitches worked on to silk. The butterflies are then placed within a setting of silk leaves and flowers, all made with the same painstaking attention to detail and expert skill as the butterflies themselves. There is a fascinating introduction to butterflies in nature, reflecting Jane's love and admiration for these exquisite creatures. This is followed by twelve studies, including the Painted Lady, Small Tortoiseshell and the Brimstone, each presented as a finished piece along with the materials used to create them, and the photographs, swatches, drawings and paintings that inspired them. One of the most striking features of this book is the amazing photography of Jane's work, including detailed close-ups. This, together with Jane's poetic and inspiring text, make this a book that anyone who is a nature lover, embroiderer, textile artist or simply a lover of beautiful books will want to own.

Discover the breathtaking world of embroidered butterflies through the artistry of Jane E Hall in this beautifully crafted book.

• Stunning Embroidery Techniques: Explore exquisite, three-dimensional butterflies created with the finest silk threads and delicate stitching techniques that bring these creatures to life.
• Step-by-Step Projects: Learn how to recreate 12 stunning butterfly projects, each inspired by real species like the Painted Lady, Small Tortoiseshell, and Brimstone.
• Detailed Instruction: Gain insight into Jane''s materials and methods, with clear guidance on creating realistic butterfly wings, sculpting bodies from air-drying modeling medium, and forming intricate silk leaves and flowers.
• Inspiration and Creativity: Be inspired by the photographs, swatches, drawings, and paintings that sparked each butterfly project, all captured in breathtaking detail.
• A Must-Have for Artists and Nature Lovers: Whether you''re an embroiderer, textile artist, or simply a lover of fine art, this book will captivate and inspire.

Perfect for anyone who appreciates the beauty of nature and the delicate art of embroidery, this book is a must-have for your collection.