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Unconditional Satisfaction GuaranteeNo Shipping Fees Above 302 Months to Decide. Returns Simplified.The first book on how to create handwoven passementerie (ornamental fringe, tassels, braid, piping, and more) using widely available materials
In this hands-on introduction to one of the rarest of textile crafts, artist and designer Ashdown combines her mastery of the centuries-old skills with a vibrant, contemporary aesthetic. Learn centuries-old methods and how to apply them to make contemporary ornamental trimmings.
11 guided projects for home and wardrobe, from Chanel-style jacket fringe to braided edging for a window blind.
For beginner and intermediate weavers; requires only a simple loom
Additional audiences include fashion/clothing-focus crafters, textile artists, embroiderers, and knitters[AuthorName]By Elizabeth Ashdown[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Elizabeth Ashdown, one of only a few professional passementerie artists working in the UK today, has been credited with reinvigorating this endangered heritage craft. She combines the centuries-old skills with a contemporary aesthetic to create acclaimed artworks. Her master classes in passementerie have a long waiting list, and her work has been featured in publications such as Embroidery Magazine, Pom Pom Quarterly, Crafts Magazine, The Textile Eye, Selvedge, Living Etc, and Homes & Gardens. Her studio is in London, UK. www.elizabethashdown.co.uk
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