Passementerie: Handcrafting Contemporary Trimmings, Fringes, Tassels, and More

(Hardback)

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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 frame loom, like those commonly sold by craft retailers . Additional audiences include fashion/clothing-focus crafters, textile artists, embroiderers, and knitters AUTHOR: 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 200 colour images

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A groundbreaking contribution to the world of textile crafts . . . an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to embark on a journey into the realm of handwoven embellishments.
-- Marisa Gutmacher, VP of Design, Samuel & Sons

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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