JO DIXEY Creative Thread

20 people-inspired embroideries using modern hand-stitching techniques.

Professional embroiderer Jo Dixey has created 20 projects to inspire and challenge both those new to embroidery as well as the more experienced stitcher looking to take their skills further. Each project introduces new embroidery stitches and techniques and is accompanied by comprehensive step by step photographs. The projects range from small embroidered cards to more complex wall art; simple appliqué for a scarf to an embroidered jacket - all based on the theme of people. Templates of the images to stitch are provided for photocopying and there is a photo gallery of all the stitches covered in the book.

Jo Dixey trained to be a professional embroiderer at the Royal School of Needlework. Along with her commissioned work, she has taught emrboidery workshops for more than 20 years. Jo combines her experience of how best to teach embroidery with a professional's attention to technique and finishing. In 2000 Jo and her husband Kit moved to New Zealand, where she is now based.

Paperback, 127 pages

Published by Search Press, 2018