Circus Embroidery: More than 200 motifs and projects to stitch

by Susie Johns

Overview

Relive the childhood excitement of a travelling circus arriving in town with this beautifully stitched celebration of traditional performers and their awe-inspiring acts. Packed full of nostalgic motifs and projects influenced by circuses of the past, you won’t be able to resist getting into the carnival mood and picking your favorite member of the troupe to stitch.

The extensive collection of bright, playful motifs makes a handy resource for any embroidery enthusiast to dip into.

With spreads made up of template outlines on one side and the finished stitched items opposite, it couldn’t be easier!. They cover every imaginable spectacle that might be seen at a circus of yesteryear. From daring acrobats, tumblers and tightrope walkers to incredible performing animals – you’ll be transported straight back to this exciting world from another era. Also included are the tents, signs and caravans that make up the circus infrastructure along with decorative borders, banners and lettering.

Projects include: strongmen, acrobats, tumblers, clowns, elephants, train, dancers, musicians, ringmasters, banners, flags, tents, ticket office, signs, big cats and many more...

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781784945473
Publisher:	Guild of Master Craftsman
Publication date:	05/12/2020
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	1,081,269
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Susie Johns is an artist and designer. She has written dozens of instructional books on a range of different topics. She studied Fine Art at Ravensbourne College, went on complete an MA at the prestigious Slade School in London, and later gained a post-graduate teaching qualification (PGCE) at the University of Greenwich.

As well as teaching drawing and painting at a local community college, Susie has years of experience running life-drawing classes and leading workshops focussing on pen and ink, mixed media, artists’ sketchbooks, drawing for health and wellbeing, and family art. She also teaches classes online on various platforms including YouTube.

Editorial Reviews

“A true embroidery fans delight - and thoroughly 'user friendly' in organization and presentation, "Circus Embroidery: More than 200 Motifs and Projects to Stitch" is a unique and unreservedly recommended addition to personal, professional, and community library Needlecraft instructional reference collections.”

Mid-West Book Review

Quite rightly Susie Johns’ bright embroidered designs take centre stage here,  Johns has packed a tremendous amount of love and personality into her playful motifs of circus animals and  performers, as well as circus themed lettering and borders – all of which capture the joyful, nostalgic appeal of the vintage big top. In fact, there are more than 150 individual designs here, that will delight both beginners and seasoned needleworkers.”

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