Stitchery (1969)
The film “Stitchery” explores the art of decorating fabric using yarn and thread, known as embroidery. It discusses how embroidery resembles drawing, allowing for the creation of lines, shapes, and patterns. The film highlights different techniques, including heavy yarn stitching, knotting for color spots, needlepoint on canvas, and appliqué with cloth shapes. It emphasizes the importance of texture in embroidery, which is influenced by the choice of yarn, stitches, and arrangement.
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