Luminous Threads. Capturing the Elusive Magic of Color in Stitch (en Inglés) - Katherine Diuguid

Transform your stitched creations by understanding how thread and color work together.



“Beautiful . . . informative, well researched, and one of a kind . . . a must for every embroiderer and textile enthusiast’s book shelf.”

—Tracy A Franklin, Specialist Embroiderer, author of New Ideas in Goldwork



Many embroidery lovers find that color works differently for stitching but can’t pinpoint why. Encouraging and personal, Luminous Threads explains and illustrates color theory specifically for embroiderers.



Explore color theory in stitching to confidently add, build, and transform color in your designs. Instead of simply “choosing a floss color” you’ll learn to use a fascinating toolkit of options, from blending to saturation to shadows, to make your projects beautifully impactful.



Embroidery artist, instructor, and researcher Katherine Diuguid decodes color frustrations and introduces readers to the thrills that color brings while helping us to develop confidence, freedom, and curiosity to expand our palette of threads.

—Author is a top expert with an unusual mix of embroidery skills in both amateur and professional realms: historic expertise, technical skill, and respected artistry.

—This is an embroidery reference book that explains and illustrates color theory principles for embroidery enthusiasts and artists, demystifying color challenges experienced with stitched color and developing confidence, freedom and curiosity when using their palette of threads.