Draped or hung over everyday household objects, tassels are simply a joy to behold. As an embellishment to our surroundings they create an ambience and add a special touch. Tassels can decorate the corner of a cushion or sofa, hang from a lamp or tie back a curtain.
Here is the ultimate three-dimensional challenge for anyone with an interest in creative embroidery and home decorating. Sue Dickens has unravelled the secrets of the French tassel-making houses and brought her fresh approach to the pomp and pageantry of tassels allowing you to produce tassels that look every bit as sumptuous and professional as the commercially made variety.
Detailed instructions on how to make many different styles from various material and using the author's unique flip section to mix and match the three major tassel components gives you a virtually limitless number of designs for further embellishment.
With a glossary of techniques, shopping guide and distinctive illustrations to accompany each instruction and the inspiring photography shows how beautiful tassels look in many different settings.
This book contains all you need to know to make your own original tassels.
