Machine Stitch: Perspectives

This unique book collection culls the expertise of academics and the
actual embroidery machines archives of Manchester Metropolitan
University in Great Britain whose specialist embroidery department has
been instrumental in artistic and educational innovations in textiles
since the 1960s. This book is the definitive record of the vast number
of machines from the traditional Irish Embroidery machines to the latest
generation of computerized sewing machines and features a rich and
fascinating record of the machines themselves and the samples and
artwork that were produced on them. Each contributor gives their own
individual perspective on machine stitch and the book illustrates how
key machines can be applied to the artistic, industrial and domestic
practice and shows how to combine techniques and develop new ideas in
machine embroidery, a creative medium that is flourishing in both design
and production.