Stitch-opedia: The Only Embroidery Reference You'll Ever Need
Stitch-opedia: The Only Embroidery Reference You'll Ever Need
- ISBN 13:
9780312611590
- ISBN 10:
0312611595
- Format: Spiral Bound
- Copyright: 05/11/2010
- Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
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Summary
There is nothing as beautiful as a wonderfully-worked embroidery design, either used to adorn clothing or as an embellishment on a home accessory. Now a new generation is rediscovering the pleasures of the centuries-old craft. Written for beginners and experts alike,Stitch-Opediadescribes in detail hundreds of embroidery stitches. Each stitch is grouped into sections that include: canvas work, crewel work, hardanger, pulled work, stumpwork and much more. Each stitch includes close-up, detailed color photographs, a full-color working diagram, and accurate written instructions. An extremely helpful alphabetical listing with close-up thumbnail photographs appears later in the book allowing the user to cross-reference each stitch.With sections on materials and equipment, basic techniques, and a collection of motifs that can be either copied or transferred to fabric, this beautifully-designed, full-color book is sure to attract newcomers and experts alike with its combination of convenience and creative encouragement.