Embroidery: Techniques & Patterns [Hardcover]

Marie-Noelle Bayard (Author), Place des Editeurs (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2005

More than 100 stitches, organized by type and illustrated in close-up color photographs, plus a host of patterns and techniques, make this the ultimate luxurious reference for embroiderers. At 256 pages, it's comprehensive and a superb value, filled with ideas for creating a variety of looks, highlights, and ornamental elements. In detail, it covers selecting the best textiles, preparing the fabric, and choosing the tools. There's also a complete "Embroiderer's ABCs" to start beginners off. Featuring such lovely stitches as the daisy, feather, and fishbone outline--all presented in simple steps--these beautiful projects range from Jeweled Buttons to a charming Advent Calendar. A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.

 

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A stitch-lover's guide to the art of embroidery that is geared to either the novice or the close-to-professional, beginning with necessary materials and ending with finishing recommendations. Stitches are grouped in five categories, depending on the form or the function: outlining, filling, counted, drawn thread, and couching. Each variation on a stitch features complete instructions, including the level of difficulty, suggested threads and fabrics to use, written directions, and step-by-step photographs. Highlighted tips provide good working suggestions, such as the recommendation to practice and rehearse satin stitching to get it right. And more than 20 modern and sophisticated projects showcase particular stitches, with the reader's pick of a complicated, colorful Advent calendar, for example, or an elegant lacelike stole. Barbara Jacobs
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (June 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402719841
• ISBN-13: 978-1402719844
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,140,187 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you only purchase one book on embroidery, get this one, January 23, 2006

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C. M. Nelson "Christine" (Western Washington, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Embroidery: Techniques & Patterns (Hardcover)

This is the book on embroidery I have been looking for. I would particularly recommend it for those who have some experience with stitchery and want a really good reference book and to learn some new techniques.

The projects are beautiful and useful and the instructions for the techniques are very clear and thorough. I can't recommend it highly enough.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excelent for Beginners, June 22, 2007

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J. Shearer "Niva" (Athens, Ga) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Embroidery: Techniques & Patterns (Paperback)

I recently borrowed this book from the library and have been so impressed I plan to purchase it shortly. Most of the stitches that have been presented are accessible to a complete novice (there are some that are recommended for those who have some experience). The pictures and detailed instructions are much easier for me to follow the other books I have looked at, as a beginner myself I certainly would recommend this book to help get others started.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it., October 23, 2010

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This review is from: Embroidery: Techniques & Patterns (Paperback)

I adore this book. Everything you ever wanted to know about embroidery, or how to do in embroidery, is contained within. The instructional pictures are clear and detailed. The author presents the material in a very simple, precise way that is easy to understand. I especially appreciate the index of stitches and the general topic index at the back of the book. Makes it easy to find what you're looking for. Highly recommended.