Mary Thomas's Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches [Paperback]

Mary Thomas (Author), Jan Eaton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1998

First published in 1934, Mary Thomas' book has long been a favorite of novice and experienced embroiderers alike. Updated by Jan Eaton, it pictures and describes more than 400 embroidery stitches arranged by usage.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Originally published in hardcover by Hodder & Stoughton in 1989, this is a completely revised full-color edition of Thomas's 1934 classic, Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches. A comprehensive dictionary offering more than 400 stitches, this edition includes 100 new stitches, all described and pictured in full-color diagrams. Essential for public libraries and embroidery collections.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Jan Eaton's books include Creative Guide to Cross Stitch Embroidery and Around the World in Cross Stitch.

Product Details

• Paperback: 298 pages
• Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books (September 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570761183
• ISBN-13: 978-1570761188
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,192 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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128 of 130 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book of stitches for the beginner I have found, April 4, 2000

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Justagramma (America) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Mary Thomas's Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches (Paperback)

I checked this book out of the library like I have a hundred other books on embroidery. Unlike all the others this was so clear and easy to understand I had to buy it. This one actually made sense and I was able to apply all that was in it to a great embroidered jean jacket for my daughter. The illustrations and color coding on the different stitches makes it so easy to follow. I am an avid hand quilter and I have never been "into" embroidery until I used this book. So many books have all these great illustrations but regular people like me can't go from the picture to the fabric. With this book I could and did! I used to just see quilts in every great design and unusual color grouping-now I see embroidery! I highly recommend this.

49 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book., October 16, 2000

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This review is from: Mary Thomas's Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches (Paperback)

I bought this book for all the great photos in it. It is so nice to see the stitches on fabric and in color. This makes it so much easier to use your imagination to create beautiful textiles.The book covers all types of embroidery from pulled fabric stitches to canvas stitches and everything in between. There are very nice diagrams and explanations of all the stitches. It is a very easy and informative book to use for everyone from beginner to experienced embroiderer.I would highly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in this art form.

58 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A rare jewel, October 22, 2003

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Georgina "tville" (san francisco, ca) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mary Thomas's Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches (Paperback)

This book is hard to find and I am surprised that Amazon has it readily available.
It really is a rare jewel of a dictionary and though it has no projects the directions are simple and easy to follow and very inviting. Other contenders in this space are A-Z Embroidery and Lucinda Ganderton's offering. This book is better than Lucinda's in showing the finished product; all are standouts.