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The Secrets of Needlepoint

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Dominique Siegler-Lathrop lives in Paris, France where she owns and operates her shop "Tapisseries de la Bucherie". Her speciality is tapestries made with hand-dyed wools and many of her designs are historically accurate. In The Secrets Of Needlepoint, she draws upon her many years of experience to provide the needlecrafter with her own proven method for making beautifully executed needlepoint tapestries on both monofil and penelope canvas. Readers are treated to 99 different stitches that are diagramed and illustrated; basic and advanced principles of design; handy tips and techniques; and sound advice for selecting equipment and supplies. The Secrets Of Needlepoint is an impressive and very highly recommended contribution to any personal or professional needlecraft instructional reference book collection.

As someone who loves all different types of needleart forms, this book completely changed my way of thinking about needlepoint. Her illustrations are concise and easy to understand. She also has a fantastic website!

That is the only way I can describe what I have learned from this book. The instructions are excellent, as are the diagrams and photos. The technique she has developed and presented allows the stitcher to create beautiful, completed designs more quickly and with better finished results than I have ever experienced before. As a person who has been practicing needlepoint and canvas embroidery for more than 30 years, I thought I had it all figured out, at least most of it, but then I discovered this book. Last spring , while on an extended visit to Paris, I wandered in to Ms. Siegler-Lathrop's shop, Tapisseries de la Bucherie, and was greeted warmly by the author and given an impromptu lesson. I purchased the English version of this book, and it has become my "stitch bible". Buy this book! You will not be disappointed!

I met the author, Dominique Siegler-Lathrop, in her shop, Tappisseries de la Bucherie in Paris and this lady really knows her stuff. This is an excellent reference book with wonderful photos and examples of all the various needlepoint stitches - I wish I had this book when i first started needlepoint.

I purchased this book years ago and am only now submitting a review. Eh, the book is well written and has many easy to read and follow stitch sequences. The author writes clearly and plainly so that even a first time needle worker will be able to enjoy this book. Unfortunately, I have not worked on a single needlepoint project since purchasing this book. However I have worked on several cross stitch projects and I have to testify that this book lends itself to the most complicated x-stitch pattern.

Should you buy this book? Well, if you consider yourself an expert, you probably already know all of these tricks of the trade. Still, there may be a thing or two that you will appreciate in this book. If you are just starting you may find this book a bit of challenge but I assure you that you will value this book as you gain experience.

The Secrets of NeedlepointThe stitches are very clear and prescise. I can refer to this book without hesitation. Another book to add and keep in any needlework collection!