Stitch Sampler: The Ultimate Visual Dictionary to Over 200 Classic Stitches (Hardcover)

by Lucinda Ganderton (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
This beautiful book, divided into two easy-to-use sections, is loaded with enticing and accessible photographs. Part One consists of both traditional and contemporary techniques, grouped into 14 families of related stitches. This clear and concise shows readers how to use and combine every stitch to achieve the best decorative and textural effects. Part Two contains photographs of the basic equipment needed, as well as techniques demonstrating how to design projects, prepare fabrics, and transfer designs using templates. Also included is a section on how the choice of fabrics and threads in varying combinations produces varying effects. Finally, a special section features ways to care for fine finished pieces.

About the Author
Lucinda Ganderton designs and writes with extensive experience on the traditional craft of needlework. She has also produced commissioned pieces for the Sunday Telegraph, The Observer, and Women's Weekly. She has written, illustrated, and designed textiles for several books, including The Complete Guide to Needlecraft.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: DK ADULT (December 6, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789446286
• ISBN-13: 978-0789446282
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #145,447 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

48 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great samples, January 5, 2000

By A Customer

after having purchased this and examining the contents I have decided to use this book in my cross-stitch class as a reference and recommend it for purchase to all my students. It is easy to read and the written instructions are excellent. I have had and look at many books and have finally found a book that covers all the various stitches and their use. The photos are so clear a semi-experienced person could look at and do the stitch. This is truly the best instructional book on stitching that I have been able to find.

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good but ...., May 2, 2003

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

does not do SILK embroidery stitches at all. If this is your thing, as it is mine, you will be very sorry here. 2 silk stitches and that's all. But if you do crewel and needlepoint there is literally nothing as good as this. Very clear explanations and good shots of the stitches themselves with alpha lettering to guide you...Everything is in full colour and that helps. While the word Sampler is used, there are no projects in this book as it really is a dictionary like Mary Thomas's Dictionary of Embroidery of Stitches. The difference between the two books is Mary's version shows the stitches as both embroidery and needlework while Lucinda tells you that they can be worked either way but does not show them. I guess in the end that's why there is no silk :-)

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very good book of "cross-stitch" embroidery stitches, June 6, 2002

By	"avs123" (Germantown, MD United States) - See all my reviews

Very good book, pictures are shown in color with very good illustrations of the stitches. Variations for various stitches are also shown which are appealing. I am an embroidery lover, after having this book I feel I can make thousands of beautifull unique pieces. A great book in all for beginners as well as for others who do embroidery. I would definitely recommend this book.