Mary Thomas's Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches by Mary Thomas  (16)  $13.57

101 Needlepoint Stitches and How to Use Them: Fully Illustrated with Photographs and Diagrams (Dover Needlework) by Hope Hanley  (2)  $9.95

The Needlepoint Book: A Complete Update of the Classic Guide by Jo Ippolito Christensen  (13)  $16.50

The Embroidery Stitch Bible by Betty Barnden  (14)  $19.79

The Complete Needlepoint Guide: 400+ Needlepoint Stitches by Susan Sturgeon-Roberts  (3)

› Explore similar items : Books (50)

Book 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.

Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover

If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can make it available as an eBook on Amazon.com. Learn more

I own it Not rated Your rating Don't like it < > I love it! Save your rating    ? 1 2 3 4 5

7 Reviews 5 star:  (6) 4 star:  (1) 3 star:    (0) 2 star:    (0) 1 star:    (0)           Average Customer Review (7 customer reviews)		Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews   26 of 28 people found the following review helpful: Very good but ...., May 2, 2003 By