Dictionary of Needlepoint Stitches
Author: Ann E. Pester
Publisher:
Published: 1978
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9780307495150
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPosts
Mary Thomas's Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches
Author: Mary Thomas
Publisher:
Published: 1989-01-01
Total Pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9780340510759
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFirst 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 over 400 embroidery stitches arranged by usage.
Encyclopedia of Embroidery Stitches, Including Crewel
Author: Marion Nichols
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 2012-07-06
Total Pages: 233
ISBN-13: 0486139778
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPrecise explanations and instructions, clearly illustrated, on how to work chain, back, cross, knotted, woven stitches, and many more — 178 in all, including Cable Outline, Whipped Satin, and Eyelet Buttonhole. Over 1400 illustrations.
The Needlepoint Book
Author: Jo Ippolito Christensen
Publisher: Touchstone
Published: 2017-10-10
Total Pages: 560
ISBN-13: 1476754098
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNow in paperback, The Needlepoint Book is the only needlework guide you’ll ever need—now including 436 stitches and 1,680 illustrations. Since its original publication in 1976, The Needlepoint Book has become known as the bible for all stitching enthusiasts—the one resource for every needlepoint aficionado. Whether you’re new to the craft or have been practicing for years, this guide covers your sewing journey from inspiration to achievement with specific guidelines on how to make the painted canvas yours. Featuring all-new projects and stitch patterns for every level of expertise, you will learn practical skills, such as how to: -Choose your project with purpose -Tell its story with stitches and fibers -Create mood with color and texture -Fill that blank background -Select and use embellishments such as beads and sequins Included in this revised and expanded edition is a crash course on how to use new fibers; updated information on materials, as well as how to work with and care for them; dozens of new stitches; and diagrams and stitch guides for select projects included in the book. Also featured are thirty-two pages of color photographs with all-new projects; dozens of new stitches explained with photos and drawings; and a new ribbon stitch chapter. The Needlepoint Book is the one book to own on the topic. In one comprehensive volume, it has everything you'll need to create your own artistic, high-quality heirloom.
101 Needlepoint Stitches and How to Use Them
Author: Hope Hanley
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 2012-06-14
Total Pages: 115
ISBN-13: 0486141918
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTreasury of over 100 decorative stitches, with an easy-to-read chart and an actual-size photograph for each one. 150 illustrations. 98 photographs.
Stitch Dictionary
Author: Lucinda Ganderton
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Published: 2009-10-01
Total Pages: 163
ISBN-13: 1405354542
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom a herringbone stitch to a wheatear - a new edition of this comprehensive ebook to stitching Create beautiful needlework with this complete illustrated ebook to stitching. The perfect reference for embroidery, needlepoint, dressmaking, canvas work or other needlecrafts. Find advice on what thread, needles or fabric will work with which stitches and take a look at over 200 decorative and practical stitches with ideas on how and where to use them. Step-by-step instructions and detailed working photographs will help you understand exactly how to create any stitch and what it should look like. Invaluable for beginners, and full of ideas for the accomplished stitcher.
Dictionary of Canvas Work Stitches
Author: Mary Rhodes
Publisher: B. T. Batsford Limited
Published: 1980-01-01
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9780713433012
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHand Embroidery Stitches for Everyone, 2nd Edition
Author: Juby Aleyas Koll
Publisher: Roxy Mathew Koll and Juby Aleyas Koll
Published: 2021-03-01
Total Pages: 21
ISBN-13: 9353615925
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHand Embroidery Stitches for Everyone, 2nd Edition, is the ultimate stitch guide to embroidery, whatever your level of expertise is. At 600 pages, this book is a definitive guide to different stitches for various needlework and crafting projects. It has a Picture Dictionary of 306 hand embroidery stitches, including cross-stitching and needlepoint stitches. The technique to each stitch is explained step-by-step with pictures that can be zoomed-in to see better and bigger. Each stitch comes with a small description along with information on the difficulty level, the uses, and alternate names. All the stitches are neatly categorized into Stitch Families to make it easy for you to choose the best one for your projects. This eBook is interactive with a clickable picture dictionary and links for easy navigation. If you are an absolute beginner, there are three entire sections to orient and prepare you for this art. You will find methods to handle needles, threads, fabric, hoops, and other tools, making it an ideal reference guide. This book also gives interesting information on traditional embroidery forms, and the origin and history of many stitches, which can inspire learners of all levels to explore more. A section on helpful tips is a bonus and gives you information that will make your stitching experience better. What’s more? You don’t have to worry about how to practice all these stitches. Find a section on easy and printable patterns, making this the all-in-all eBook for hand embroidery. _____________________ The Hand Embroidery Stitch Book includes: • 306 hand embroidery stitches with step-by-step photographic illustrations • A categorized picture dictionary with 20 Stitch Families for easy selection • Helpful tips for better stitch experience • Good practices and common mistakes • All about hand embroidery tools and supplies • Drawing, tracing, and transferring patterns • Hooping the fabric, separating the floss, and threading the needle • Multiple methods for starting and finishing a stitch • Color wheel and guide for picking colors • Printable patterns, with stitch guides and ideas • Sample embroidery for each stitch family • History and maps of traditional embroidery styles
Creative Stitches for Contemporary Embroidery
Author: Sharon Boggon
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Published: 2020-11-25
Total Pages: 195
ISBN-13: 1617458783
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFind endless inspiration with this photo guide to embroidery stitches. Discover the 120 hand-embroidery stitches that every embroiderer should have in their stitching arsenal, with clear, step-by-step photos you can come back to time and again! Contemporary needlework teacher Sharon Boggon’s forward-thinking ideas will help you view hand embroidery through a vibrant new lens. Beginners and seasoned embroiderers will gain the confidence to create new patterns by playing with the stitches—manipulating the height and width, making asymmetrical loops, stacking up designs, or filling multiple rows with the same stitch. With so many creative variations and the author’s gorgeous samplers, you’ll be inspired to incorporate new techniques in your own crazy quilts and modern projects. Essential guide to surface embroidery! 120 contemporary stitches, including left-hand stitches, with step-by-step photos See how tiny tweaks to each stitch can take your needlework to unexpected places Play up the possibilities with modern fill patterns, asymmetry, luscious texture, and crazy quilting
Mary's Whimsical Stitches
Author: Mary Legallet
Publisher:
Published: 2019-12-21
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781733946100
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA guide to all things needlepoint with over 200 needlepoint stitch diagrams and insight from a nationally recognized teacher and needlepoint writer.
