Anchor Manual of Needlework
Anchor Manual of Needlework

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Publisher:

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 499

ISBN-13: 9780934026598

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Gathers information on sewing, darning, patching, the sewing machine, drawn-thread work, knitting, embroidery, and knotted, bobbin, and crocheted laces

Anchor Manual of Needlework
Anchor Manual of Needlework

Author: Coats Staff

Publisher: B. T. Batsford Limited

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 499

ISBN-13: 9780713460872

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Written by an international firm dealing in sewing materials and equipment, this is a classic reference work covering all aspects of needlework, from embroidery and dressmaking to knitting, crochet and tatting, and the washing and care of finished items.

Illustrated Encyclopedia of World Costume
Illustrated Encyclopedia of World Costume

Author: Doreen Yarwood

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2011-01-01

Total Pages: 490

ISBN-13: 0486433803

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This authoritative resource presents a comprehensive history of clothing and accessories. "A mine of information" (Choice), the book covers every world culture with 650-plus entries, more than 2,100 black-and-white drawings, and eight pages of color illustrations. A detailed index makes it easy to locate garments from any era.

Bead Embroidery The Complete Guide
Bead Embroidery The Complete Guide

Author: Jane Davis

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2005-12-10

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1440220603

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Revitalize classic embroidery stitches for a contemporary look simply by adding beads to your needlework. Learn how to embroider with beads on anything from bags and boxes to pillows and purses with Bead Embroidery: The Complete Guide. Through thorough research, her own personal experience and a visual smorgasbord of 525 photographs and 265 how-to illustrations, best selling author Jane Davis teaches you 215 embroidery stitches - from the common to the uniquely rare. Whether a beginner or seasoned embroiderer, you will revel in this truly complete guide. You'll find: • Comprehensive Basics section showcasing every stitch at a glance, plus tips on choosing the right beads, threads, fabrics and tools to ensure your needlework success. • Extensive instruction on how to create 215 embroidery stitches, each presented with a photograph and how-to illustration showing options with or without beads. • Impressive assortment of 20 fabulous projects for home decorating, holiday gift-giving or personal accessorizing.