
The Complete Photo Guide to Needlework
Linda Wyszynski(Author)
Creative Publishing International, US
Published on 1. January 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
264 pages
978-1-58923-641-7 (ISBN)
Description
Here is the ultimate reference for all styles of artistic hand stitching! No matter what design style you favor, this book gives you the tools to express yourself with needle and thread. Detailed technique instructions with clear charts and photos teach hundreds of stitches for embellishing clothes, gifts, accessories, or home decor. Simple projects let you try your hand at each method and inspire you to create your own designs.
Needlework methods include:
Creative embroidery
Crewel
Silk ribbon embroidery
Bead embroidery
Cross-stitch Needlepoint
Learn one method or learn them all! With The Complete Photo Guide to Needlework, you will know how to choose the best needles, threads, and fabrics for any project. Get abundant stitches at your fingertips with this essential guide that you'll turn to again and again.
Needlework methods include:
Creative embroidery
Crewel
Silk ribbon embroidery
Bead embroidery
Cross-stitch Needlepoint
Learn one method or learn them all! With The Complete Photo Guide to Needlework, you will know how to choose the best needles, threads, and fabrics for any project. Get abundant stitches at your fingertips with this essential guide that you'll turn to again and again.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
600 color photos
Dimensions
Height: 274 mm
Width: 208 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
1021 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-58923-641-7 (9781589236417)
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Linda Wyszynski
The Complete Photo Guide to Needlework
E-Book
01/2012
Creative Publishing International, US
€36.99
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Person
Linda Wyszynski of Hearthside Creations, LLC, is an award-winning needlearts designer with more than 20 years of experience. She specializes in embroidery, silk ribbon embroidery, fabric beading, needlepoint, and cross-stitch, and enjoys using embellishments as well as stamps and stencils to highlight needlework. Linda also teaches internationally, including the needlework correspondence classes for the Embroiderers' Guild of America's Education Department. She has authored and co-authored several books and contributed articles to Craft, Needlework, Home Decor, and many other magazines. She lives in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
Content
Introduction
ABCs OF NEEDLEWORK
Stitching Equipment and Supplies
Charts, Diagrams, and Patterns
Transferring Patterns and Stabilizing Fabric
Special Information on Stitching
CREATIVE EMBROIDERY
Fabric
Thread
Stitches
Indigo Jacket
Azalea Blaze Pillow
CREWEL
Fabric
Thread
Stitches
Paisleys and Pearls Pillow
Touch of Gold Fedora Hat
SILK RIBBON EMBROIDERY
Fabric
Ribbon and Thread
Stitches
Rainbow of Ribbons Purse
Silk Magic Lamp Shade
BEAD EMBROIDERY
Fabric
Thread
Beads and Sequins
Stitches
Beaded Bliss Checkbook Cover
Midnight Shimmer Bracelet
CROSS-STITCH BASIC
Fabric
Thread
Stitches
Violet Blossoms Candle Band
Springtime Journal
NEEDLEPOINT
Needlepoint Canvas
Thread
Stitches
Flaming Maze Market Basket
Iris Lace Box
Resources
Stitch Index
About Author
Acknowledgments
Index
ABCs OF NEEDLEWORK
Stitching Equipment and Supplies
Charts, Diagrams, and Patterns
Transferring Patterns and Stabilizing Fabric
Special Information on Stitching
CREATIVE EMBROIDERY
Fabric
Thread
Stitches
Indigo Jacket
Azalea Blaze Pillow
CREWEL
Fabric
Thread
Stitches
Paisleys and Pearls Pillow
Touch of Gold Fedora Hat
SILK RIBBON EMBROIDERY
Fabric
Ribbon and Thread
Stitches
Rainbow of Ribbons Purse
Silk Magic Lamp Shade
BEAD EMBROIDERY
Fabric
Thread
Beads and Sequins
Stitches
Beaded Bliss Checkbook Cover
Midnight Shimmer Bracelet
CROSS-STITCH BASIC
Fabric
Thread
Stitches
Violet Blossoms Candle Band
Springtime Journal
NEEDLEPOINT
Needlepoint Canvas
Thread
Stitches
Flaming Maze Market Basket
Iris Lace Box
Resources
Stitch Index
About Author
Acknowledgments
Index