Ultimate Embroidery Stitches Guide with 260+ Techniques – Reader's Digest Hardcover-image
Ultimate Embroidery Stitches Guide with 260+ Techniques – Reader's Digest Hardcover-image

Ultimate Embroidery Stitches Guide with 260+ Techniques – Reader's Digest Hardcover

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Publication Year: 2006 Number of Pages: 176 Pages Illustrator: Yes, Campbell, Jennifer, Bakewell, Ann-Marie Format: Hardcover Item Weight: 30.6 Oz Synopsis: Embroidery is imaginative and individual, and adds grace, elegance, and style to clothes, bedcovers, furnishings, and wall hangings. Now you can use your imagination and make any piece uniquely yours with the 263 stitches presented in this book. A photograph of each stitch, along with a description of its main uses, easy-to-follow instructions, clear diagrams, plus explanations and tips, will help you achieve the best results. This handy guide is divided into five main chapters, Starting to Embroider deals with all the basics to get you started: the fabrics, threads, and needles; how to follow a pattern; and techniques, such as beginning and ending your threads. The next three chapters cover the main types of embroidery. Embroidery on Fabric covers all surfaces and free-style embroidery, including counted cross-stitch and beadwork. Smocking covers the basics and most commonly used smocking stitches. Embroidery on Canvas explains how to work on canvas and canvas stitches. The final chapter includes suggestions for displaying your work and caring for it so that it will last for many years. With Complete Guide to Embroidery Stitches beginners can start with the basics, and experienced stitchers can browse through the amazing selection of stitches for pleasure and inspiration. Happy Stitching, Embroidery is imaginative and individual, and adds grace, elegance, and style to clothes, bedcovers, furnishings, and wall hangings. Now you can use your imagination and make any piece uniquely yours with the 263 stitches presented in this book. A photograph of each stitch, along with a description of its main uses, easy-to-follow instructions, clear diagrams, plus explanations and tips, will help you achieve the best results. This handy guide is divided into five main chapters, "Starting to Embroider" deals with all the basics to get you started: the fabrics, threads, and needles; how to follow a pattern; and techniques, such as beginning and ending your threads. The next three chapters cover the main types of embroidery. "Embroidery on Fabric" covers all surfaces and free-style embroidery, including counted cross-stitch and beadwork. "Smocking" covers the basics and most commonly used smocking stitches. "Embroidery on Canvas" explains how to work on canvas and canvas stitches. The final chapter includes suggestions for displaying your work and caring for it so that it will last for many years. With Complete Guide to Embroidery Stitches beginners can start with the basics, and experienced stitchers can browse through the amazing selection of stitches for pleasure and inspiration. Happy Stitching! Book Title: Complete Guide to Embroidery Stitches : Photographs, Diagrams, and Instructions for over 260 Stitches gtin13: 9780762106585 Language: English Publisher: Reader's Digest Association, Incorporated, T.H.E. Item Width: 6.4 in Author: Reader's Digest Staff LCCN: 2005-050773 ISBN-13: 9780762106585 Item Height: 1.1 in Genre: Crafts & Hobbies brand: Reader's Digest Association, Incorporated, T.H.E. Item Length: 8.7 in Intended Audience: Trade Topic: Needlework / Embroidery Grade From: Twelfth Grade LC Classification Number: TT770.C33 2006 ISBN-10: 0762106581

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  1. This embroidery guide is a must-have for beginners and experts alike! Packed with clear photos, easy-to-follow diagrams, and detailed instructions for over 260 stitches, it makes learning fun and frustration-free. The hardcover ensures durability, and the organized layout helps you quickly find the perfect stitch. A fantastic resource to elevate your embroidery projects!

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