The Needlecraft Style Directory by Sarah Whittle

The Needlecraft Style Directory by Sarah Whittle

Written for both beginning and experienced needlecraft enthusiasts, this reference volume shows how to make virtually every basic stitch and describes each stitch's common uses. The book's first part describes the many different needlecraft styles--crewel, quilting, needlepoint, and dozens more. The second part is a stitch directory, presenting easy-to-follow diagrams that show how each stitch is accomplished. The book's chapters cover--

Fabric Embellishment--

surface embroidery, beadwork, needlepoint, and more

Fabric Construction--

patchwork, quilting, various styles of appliqu , and more

Fabric Manipulation --

smocking, hemstitching, cutwork, and more

Part Two chapters--

which illustrate surface embroidery stitches, cross stitches, knotted stitches, straight stitches, pulled and drawn threadwork stitches, needlepoint stitches, looped stitches, and a dozen more miscellaneous stitches

The Needlecraft Style Directory is the comprehensive reference book for embroiderers, sewers, quilters, and needlecraft enthusiasts of all levels. More than 400 diagrams and illustrations.

Sharon Boggon trained in fine arts and developed great skill in contemporary embroidery and crazy quilting. She teaches internationally and online and has also lectured on textiles at the Canberra School of Art. Sharon lives in Canberra, Australia. pintangle.com

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ISBN 13	9781438001036
ISBN 10	1438001037
Title	The Needlecraft Style Directory
Author	Sarah Whittle
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	B.E.S. Publishing
Year published	2012-11-01
Number of pages	240
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.