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This is a completely new and revised edition of the best-selling "Cross Stitcher's Bible", from one of the world's favourite cross stitch designers, Jane Greenoff. This essential guide to cross stitch and other counted thread embroidery techniques includes an extensive illustrated stitch library. Inspiring new projects present exciting stitching challenges, ranging in size from cards to cushions. Versatile motifs and sampler picture designs are all clearly charted and can easily be adapted for other projects. This is the must-have, easy-to-follow companion for all cross stitchers to bring them up-to-date with the latest trends, techniques and materials.
Price: $19.99
Pages: 224
Publisher: David & Charles
Imprint: David & Charles
Publication Date:
27 August 2010
ISBN: 9780715337714
Format: Paperback
BISACs:
CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Needlework / Embroidery, Embroidery crafts
Jane Greenoff, managing director of the Cross Stitch Guild, is one of the most successful and popular cross stitch designers in the world, and the author of 15 books. Jane lives with her family in a converted barn in Fairford, Gloucestershire.
Introduction; GETTING STARTED includes:; How to use charts; Equipment; Choosing & managing threads; Starting to stitch; CREATIVE OPTIONS includes:; Introduction to fabrics; Introduction to threads; Stitching on canvas and paper; Stitching in miniature; EXPLORING CHOICES includes:; Charms, buttons & embellishments; Blackwork embroidery; Hardanger embroidery; Pattern darning and pulled thread embroidery; Hemstitching; STITCH LIBRARY; An easy-to-use comprehensive library of over 70 stitches.; CHARTED MOTIF LIBRARY; Over 100 designs including samplers for births, weddings, Christmas and anniversaries.