The Embroidery Stitch Bible - Softcover

Barnden, Betty

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9780873495103: The Embroidery Stitch Bible

Synopsis

More than 200 stitches are photographed and accompanied by easy to follow charts in this essential reference for embroiderers. From basic cross stitch and chain stitch to more complicated couching, laid work, and drawn thread work, this is the stitch bible for embroiderers wishing to improve their technique and add new dimensions to their work. Stitches are arranged according to their use, including outlines, filling stitches, isolated stitches, motifs, edgings, hems, insertions, flat stitches, backgrounds, and textures. Concealed spiral binding allows embroiderers to read and practice simultaneously.

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About the Author

Betty Barnden is a freelance needlecraft designer who studied furniture design at the Royal College of Art (where she made her first tubular knitted chairs). Betty has designed knitting patterns for companies such as Sirdar, Patons, Jaeger and King Cole. Her knitwear, embroidery and crochet designs have appeared in many magazines over the years, and she has also designed embroidery projects and kits. Betty regularly contributes to Sewing World magazine.

Review

Feb/Mar 08 A book that doesn't contain bead embroidery, but we felt it was worthy of a mention for its detailed descriptions, diagrams and instructions for embroidery stitches. Divided into different types of stitches, it wouldn't be hard to begin adding beads to a lot of them! * Bead *

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9781903975473: The Embroidery Stitch Bible : Over 200 Stitches Photographed With Easy-To-Follow Charts

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ISBN 10:  1903975476 ISBN 13:  9781903975473
Publisher: Search Press Ltd, 1800
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