Crewel Embroidery with Texture and Thread Variations

Cristina Sangines Franchini

ISBN 10: 0671609939 / ISBN 13: 9780671609931

Published by Prentice Hall Press, New York, NY, 1979

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Crewel Embroidery with Texture and Thread Variations by Cristina Sangines Franchini. Published by Prentice Hall Press, New York, NY, 1979. 1st Edition1st Printing. Paperback. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Fine. Spine not broken, content like new. Needlework dealers label pasted inside front cover. 152 Pgs. ISBN 0671609939. Both traditional and modern styles are presented in this introduction to the warm colors and intricate designs of crewel embroidery. Written for both the novice and the experienced needleworker, this well-organized book demonstrates how to approach the basics of tools, fabrics, and stitches, and how to plan and execute original designs. Includes a wide selection of stitch guides with their variations. Hundreds of illustrations show items suitable for crewelwork, each pattern is accompanies by detailed, step-by-step instructions. Washing, blocking, and finishing are discussed and a helpful index of stitches is appended. Description text copyright 2013 BooksForComfort. Item ID 28045. Bookseller Inventory # 28045

Bibliographic Details

Title: Crewel Embroidery with Texture and Thread ...

Publisher: Prentice Hall Press, New York, NY

Publication Date: 1979

Binding: Paperback

Book Condition:Fine

Edition: 1st edition.

Book Type: book

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Synopsis:

Basic stitches, stitch variations, special textural effects, and the principles of color and design are featured in a guide to both traditional and contemporary crewel embroidery styles