Firefly's Step-by-Step Encyclopedia of Needlecraft: Patchwork, Embroidery, Quilting, Sewing, Knitting, Crochet, Applique Plus Dozens of Projects with How-to Instructions
Caroline Smith; Cheryl Owen; Sasha Kagan; Susie Johns
Language: English
Published by Firefly Books, 2011
- Softcover
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- Title
- Firefly's Step-by-Step Encyclopedia of Needlecraft: Patchwork, Embroidery, Quilting, Sewing, Knitting, Crochet, Applique Plus Dozens of Projects with How-to Instructions
- Author
- Caroline Smith; Cheryl Owen; Sasha Kagan; Susie Johns
- Publisher
- Firefly Books
- Publication year
- 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 155407925X
- ISBN 13
- 9781554079254
- Item weight
- 3.2 pounds
The ultimate reference for today's generation of novice and experienced needlecrafters.
Firefly's Step-by-Step Encyclopedia of Needlecraft is a complete resource for needlecrafters at all skill levels. It provides step-by-step instructions for learning how to knit, crochet, quilt, appliqué and embroider by machine or by hand. Over 50 creative projects that put these skills to use show needlecrafters how to make clothing, decorative items and household accessories.
Thorough instructions and illustrations give comprehensive how-to explanations of basic and advanced techniques. Extensive stitch glossaries show the possibilities and an enticing selection of contemporary patterns put them to use. Thousands of full-color photographs show every step and every stitch clearly. Specialized techniques are explained and illustrated in detail. These include:
- More than 60 cable knit patterns
- Hand dying yarns
- Multi-color motifs and chevrons
- Shell, clusters, lace, mesh and filet crochet patterns
- Special effects in whitework, blackwork, crewelwork and cutwork
- Drawn and pulled threadwork
- Couching, laidwork, trapunto, corded and contour quilting
- Seminole and log cabin patchwork
- Lace and insertion appliqué
- Creating machine lace fabrics
- Using furnishing fabrics
- Enlarging, reducing and scaling patterns
- Designing for a machine.
Firefly's Step-by-Step Encyclopedia of Needlecraft is a complete all-in-one reference. Its abundant color photographs, straightforward instruction and creative projects will appeal to novice and experienced needlecrafters alike.
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About the Author
Sasha Kagan is a renowned British knit and crochet designer. Her books include Knitwear and Crochet Inspiration.
Susie Johns teaches craft workshops in knitting, crochet, embroidery and other textile crafts. She is a contributor to craft magazines and is the author of many books.
Cheryl Owen is an experienced crafter, dressmaker, fashion designer and embroiderer. She is the author of many books and has contributed to numerous magazines.
Caroline Smith is the author of So Easy...Home Sewing.
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