Description
Over 200 essential embroidery stitches in a new and up-to-date edition of the original and immensely successful stitch bible, by best-sellingauthor and needleworkdesigner Betty Barnden.
'This is one of my absolute favorite stitch dictionaries. Its really good! I love the layout of the book and the instructions. I like the clarity of the diagrams, I like the samples of the stitches (...) its just a great stitch dictionary to have on your shelf!' Mary Corbet, needlenthread.com
Trends in embroidery styles come and go, but the basic stitches and techniques remain the same. In thisessential directory, hand sewers will have a collection of over 200 stitches at their fingertips from basic chain worked into fabricthrough to Florentine work on a canvas.Each one is explained with written step-by-step instructions and how-to techniques to get you started, and are accompanied by clear artwork and a photo of the finished stitch.
Follow the diagrams and instructions in this beautifully illustrated and jam-packed book to discover the wonderful variety of effects that can be created with just a needle and thread, and discover or rediscover the sensuous, tactile, wearable art of embroidery.
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Book details
- Format:Paperback
- Pages:256 Pages
- Dimensions:235 x 178 mm
- Publication date:12/01/2017
- Publisher:Search Press Ltd
- ISBN13:9781782216025
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins.