The Embroidery Stitch Bible: Over 200 Stitches Photographed with Easy-To-Follow Charts
The Embroidery Stitch Bible: Over 200 Stitches Photographed with Easy-To-Follow Charts
The Embroidery Stitch Bible: Over 200 Stitches Photographed with Easy-To-Follow Charts
Description
Description
Revision of a classic! Over 200 essential stitches for embroidery in a new and up-to-date edition of the original and immensely successful stitch bible, by bestselling author and needlework designer Betty Barnden. A new and up-to-date edition of the immensely successful stitch bible, by bestselling needlework designer and author Betty Barnden.
Trends in embroidery styles come and go, but the basic stitches and techniques remain the same. In this essential directory, hand sewers will have a collection of over 200 stitches at their fingertips - from basic chain worked into fabric through 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.
Trends in embroidery styles come and go, but the basic stitches and techniques remain the same. In this essential directory, hand sewers will have a collection of over 200 stitches at their fingertips - from basic chain worked into fabric through 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.
About the Author
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.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
Mary Corbet, needlenthread.com
This is one of my absolute favorite stitch dictionaries. It's 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, I like the various information about the stitches, including alternate names and so forth. I also like the way the stitches are categorized and the "visual" table of contents. It's just a Great stitch dictionary to have on your shelf!
This is one of my absolute favorite stitch dictionaries. It's 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, I like the various information about the stitches, including alternate names and so forth. I also like the way the stitches are categorized and the "visual" table of contents. It's just a Great stitch dictionary to have on your shelf!
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Search Press
Pub date:
2023-09-26
Length:
256 pages
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