Encyclopedia of Classic & Vintage Stitches
Author(s): Karen Hemingway
Encylopedia of Classic & Vintage Stitches is the ultimate sourcebook for stitchwork practitioners: a compendium of 245 embroidery stitches photographed close-up, accompanied by stitch-by-stitch instructions, plus hundreds of illustrations and meticulous charts and diagrams. Twenty-four superb projects offer practice-makes-perfect work on every kind of embroidery, from cross-stitching and huck-weaving, crewel and needlelace to smocking and bargello. The finished products? An array of skill-displaying samplers, a Victorian brooch cushion, glittering Shisha bag, silk ribbon floral pane, Hardanger tablemat, and more, in a portfolio of beautiful handiwork. A must-have reference for beginners and the experienced alike.
Product Information
The book is written by a team of contributors, each one presenting information, stitches and projects in their specific area of expertise.
General Fields
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- : IMM Lifestyle Books
- : 0.635
- : 01 February 2016
- : 279mm X 216mm X 13mm
- : United States
- : books
Special Fields
- : Karen Hemingway
- : Paperback
- : 746.44
- : 176
- : colour illustrations