Author: Ann Pearson Publisher: Chilton Book Company ISBN: 9780801982279 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 184
Book Description
Lavishly illustrated, this full-color book provides you with an introduction to the basics of canvas, threads and other tools, followed by step-by-step projects ranging from easy to difficult.
Author: Anna Pearson Publisher: Vintage ISBN: 9780712650571 Category : Canvas embroidery Languages : en Pages : 176
Book Description
Taking 18 needlepoint designs as its basis, this book teaches a wide variety of needlepoint and embroidery stitches all adapted for working on canvas. The projects include cushions, fire-screens and footstools, and there are instructions for creating and adapting designs.
Author: Jo Ippolito Christensen Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1439189943 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 939
Book Description
Since its original publication in 1976, The Needlepoint Book has become known as "The Black Bible" -- the one resource every aficionado of needlepoint needs to own. Completely revised and expanded, this updated edition includes your favorite features, plus: * A 16-PACE COLOR INSERT WITH ALL-NEW PROJECTS * A CRASH COURSE ON THE NEW FIBERS UPDATED INFORMATION ON MATERIALS, AS WELL AS HOW TO WORK WITH AND CARE FOR THEM * DOZENS OF NEW STITCHES AND A CHAPTER ON THE POPULAR OPENWORK STITCHES * MORE THAN 1,300 ILLUSTRATIONS * 369 STITCHES! DIAGRAMS FOR ALL PROJECTS SHOWN The Needlepoint Book covers all the information you need to learn needlepoint and improve your technique -- in a single comprehensive volume. You'll find section on: * CHOOSING THE RIGHT PROJECT * TRANSFERRING DESIGNS * ELEMENTS OF GOOD DESIGN: COLOR, PROPORTION, AND BALANCE * LEFT-HANDED NEEDLEPOINT * FINISHING TECHNIQUES * CLEANING NEEDLEPOINT * AND MUCH MORE! The Needlepoint Book is a complete guide to the craft, and the only book you'll ever need as a reference to become an expert at creating exquisite works to be treasured forever.
Author: Sandra Hardy Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated ISBN: 9781861080820 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 137
Book Description
Become an accomplished artisan with the needle. Start by mastering four elementary stitches on six projects ranging from a needlecase to a chair seat. Graduate to advanced and decorative stitching techniques like crewel wool shading, petit point, tramming, beadwork, and waste canvas. Use them to create a picture frame, a rug with decorative panels, a Victorian Doll's-House carpet, plus a seat cover, cushion panel, cushion, and sewing box lid. Soon you'll have all the tools you need to design your own stylish needlepoint! 152 pages (all in color), 8 1/4 x 10 3/4.
Author: Jo Ippolito Christensen Publisher: Touchstone ISBN: 1476754098 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 560
Book Description
Now in paperback, The Needlepoint Book is the only needlework guide you’ll ever need—now including 436 stitches and 1,680 illustrations. Since its original publication in 1976, The Needlepoint Book has become known as the bible for all stitching enthusiasts—the one resource for every needlepoint aficionado. Whether you’re new to the craft or have been practicing for years, this guide covers your sewing journey from inspiration to achievement with specific guidelines on how to make the painted canvas yours. Featuring all-new projects and stitch patterns for every level of expertise, you will learn practical skills, such as how to: -Choose your project with purpose -Tell its story with stitches and fibers -Create mood with color and texture -Fill that blank background -Select and use embellishments such as beads and sequins Included in this revised and expanded edition is a crash course on how to use new fibers; updated information on materials, as well as how to work with and care for them; dozens of new stitches; and diagrams and stitch guides for select projects included in the book. Also featured are thirty-two pages of color photographs with all-new projects; dozens of new stitches explained with photos and drawings; and a new ribbon stitch chapter. The Needlepoint Book is the one book to own on the topic. In one comprehensive volume, it has everything you'll need to create your own artistic, high-quality heirloom.
Author: Marcel Souza Publisher: Gavea Lab ISBN: Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 94
Book Description
Unlock your creativity with the "Complete Embroidery Course," a comprehensive guide that will lead you through the mesmerizing world of intricate stitching and artistic expression. This book is your passport to the realm of embroidery, where every thread becomes a brushstroke and every fabric a canvas. Imagine crafting exquisite designs with your hands, weaving tales of beauty and elegance. This course is your trusted companion on the journey to mastering the art of embroidery. Uncover the magic of needlework as you delve into a variety of techniques, from delicate hand embroidery to intricate machine stitching. With step-by-step instructions and inspiring projects, this course will help you bring your creative visions to life. Discover the joy of combining colors, textures, and stitches to create pieces that resonate with your artistic essence. From embellishing clothing and accessories to adorning home decor items, the possibilities are endless. Each lesson in this course is a thread in the tapestry of your artistic growth. It's not just about learning a craft; it's about tapping into your imagination and infusing your creations with a piece of your soul. By following the guidance of the "Complete Embroidery Course," you can embark on a journey that leads to mastering a timeless art form and expressing your unique artistic voice. Are you ready to let your creativity flourish? Let this course be your gateway to a world of embroidery wonders. Your journey to becoming a skilled embroiderer starts here.
Author: Valerie Grimwood Publisher: B T Batsford Limited ISBN: 9780713458077 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 128
Book Description
In this book Valerie Grimwood takes the reader through each stage of the process in learning the basic techniques for needlepoint lace as well as providing inspiration to progress to the more complex patterns that can be achieved.
Author: Jo Ippolito Christensen Publisher: Touchstone ISBN: 9781476754093 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Now in paperback, The Needlepoint Book is the only needlework guide you’ll ever need—now including 436 stitches and 1,680 illustrations. Since its original publication in 1976, The Needlepoint Book has become known as the bible for all stitching enthusiasts—the one resource for every needlepoint aficionado. Whether you’re new to the craft or have been practicing for years, this guide covers your sewing journey from inspiration to achievement with specific guidelines on how to make the painted canvas yours. Featuring all-new projects and stitch patterns for every level of expertise, you will learn practical skills, such as how to: -Choose your project with purpose -Tell its story with stitches and fibers -Create mood with color and texture -Fill that blank background -Select and use embellishments such as beads and sequins Included in this revised and expanded edition is a crash course on how to use new fibers; updated information on materials, as well as how to work with and care for them; dozens of new stitches; and diagrams and stitch guides for select projects included in the book. Also featured are thirty-two pages of color photographs with all-new projects; dozens of new stitches explained with photos and drawings; and a new ribbon stitch chapter. The Needlepoint Book is the one book to own on the topic. In one comprehensive volume, it has everything you'll need to create your own artistic, high-quality heirloom.
Author: Ann Pearson
Author: Anna Pearson
Author: Jo Ippolito Christensen
Author: Sandra Hardy
Author: Jo Ippolito Christensen
Author: Emma Eugenie Quigley Goodwin
Author: Susan Sturgeon-Roberts
Author: Marcel Souza
Author: Valerie Grimwood
Author: Jo Ippolito Christensen