Embroidery : the ideal guide to stitching, whatever your level of expertise

Embroidery The ideal guide to stitching, whatever your level of expertise

Lucinda Ganderton

Book - 2022

"Embroidery Stitches Step-by-Step covers every aspect of the craft: materials and mounting techniques, fabrics and frames, along with more than 200 stitches illustrated and explained with easy-to-follow instructions. With an at-a-glance gallery to help you find the perfect stitch for your next project, this tried-and-trusted modern classic is a must-have for stitchers of all ages and abilities. Full of top tips on which threads, needles and fabrics work best with which stitches, this design book is sure to unleash your potential and inspire your creativity like never before! Whether you are an embroidery beginner looking for a clear and easy-to-follow guide to a plethora of beautiful stitch types or an accomplished crafter seeking to... perfect your technique and pattern design, this all-encompassing embroidery stitch book has something for everyone to love. From materials to mounting techniques, fabrics to frames, this easy-to-navigate needlework book has more than 200 stitches explained in excellent detail, with a practical stitch gallery providing readers with a clear view of each stitch, suitable for both beginners and proficient stitch enthusiasts. It's time to perfect your patterns and clean up your cross stitch with this embroidery starter kit that'll redefine textile art as you know it!"--Publisher marketing.

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Subjects
Embroidery.
Embroidery > Technique.
Needlework.
Needlework > Technique.
Stitches (Sewing)
Handbooks and manuals.
Genres
Handbooks and manuals
Published
New York, NY : DK Publishing 2022.
Language
English
Main Author
Lucinda Ganderton (author)
Edition
This American edition
Item Description
Includes index.
Physical Description
159 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
ISBN
9780744068795
  • Introduction
  • Materials, Tools, and Techniques
  • Tools, Fabrics, Threads, and Frames
  • Mounting Techniques
  • Stitch Techniques
  • Gallery of Stitches
  • Line and Border Stitches
  • Outline Stitches
  • Border Stitches
  • Composite Border Stitches
  • Filling Stitches
  • Powdered Filling and Isolated Stitches
  • Open and Solid Filling Stitches
  • Openwork Stitches
  • Pulled Fabric Stitches
  • Drawn Thread and Insertion Stitches
  • Cutwork and Edging Stitches
  • Needlepoint Stitches
  • Straight Needlepoint Stitches
  • Diagonal Needlepoint Stitches
  • Cross and Star Needlepoint Stitches
  • Looped and Tied Needlepoint Stitches
  • Index
  • Acknowledgments
Review by Library Journal Review

Ganderton's (Embroidery for Beginners) volume includes an extensive amount of information about embroidery. This well-organized book begins with a brief history of the art through current trends today. It covers the different types of threads, needles, and fabric needed for various embroidery projects. The "Gallery of Stitches" section exhibits photos of each finished stitch with the name and page number of where the instructions can be found. The steps for these stitches are divided into four categories by type: "Lines and Borders," "Filling Stitches," "Openwork," and "Needlepoint." Each section begins with a brief introduction that contextualizes it in the larger world of embroidery and in different historical and cultural traditions. Readers will also gain knowledge about the potential uses and adaptations for each type of stitch. VERDICT Beginners can use this book to learn and practice new stitches, while advanced stitchers may find inspiration for their own pattern designs. Recommended for most public libraries.--Caitlin Loving

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