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Needlepoint

Needlepoint Stitches

52 stitches explained and illustrated
by Susan Higginson

This handy reference guide will help with every aspect of needlepoint, including choosing needle sizes, suitable threads, frames and hoops; starting and ending threads, and a useful section on how to design your own pieces. Every stitch is accompanied by both step-by-step photographs and clear diagrams, making this an invaluable reference point for more than fifty invaluable stitches.

$34.99 incl. GST

Beth Russells Arts and Crafts Needlepoint

Beth Russells Arts and Crafts Needlepoint
Includes 20 patterns and projects
Synopsis
This work features 25 beautiful, timeless patterns with easy-to-follow instructions; a practical reference section for basic techniques. Stitch-by-stitch charts make book suitable for beginners. It contains ideas inspired by William Morris, Tiffany and de Morgan. "Arts & Crafts Needlepoint" is an exquisite collection of Beth Russell's designs based on patterns created by the well-loved Arts & Crafts movement of the late nineteenth century. Here are 25 period-style designs that are easy to follow. They range from the simple to the more challenging and alternative colourways are often given. Each of the designs is accompanied by clear stitch-by-stitch charts, suggestions for the best needle size and canvas mesh, details of precise yarn requirements, stitch types and order of work. The practical reference section provides complete information on framing up and basic techniques. "Arts & Crafts Needlepoint" is both practical and inspirational with many photographs taken in William Morris' former home, and National Trust property, Red House in Bexleyheath.
Those new to needlepoint will find the instructions simple and clear, while those who are more experienced can use Beth's beautiful patterns to create some of their own unique interpretations.

$86.00 incl. GST

Inspiring Designs for Needlepoint

by Clare Muzzatti
Synopsis
This book shows you how to make beautiful needlepoint creations for framing and displaying on the wall using canvas, wool and silk threads, and no more than five simple stitches. "Inspiring Designs for Needlepoint" includes all you need to know in order to create and make your own one-off original designs; and for those not yet confident to strike out on their own, there are fifteen fabulous projects complete with instructions. Each project includes a b/w template for tracing onto a canvas as well as a colour graph showing exactly where all the colours go, and finally a photograph of the finished creation. All fifteen projects use only simple stitches. This is suitable for both beginners and advanced embroiderers - each project is graded. Some of the projects can be completed in just a few days. The book contains tips and advice for creating one-off originals.