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The Right-handed Embroiderer's Companion: A Step-by-step Stitch Dictionary

Yvette Stanton (Author)

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With clear step-by-step instructions, accompanied by diagrams showing you what to do, it is very hard to go wrong. Examples of each stitch will inspire yu to use the stitches creatively and experimentally in your embroidery. Because this book is so easy to use and understand, in learning the stitches you will gain the confidence you need to create beautiful works of embroidery. The Right-Handed Embroiderer's Companion is twin to The Left-Handed Embroiderer's Companion, which has been enthusiastically received by left-handed embroiderers around the world. You will discover: How easy it is to learn and master new stitches How to work surface stitches, needlepoint stitches and counted thread stitches How the stitches and their variations should look, and how you can make yours look the same How different stitches can be used creatively in your embroidery with colour, texture and different types of thread

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The Left-Handed Embroiderer's Companion: A Step-by-Step Stitch Dictionary

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Are you frustrated by right-handed embroidery instructions and having to mentally flip them, use a mirror, or substitute right for left and vice versa? Be frustrated no more! Written by a left-hander, this stitch dictionary shows you the left way to do embroidery. Written in Yvette Stanton's clear, step-by-step style, this book will be your constant embroidery companion as it shows how to do over 170 stitches comfortably and sensibly, for you as a left-hander. Surface stitches and counted thread stitches are carefully explained, with many helpful diagrams and photos. Right-handed teachers will appreciate the right-handed diagrams showing the difference between what they and their left-handed students do.

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The Embroiderer's Handbook

An invaluable resource for all embroiderers both expert and novices alike.
An essential step-by-step guide to creative stitches and versatile techniques. The purpose of this book is to show you a variety of stitches and open up endless possibilities for your own original projects. From the basic to the elaborate, more than 150 stitches are illustrated with easy to follow step-by-step photographs.
Handy hints throughout will help make your time spent stitching all the more enjoyable. Follow the instructions to master the stitches, then use them in your own way. Try not to be restricted in your use of threads and fabric '" treat this book as a launching pad for your own creativity.

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Embroiderer's and Quilter's Sourcebook

BY Angela Thompson.
This is a comprehensive book for the recreational embroiderer and textile artist.
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Delicate Dresden sleeve work circa 1760, a colorful beaded Masai neck ornament, a computer-generated design for a pyramid purse: these are just a few of the textile images'"1,000 in all'"in this unique sourcebook. From appliquÃf© and goldwork to quilting and whitework, it contains hundreds of techniques, illustrated with examples from all over the world and traced from their origins to modern times. Each entry notes size, provenance, materials, and technique, and users can locate design elements such as animals, architectural features, and mythical beasts in the handy index. Textile students and crafters at all skill levels will welcome this much-needed addition to their library

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The Embroiderers Handbook

A complete anual fo the beginner through to the advanced embroiderer with step by step photographic instructions.

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Encylopedia of Embroidery Techniques

A unique visual directory of all major embroidery techniques, plus inspirational examples of traditional and innovative finished work
by Pauline Brown

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