This comprehensive guide to embroidery stitches contains all the embroiderer needs to know to work dozens of stitches, and includes full advice on everything from choosing materials, beginning and ending a thread and using hoops to working as a left-handed embroiderer and learning how to paint threads. Step-by-step photography and clear instructions make the techniques achievable for beginners as well as providing an invaluable reference guide for experienced embroiderers.

A-Z of Embroidery Stitches: A Complete Manual for the Beginner Through to the Advanced Embroiderer (A-Z of Needlecraft)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Country Bumpkin

Crafts & Hobbies

Search Press

If you are new to knitting or just want to learn a new knitting technique, then this is the book for you! Everything from the basics to embellishing your knitting with surface embroidery, Swiss darning, smocking, beads and sequins! All you need to know about knitting is here, from beginner's basics to advanced techniques. With clear instructions and helpful photographs, this complete resource walks you from first casting on through basic stitches, increasing and decreasing, reading patterns and fixing mistakes. Soon you'll be mastering knitting in the round, Aran, Fair Isle, intarsia, lace knitting and more. Starting with the basics, we teach you about the different types of tools and the wonderful array of yarns that are available today. We give you easy to follow step-by-step instructions for various ways to hold the yarn and needles, cast on and cast off, work basic stitches, increase and decrease, make buttonholes, knit bands, read and adapt patterns, finish off, fix mistakes and care for your knitted garments. And then there's more ... learn about knitting in the round, loop knitting, Shaker knitting, slanted knitting, lace knitting, and much more. Be inspired to embellish your knitting with surface embroidery, Swiss darning, smocking, beads and sequins.

A-Z of Knitting: The ultimate resource for beginners and experienced knitters (A-Z of Needlecraft)

The A-Z of Crewel Embroidery is designed to encourage you to try new techniques, explore new horizions, and above all, to experiment. Whatever your status as an embroiderer, we hope this book kindles your enthusiasm, and provides you with an enriched knowledge of this timeless art. This book introduces you to the tradition that is crewel embroidery and its transformation into an art form that is still popular today. The book is a perfect introduction for beginners and a 'must have' for more experienced embroiderers. This comprehensive guide to crewel embroidery contains all the embroiderer needs to know to work dozens of stitches, and includes full advice on everything from choosing the wools, fabrics to the equipment required and a multitude of tips to help get you started.

A-Z of Crewel Embroidery (A-Z of Needlecraft)

A comprehensive guide to many of the techniques, tools and tricks involved in creating beautiful quilting projects for any occasion. Clear, photographic step-by-step guides describe how to prepare a template, how to bead or embellish, all the way through to the final binding stages. Part of the prolific Search Press Classics A-Z of Needlecraft series.

A-Z of Quilting (A-Z of Needlecraft)

A-Z Of Crochet

Search Press Ltd

This comprehensive guide to bead embroidery features more than 30 stunning and versatile projects. With over 440 step-by-step photographs, it brings bead embroidery within the reach of anyone who can thread a needle. Find out how to work tambour beading, beadpoint, padded beading, how to handle sequins and bugle beads, and so much more. Discover the best tools for the task and learn to identify different beads by their size, shape and finish. Full of hints, tips and historical insights, and all patterns are provided.

A-Z of Bead Embroidery: The ultimate guide for everyone from beginners to experienced embroiderers (A-Z of Needlecraft)

100 glorious blooms brought to life with needle and thread. A fabulous book of designs with easy instructions, full size patterns and more than 120 step-by-step color photographs. Each design includes a pattern with a key, lists of the materials and stitches used, a clear inspirational photograph of the finished embroidery and where necessary, step by step photographs and instructions. The beautiful floral embroideries range from familiar cottage garden plants to spring bulbs and wild favorites. They cover a wide variety of embroidery techniques from traditional surface embroidery to crewel embroidery, shadow work, wool and ribbon embroidery, thread painting and stumpwork.

A-Z of Embroidered Flowers (A-Z of Needlecraft)

The ultimate reference guides for needleworkers with amazing projects, detailed step-by-step instructions and stunning photographs. This best-selling series covering mainly embroidery but also sewing, knitting and crochet was originally published by Country Bumpkin in Australia and has now been revamped for the modern needleworker by Search Press, with a fresh new design. Combined with the original A-Z of Embroidery Stitches, this book completes a comprehensive dictionary of embroidery stitches and techniques. It offers every embroiderer a perfect way to add variety and interest to every new stitching project. Ultra-clear visuals make it easy to learn new techniques. Historical insights and beautiful embroideries add to the inspiration. A 5 Star book from Needle 'n' Thread! Read the review here.

A-Z of Embroidery Stitches 2 (A-Z of Needlecraft)

This book is full of practical expertise on how to create beautiful goldwork embroideries, enhanced with silk embroidery, while conveying the history and tradition of goldwork down the years. There is detailed information about the threads and equipment needed, with clearly illustrated instructions and many hints and tips to help you achieve the best results.

A-Z of Goldwork with Silk Embroidery (A-Z of Needlecraft)

The ultimate reference guides for needleworkers with amazing projects, detailed step-by-step instructions and stunning photographs. This best-selling series covering mainly embroidery but also sewing, knitting and crochet, was originally published by Country Bumpkin in Australia and has now been revamped for the modern needeworker by Search Press, with a fresh new design. Discover the delights of heirloom sewing, a collection of fine needlework techniques that imitate French hand sewing. The use of delicate fabrics trimmed with lace, entredeux, ribbon and tucks are common characteristics of this beautiful technique. Perfect for adding that extra special touch to christening gowns, children's clothes, wedding dresses and delicate garments, this book has methods for every skill level. Filled with detailed instructions and useful hints, this reference book offers over 700 clear step-by-step photographs to help you achieve the perfect finish.

A-Z of Heirloom Sewing (A-Z of Needlecraft)

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