Cross Stitcher's Bible

Name: Cross Stitcher's Bible
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ISBN: 9780715314708

ISBN-10: 071531470X

ISBN-13: 9780715314708

Edition: 2003

Authors: Jane Greenoff

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This definitive manual on cross stitch embroidery and counted thread techniques will be a mine of useful information and valuable hints for both novices and expert stitchers. A design library of original charts is included in this work.

Book details

List price: $18.99
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: David & Charles Publishers
Publication date: 2/15/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 128
Size: 5.50" wide x 9.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.100
Language: English

Introduction	p. 7
How to Use This Book	p. 7
Getting Started	p. 8
Using Charts	p. 10
Equipment	p. 12
Choosing and Managing Threads	p. 14
Starting to Stitch	p. 16
Stitching on Aida	p. 16
Stitching on evenweave	p. 16
Calculating design size	p. 17
Where to start	p. 18
How to start	p. 18
Working a cross stitch	p. 19
Back stitch outlining	p. 21
How to finish	p. 21
Linen Masterclass	p. 22
Creative Options	p. 24
Choosing and Using Fabrics	p. 24
Embroidery Threads	p. 26
Cross Stitch on Stitching Paper	p. 28
Stitching in Miniature	p. 30
Stitching on Non-evenweave	p. 32
Using Waste Canvas	p. 34
Three-dimensional Cross Stitch	p. 36
Comparing Double Canvas and Evenweave	p. 40
Working on Single Canvas	p. 42
Combining Flower Thread and Stranded Cotton	p. 44
Using Metallic Threads and Blending Filaments	p. 46
Using Space-dyed Threads	p. 50
Exploring Choices	p. 52
Using Charms, Buttons and Embellishments	p. 52
Beads and Cross Stitch	p. 56
Silk Ribbon and Cross Stitch	p. 58
Blackwork Embroidery	p. 60
Assisi Embroidery	p. 63
Counted But Free	p. 64
Pulled Thread and Drawn Thread Work	p. 66
Hem Stitching	p. 68
Hardanger Embroidery	p. 70
Adapting Chart Designs	p. 77
Designing a Sampler	p. 78
Personalising Your Work	p. 80
Designing Monograms	p. 80
Computer-Aided Design	p. 81
Stitch Library	p. 83
Working the Projects	p. 126
Motif Library	p. 127
Finishing Techniques	p. 182
Bibliography	p. 188
Acknowledgements	p. 188
Suppliers	p. 189
Index	p. 190
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