Encyclopedia of Cross-Stitch Techniques

Name: Encyclopedia of Cross-Stitch Techniques
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ISBN: 9780762416646

ISBN-10: 0762416645

ISBN-13: 9780762416646

Edition: N/A

Authors: Betty Barnden, Elizabeth Vrato

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Cross stitch is one of the fastest growing crafts of recent years. More and more people are discovering the joy of an activity that is relaxing to perform, enriching to learn, and produces such varied and attractive end results. One consequence of this growing interest is a profusion of information on the subject, particularly over the internet, and by word of mouth through cross stitch groups. All this information has now been collated into one volume, in an easy-to-use format which allows quick referencing of stitches and techniques. The Encyclopedia of Cross Stitch Techniques includes guidance for both beginners and experts, with a how-to-use section and essential information on…

Book details

List price: $27.95
Publisher: Running Press Book Publishers
Publication date: 9/17/2003
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 160
Size: 8.50" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.694



Introduction



Materials and Equipment


Threads


Fabrics


Equipment



Stitch Library


Basic Stitches


Special Cross Stitches


Blackwork Filling Patterns


Hardanger Stitches


Alphabets


Other Useful Stitches



Working Practice


General Guidelines


Cross Stitch from a Chart


Designs Printed on Fabric and Canvas


Assisi Work


Waste Canvas Technique


Blackwork


Hardanger Work


Repeating Patterns


Adapting Patterns



Design Your Own


Design Sources


Which Method to Use?


Preparing the Image


Adjusting the Image


Applying Designs Direct to Fabric


Preparing Charts


Charts on Non-Square Grids


Charts for Hardanger Work


Charting Repeats, Borders, and Corners



Showing Off


Make your own Greetings Cards


Mat and Frame a Picture


Make a Hanging


Make a Pillow Cover


Make a Pincushion


Frame a Mirror


Make a Box


Frame a Photo


Line a Purse


Quick Makes



Gallery


Traditional Motifs with a Twist


Scenes and Townscapes


Animals


Natural Forms


Innovations


Care of Embroidery


Glossary


Suppliers


Index


Credits