Embroidery: The Ideal Guide to Stitching, Whatever Your Level of Expertise

Embroidery: The Ideal Guide to Stitching, Whatever Your Level of Expertise

by Lucinda Ganderton
Embroidery: The Ideal Guide to Stitching, Whatever Your Level of Expertise

Embroidery: The Ideal Guide to Stitching, Whatever Your Level of Expertise

by Lucinda Ganderton

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Overview

DK brings you an all-encompassing embroidery book on needlework, stitches and more! 

Whether you are an embroidery beginner wanting to learn the basics or an accomplished crafter seeking to perfect your technique, this all-encompassing embroidery stitch book has something for everyone to love!

Embroidery Stitches Step-by-Step
covers every aspect of the craft: materials and mounting techniques, fabrics and frames, along with more than 200 stitches illustrated and explained with easy-to-follow instructions. With an at-a-glance gallery to help you find the perfect stitch for your next project, this tried-and-trusted modern classic is a must-have for stitchers of all ages and abilities.

Dive straight in to discover: 

- Over 200 decorative stitches with practical ideas on where to use them
- A comprehensive stitch gallery allowing readers to quickly find the stitches they’re interested in 
- Featuring several handy how-to guides and basic embroidery considerations for beginners
 
Full of top tips on which threads, needles and fabrics work best with which stitches, this design book is sure to unleash your potential and inspire your creativity like never before! 
Whether you are an embroidery beginner looking for a clear and easy-to-follow guide to a plethora of beautiful stitch types or an accomplished crafter seeking to perfect your technique and pattern design, this all-encompassing embroidery stitch book has something for everyone to love. 

From materials to mounting techniques, fabrics to frames, this easy-to-navigate needlework book has more than 200 stitches explained in excellent detail, with a practical stitch gallery providing readers with a clear view of each stitch, suitable for both beginners and proficient stitch enthusiasts. It’s time to perfect your patterns and clean up your cross stitch with this embroidery starter kit that’ll redefine textile art as you know it!

At DK, we believe in the power of discovery.

So whether you fancy taking up a new skill or simply find sanctuary in sewing, unleash your creativity and craftiness with this modern embroidery book.

When you’ve finished Embroidery Step By Step why not also try Sew Step by Step, a complementing title as part of DK’s Step by Step series. Unleash your creative potential with a plethora of stunning stitches!

Proving the perfect embroidery gift for the stitching lover in your life, embark on embroidery projects and create inspiring stitches to treasure forever. An inspirational and practical guide to more than 200 embroidery and needlepoint stitches.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780744068795
Publisher: DK
Publication date: 11/29/2022
Pages: 160
Sales rank: 201,262
Product dimensions: 7.50(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Lucinda Ganderton is a designer and writer with extensive experience in needlework and other traditional crafts. An accomplished craftsperson in her own right, Lucinda has written and contributed to a huge range of books and magazine articles on needlework. She has also appeared on television and has created several needlepoint tapestry kits, including designs for the Sunday Telegraph, The Observer, and Women's Weekly.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Materials, Tools, and Techniques 10

Tools, Fabrics, Threads, and Frames 12

Mounting Techniques 17

Stitch Techniques 18

Gallery of Stitches 22

Line and Border Stitches 36

Outline Stitches 38

Border Stitches 47

Composite Border Stitches 62

Filling Stitches 70

Powdered Filling and Isolated Stitches 72

Open and Solid Filling Stitches 84

Openwork Stitches 94

Pulled Fabric Stitches 96

Drawn Thread and Insertion Stitches 104

Cutwork and Edging Stitches 111

Needlepoint Stitches 116

Straight Needlepoint Stitches 118

Diagonal Needlepoint Stitches 128

Cross and Star Needlepoint Stitches 138

Looped and Tied Needlepoint Stitches 150

Index 156

Acknowledgments 160

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