EmbroideryFrom the Potter Needlework Library. Marries needlecraft fundamentals with a truly sophisticated sense of style. This book illustrates basic techniques with beautiful, innovative projects designed by the most creative artisans working today, so crafters can experience the thrill of creating a unique keepsake from their very first attempt. |
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Airforce blue Anchor DMC Anchor or DMC appliqué Back lines Backstitch Pale baste Beetle Pillow blanket stitch border buttonhole stitch canvaswork colors shown corners coton à broder coverlet crazy patchwork create Crewel embroidery Crewelwork cross stitch cutwork decorative described on pages DMC cotton floss drawn thread edging stitches embellishment stitches embroidery hoop embroidery stitches embroidery thread evenweave feather stitch filling stitch finished flat stitch flowers fold French knots herringbone stitch insertion stitch lazy daisy stitch leaf leaf shapes Legs Chain stitch linear stitch machine stitch motifs outline stitches Pale aqua Pale olive pearl cotton photocopier pillowcase pulled thread rectangle repeat rows running stitch satin stitch seam allowance shapes skein small stitch Small straight stitches square stem stitch stitch bars stitch fig stitch page 25 stitch Pale strands strips tablecloth tea cozy Trace and transfer Trace the outlines tracing paper Transfer the pattern trimming wool yarn zipper