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Page 29
... backstitches over adjoining threads on the canvas is the method used to form a lush pile embroidery called turkeywork . Early settlers were inspired by the beautiful carpets im- ported to the colonies via England from Turkey . Some ...
... backstitches over adjoining threads on the canvas is the method used to form a lush pile embroidery called turkeywork . Early settlers were inspired by the beautiful carpets im- ported to the colonies via England from Turkey . Some ...
Page 55
... backstitches ( figure 2-8 ) along the upper edge of the design for a foundation . Take the needle underneath to the left side at the end of each row . Working from left to right , insert the needle under the foundation stitch to form a ...
... backstitches ( figure 2-8 ) along the upper edge of the design for a foundation . Take the needle underneath to the left side at the end of each row . Working from left to right , insert the needle under the foundation stitch to form a ...
Page 78
... backstitches . When the entire block is joined , press the seam allowances to one side . Excess bulk at corners may be trimmed if necessary . To make an appliqué block , turn in the edges along the outline and baste . Position bias ...
... backstitches . When the entire block is joined , press the seam allowances to one side . Excess bulk at corners may be trimmed if necessary . To make an appliqué block , turn in the edges along the outline and baste . Position bias ...
Contents
A Brief Historical Introduction to Needlework | 9 |
Chapter 2 | 22 |
Chapter 3 | 48 |
Copyright | |
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appliqué backstitches band bargello baste batting beautiful bed covers bed rug blanket stitch Bring the needle Bring the thread burlap buttonhole buttonhole stitch candlewicking canvas chain stitch colonial women color corners cotton Courtesy crewel embroidery crewelwork cutwork drawstring embroidered embroidery stitch fabric strips folded edge form a loop foundation fabric garments half-inch seam hemstitching hooked rugs hoop inches long inches wide insert the needle knit layers left to right linen match muslin needle arts needlecraft needlepoint needlework one-half inches one-quarter inch opening openwork padded frame patches patchwork pattern placket Pull the thread purse quilt top raw edges rectangle right side right to left running stitches satin stitch sewn shown in figure silk single crochet skirt Slip-stitch square stitch figure Stitch This stitch stumpwork T-pins take a stitch tape taut tiny stitch trim turkeywork Turn valance Whipstitch whitework wool wrong side yarn