Stitch SamplerThis clear & concise reference guide shows readers how to use & combine every stitch to achieve the best decorative & textural affects. Loaded with enticing & accessible photographs. More than 200 decorative and practical stitches-fully illustrated and clearly explained. Stitch craft in Color: Stitch Sampler is a practical and inspirational guide to choosing and working a comprehensive range of stitches. Packed with color photographs of finished stitches and work in progress, it is an invaluable source of reference for embroidery, canvas work, dressmaking, and other needlecrafts. For quick and easy reference, stitches are grouped under the headings of outline and border, filling, openwork, and needlepoint stitches. Every stitch is accompanied by step-by-step instructions, and every stage of the working is illustrated with clear, annotated photographs. A time-saving information box shows the finished stitch close-up and includes advice on how to use it and which threads and background fabrics are the most suitable. Stitches are graded according to the level of skill required. Stitch Sampler features a unique photographic gallery, showing finished samples of each stitch for comparison and selection. The book also includes a practical section that demonstrates how to prepare threads and fabrics and how to select materials. Both an instructional manual for beginners and a source book for the more accomplished stitches, Stitch Sampler is the essential guide to modern needlework. |
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ABCDE ABCDEFGHI angle back stitch backgrounds METHOD Band blanket stitch block blunt needle borders METHOD Bring the needle buttonhole stitch chain stitch Chevron couching stitch cross stitch diagonal stitch Diamond drawn thread edge embroidery thread fill the required filling METHOD four threads frame Gobelin hem stitch horizontal rows horizontal stitches Insert the needle laid threads large areas METHOD LEVEL Advanced long stitch MATERIALS Any fabric MATERIALS Evenweave fabric MATERIALS Single canvas needlepoint outlines Pass needle Pass the needle Powdered filling previous stitch Pull the needle Pull thread Repeat steps required area right to left rows as filling running stitch satin stitch second row second stitch short stitch slanting stitches Slide the needle square stitch LEVEL Easy stitch LEVEL Intermediate stitch see p.20 STITCH VARIATION stitches MATERIALS Single straight stitches Take the needle TECHNIQUE VARIATION tent stitch thick thread three threads tightly top left upright stitches vertical Woven zigzag