Mary Thomas's Embroidery Book

Mary Thomas's Embroidery Book
Author: Mary Thomas
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 322
Release: 1983-01-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0486245306

This comprehensive survey of the traditional embroidery arts covers everything from appliqué to smocking. Over thirty different types of traditional needlework are introduced, including black work, cut work, Hardanger embroidery, Jacobean embroidery, patchwork, quilting, and more. Instructions. Helpful hints on materials and equipment. 421 black-and-white illustrations.

Mary Thomas's Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches

Mary Thomas's Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches
Author: Mary Thomas
Publisher:
Total Pages: 208
Release: 1989-01-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780340510759

First published in 1934, Mary Thomas' book has long been a favorite of novice and experienced embroiderers alike. Updated by Jan Eaton, it pictures and describes over 400 embroidery stitches arranged by usage.

Encyclopedia of Embroidery Stitches, Including Crewel

Encyclopedia of Embroidery Stitches, Including Crewel
Author: Marion Nichols
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2012-07-06
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0486139778

Precise explanations and instructions, clearly illustrated, on how to work chain, back, cross, knotted, woven stitches, and many more — 178 in all, including Cable Outline, Whipped Satin, and Eyelet Buttonhole. Over 1400 illustrations.

Mary Thomas's Knitting Book

Mary Thomas's Knitting Book
Author: Mary Thomas
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2013-07-24
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0486317382

Classic "how-to" book covers everything from winding yarn and fundamental stitches to making patterns and garments, blocking, and more with over 250 technique diagrams illustrating every basic step and pattern.

The Embroidery Stitch Bible

The Embroidery Stitch Bible
Author: Betty Barnden
Publisher:
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2003
Genre: Embroidery
ISBN: 9781903975473

More than 200 stitches are photographed and accompanied by easy to follow charts in this essential reference for embroiderers. From basic cross stitch and chain stitch to more complicated couching, laid work, and drawn thread work, this is the stitch bible for embroiderers wishing to improve their technique and add new dimensions to their work. Stitches are arranged according to their use, including outlines, filling stitches, isolated stitches, motifs, edgings, hems, insertions, flat stitches, backgrounds, and textures. Concealed spiral binding allows embroiderers to read and practice simultaneously.

The Royal School of Needlework Book of Embroidery

The Royal School of Needlework Book of Embroidery
Author: Royal School of Needlework
Publisher: SearchPress+ORM
Total Pages: 410
Release: 2018-06-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1781265437

An all-in-one volume covering crewelwork, canvaswork, and six other types of hand embroidery, from the renowned school established in nineteenth-century England. This beautiful book is a rich source of embroidery techniques, stitches, and projects, covering eight key subjects in detail: crewelwork, bead embroidery, stumpwork, canvaswork, goldwork, whitework, blackwork, and silk shading. Collecting all the books in the trusted, bestselling Royal School of Needlework Essential Stitch Guide series, plus a new section on mounting your finished work, this fantastic book—heavily illustrated with photos—is a must-have for all embroiderers.

The Stitches of Creative Embroidery

The Stitches of Creative Embroidery
Author: Jacqueline Enthoven
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
Total Pages: 238
Release: 1987
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780887401114

This classic book of embroidery stitch instructions shows more than 200 different stitches, many of them endangered ethnic types which have not been in print before. Many countries including France, Spain, India, Mexico, and the Orient are represented. Step-by-step diagrams and photographs of finished articles will inspire even a beginner.

The Embroidery Book

The Embroidery Book
Author: Christen Brown
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2016-11-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1617452254

“A spectacular encyclopedia of embroidery, sharing valuable techniques passed down through the generations . . . you’ll wonder how you ever worked without it.” —Sew Magazine Enjoy the tranquility of slow stitching with this step-by-step, visual guide to 149 embroidery stitches, motifs, and extras. Go beyond basic color theory–robust color charts take the guesswork out of choosing thread, silk ribbon, buttons, beads, and trims. Then take your embroidery to the next level with luxurious seam treatments and stunning stand-alone designs. Bestselling author Christen Brown’s traditional and contemporary techniques are showcased in a colorful gallery of crazy-quilted projects. “An overview of embroidery stitches and techniques as well as inspiration for embroidery projects . . . She dissects several of her pieces, summarizing the color palette, decorative elements, and stitches used.” —Library Journal