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A-Z of Needlepoint, The Ultimate Needlepoint Resource for Beginning and Experienced Embroiderers by Country Bumpkin. Included are over 1200 step-by-step photos with simple instructions for over 65 different stitches and a multitude of interesting hints and tidbits. Explore one of the oldest and most popular types of embroidery today. This easy to use book takes the reader on a fascinating journey into the wonderful world of canvaswork, with plenty to enhance the stitch repertoire of those already captivated by this versatile form of embroidery.

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The Ultimate Needlepoint Resource for Beginning and Experienced Embroiderers

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Pages:128
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Publisher: Country Bumpkin & Quilter's Resource
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Did you know that needlepoint, dating back to 1500BC, has been discovered in the tomb of an Egyptian Pharaoh?

Or that canvaswork was practiced by the courtesans of the royal Japanese courts in the first century AD?

Despite being one of the oldest forms of embroidery, needlepoint has developed many forms of contemporary styles and is still one of the most popular types of needlework today.

This easy to use book will start you on a fascinating journey into the world of needlepoint or will enhance the stitch repertoire of those already traveling on this road.

The 128 page full color book includes

  • Over 1,200 step-by-step photographs accompanied by simple instructions for over 65 different stitches.
  • Up to date information about the fabrics, threads and tools you will need.
  • Dozens of interesting hints and tidbits to help you perfect your stitches and learn more about this versatile form of embroidery.

 

 

Table of Contents

General Information5Gobelin stitch - straight60
Types of canvas5Greek stitch 61
Preparing canvas5Herringbone stitch 62
Threads6Herringbone stitch - double63
Tools6Hungarian stitch64
Starting, finishing and joining threads 7Hungarian diamond stitch65
Blocking 8Jacquard stitch 68
Stitches9Kalem stitch 71
Algerian eye stitch10Knitting stitch 72
Aubusson stitch12Knotted stitch 73
Back stitch13Leaf stitch 74
Back stitch spider web15Leviathan stitch 76
Basketweave stitch16Leviathan stitch - double 78
Brick stitch17Milanese stitch 80
Brighton stitch18Mosaic stitch 81
Byzantine stitch 21Oriental stitch 84
Cashmere stitch 23Parisian stitch 86
Chequer stitch 26Perspective stitch 87
Continental stitch 28Quick stitch 89
Cross stitch 30Ray stitch 91
Cross stitch - double 32Ray stitch - expanded93

Cross stitch - half

33Renaissance stitch 95
Cross stitch - long-armed35Rhodes stitch97
Cross stitch - Montenegrin36Rhodes stitch - half99
Cross stitch - oblong37Rice stitch 100
Cross stitch - two-sided38Rococo stitch 102
Cross stitch - upright39Rya stitch 104
Darning stitch 41Scottish stitch 105
Diagonal stitch 42Shell stitch 106
Diamond eyelet stitch44Stem stitch 109
Eggs-in-a-basket stitch 46Surrey stitch 111
Eyelet stitch 48Triangle stitch 112
Fern stitch 50Tweed stitch 116
Fishbone stitch 51Vee stitch 118
Florentine stitch 53Velvet stitch 120
French stitch 55Web stitch 121
Gobelin stitch - encroaching57Wheatsheaf stitch 122
Gobelin stitch - plaited58Index124
Gobelin stitch - slanted59Other CB Publications126

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