The Needlecraft Style Directory

Written for both beginning and experienced needlecraft enthusiasts, this reference volume shows how to make virtually every basic stitch and describes each stitch's common uses. The book's first part describes the many different needlecraft styles crewel, quilting, needlepoint, and dozens more. The second part is a stitch directory, presenting easy-to-follow diagrams that show how each stitch is accomplished. The book's chapters cover Fabric Embellishment surface embroidery, beadwork, needlepoint, and more Fabric Construction patchwork, quilting, various styles of applique, and more Fabric Manipulation smocking, hemstitching, cutwork, and more Part Two chapters which illustrate surface embroidery stitches, cross stitches, knotted stitches, straight stitches, pulled and drawn threadwork stitches, needlepoint stitches, looped stitches, and a dozen more miscellaneous stitches The Needlecraft Style Directory" is the comprehensive reference book for embroiderers, sewers, quilters, and needlecraft enthusiasts of all levels. More than 400 diagrams and illustrations.