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A Creative Guide to Cross Stitch Embroidery
A Creative Guide to Cross Stitch Embroidery Author:Jan Eaton The most comprehensive, practical and sumptuously illustrated guide to this popular embroidery technique. Over 50 original projects ranging from traditional samplers, festive cards and tree decorations to cushions, bags, table-linen and bed-linen. Each project has an easy-to-follow, full-color chart plus a comprehensive key to the threads used. ... more »More than 200 additional patterns for whole designs, alphabets, borders and motifs -- over 100 in full color. Detailed instructions on the selection and use of materials and equipment, how to work the basic stitches and follow a chart, as well as advice on framing embroideries. Inspirational ideas for combining and adapting designs, guidance on making your own charts and adapting the cross stitch designs in needlepoint, color knitting and filet crochet.« less