Needleplay Author:Erica Wilson If you watched any or all of Erica Wilson's television programs, you were probably fascinated by the embroideries she demonstrated and frustrated by the fact that the program was over before you really grasped her techniques. Now you can follow her instructions step-by-step and make your own version of decorated blue jeans, a house-sha... more »ped doorstop -- or a handbag -- made of plastic canvas, a favorite illustration from Beatrix Potter, a copy of a Chinese plate or any other of her delightful designs.
The directions are all spelled out for you -- the materials, the stitches, the steps from start to finish. There are diagrams of all the crewel and needlepoint stitches used and pictures in both color and B&W of all projects. in addition to specific directions for individual pieces, general instructions are also included, from threading the needle to making decorative pompoms.« less