Needlework Stitches Author:Barbara Snook An invaluable "working dictionary" for those who are interested in the art of fine needlework, this illustrated handbook offers a remarkable range of 370 familiar and unfamiliar stitches, including distinctive and unusual English and European variations. — Clear diagrams and concise directions make it easy for beginner or experienced needleworker... more » to master any stitch. A simple alphabetical arrangement of stitches, grouped according to working method, enables anyone to find quickly any stitch or its variations.
Modern needleworkers who wish to enlarge their knowledge of needlework techniques may be encouraged by this pictorial glossary to venture beyond cross-stitch and simple embroidery and attempt other traditional types of fine needlework, perhaps the popular tent stitch or the Florentine, or flame, stitch, both recently revived because of their effectiveness. Surface fillings, counted-thread embroidery, Hardanger, drawn-thread, and drawn-fabric work are among the types discussed, as well as smocking, edging, picoting, and insertion.
Barbara Snook, a highly skilled teacher, offers here an unparalleled opportunity for needleworkers to learn new skills and to create a variety of decorative articles for personal and home use.« less