Synopses & Reviews
Welcome to the rewarding and wonderful world of counted cross-stitch! All the basics of this popular and time-tested method of embroidery are compiled here in a full-color, step-by-step format. Discover what fabrics, flosses, and tools to use; how to cross-stitch on different types of materials; how to execute different types of stitches, and more. 20 delightful projects--specially geared for the beginner--will help you master each technique. Learn the fundamental cross-stitch and make a "Bless This Home" sign. See how to embellish with beads and make a Native-American-inspired "Lone Wolf." An alphabet sampler provides the tools needed to personalize and sign your work. Find out how to use plastic canvas and stitch an adorable "Snowman" ornament. As you work through the chapters, the knowledge you have gained will build upon itself, enabling you to eventually tackle any cross-stitch project that strikes your fancy. "Bonus: An inspiring gallery of extraordinary cross-stitch pieces by leading designers!
Synopsis
..".treats all the basics of cross-stitch--except the actual sewing...presented in 20-question formats, with oversize charts, graphs, and directions. Designs are simple, featuring animals and nature....gallery showcasing the work of nine needlepoint artists....Metric conversion charts appended."--"Booklist. ..".introduction to cross stitch breaks down the various aspects of the technique into easily mastered segments...step-by-step illustrations....A major section...is devoted to a gallery of master cross-stitch embroideries--something often neglected in a book for beginners....Public libraries--even the smallest--cannot go wrong purchasing this title."--"Library Journal.
Synopsis
“Treats all the basics of cross-stitch—except the actual sewing...presented in 20-question formats, with over-size charts, graphs, and directions. Designs are simple, featuring animals and nature.... [with a] gallery showcasing the work of nine needlepoint artists....Metric conversion charts appended.”—
Booklist. “Public libraries—even the smallest—cannot go wrong purchasing this title.”—
Library Journal.Synopsis
“Treats all the basics of cross-stitch—except the actual sewing...presented in 20-question formats, with over-size charts, graphs, and directions. Designs are simple, featuring animals and nature.... [with a] gallery showcasing the work of nine needlepoint artists....Metric conversion charts appended.”—
Booklist. “Public libraries—even the smallest—cannot go wrong purchasing this title.”—
Library Journal.Synopsis
All the basics of this popular and time-tested method of embroidery are compiled here in a full-color, easy-to-understand format. The introduction covers tools and general techniques, while a series of questions and answers outlines all the stitching basics, from cross-stitching with more than one color of floss to creating specialty stitches. Twenty delightful projects, geared to the beginner, will help you master each skill. Make a Bless This Home sign with a fundamental cross-stitch. Embellish a Native American-inspired Lone Wolf embroidery with beading. As you work through the chapters, the knowledge you gain will build upon itself, eventually enabling you to tackle any cross-stitch project.
About the Author
The author lives in Pleasant Hill, CA.