The New Cross Stitcher's Bible: The Definitive Manual of Essential Cross Stitch and Counted Thread Techniques

by Jane Greenoff

Overview

This is a completely new and revised edition of the best-selling "Cross Stitcher's Bible", from one of the world's favourite cross stitch designers, Jane Greenoff. This essential guide to cross stitch and other counted thread embroidery techniques includes an extensive illustrated stitch library. Inspiring new projects present exciting stitching challenges, ranging in size from cards to cushions. Versatile motifs and sampler picture designs are all clearly charted and can easily be adapted for other projects. This is the must-have, easy-to-follow companion for all cross stitchers to bring them up-to-date with the latest trends, techniques and materials.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780715337714
Publisher:	David & Charles
Publication date:	03/25/2019
Edition description:	UK ed.
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	399,950
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.61(d)

Table of Contents

Introduction; GETTING STARTED includes:; How to use charts; Equipment; Choosing & managing threads; Starting to stitch; CREATIVE OPTIONS includes:; Introduction to fabrics; Introduction to threads; Stitching on canvas and paper; Stitching in miniature; EXPLORING CHOICES includes:; Charms, buttons & embellishments; Blackwork embroidery; Hardanger embroidery; Pattern darning and pulled thread embroidery; Hemstitching; STITCH LIBRARY; An easy-to-use comprehensive library of over 70 stitches.; CHARTED MOTIF LIBRARY; Over 100 designs including samplers for births, weddings, Christmas and anniversaries.