Encyclopedia of Classic & Vintage Stitches Book

Encyclopedia of Classic & Vintage Stitches: 245 Illustrated Embroidery Stitches for Cross Stitch, Crewel, Beadwork, Needle Lace, Stumpwork, & More By Karen Hemingway

A must-have reference for beginners and experienced stitchers!
The Encyclopedia of Classic & Vintage Stitches is the ultimate go-to resource for stitchwork practitioners! It's a compendium of 245 embroidery stitches photographed close-up, accompanied by stitch-by-stitch instructions, plus hundreds of illustrations and meticulous charts and diagrams!
24 superb projects for every kind of embroidery, from cross-stitching and huck-weaving, crewel and needle-lace to smocking and bargello!
In depth details are also provided on suitable fabrics, types of threads and needles. Information is also included on how to prepare the fabric, and the best uses for each type of embroidery!