Embroidery: The Ideal Guide to Stitching, Whatever Your Level of Expertise (Spiral Bound)

Biographical Note:
Lucinda Ganderton is a designer and writer with extensive experience in needlework and other traditional crafts. An accomplished craftsperson in her own right, Lucinda has written and contributed to a huge range of books and magazine articles on needlework. She has also appeared on television and has created several needlepoint tapestry kits, including designs for the Sunday Telegraph, The Observer, and Women's Weekly.

Brief Description:
"Embroidery covers every aspect of the craft: materials and mounting techniques, fabrics and frames, along with more than 200 stitches illustrated and explained with easy-to-follow instructions. With an at-a-glance gallery to help you find the perfect stitch for your next project, this tried-and-trusted modern classic is a must-have for stitchers of all ages and abilities. Full of top tips on which threads, needles and fabrics work best with which stitches, this design book is sure to unleash your potential and inspire your creativity like never before! Whether you are an embroidery beginner looking for a clear and easy-to-follow guide to a plethora of beautiful stitch types or an accomplished crafter seeking to perfect your technique and pattern design, this all-encompassing embroidery stitch book has something for everyone to love. From materials to mounting techniques, fabrics to frames, this easy-to-navigate needlework book has more than 200 stitches explained in excellent detail, with a practical stitch gallery providing readers with a clear view of each stitch, suitable for both beginners and proficient stitch enthusiasts. It's time to perfect your patterns and clean up your cross stitch with this embroidery starter kit that'll redefine textile art as you know it!"--Publisher marketing.

Publisher Marketing:
DK brings you an all-encompassing embroidery book on needlework, stitches and more!

Whether you are an embroidery beginner wanting to learn the basics or an accomplished crafter seeking to perfect your technique, this all-encompassing embroidery stitch book has something for everyone to love!

Embroidery Stitches Step-by-Step covers every aspect of the craft: materials and mounting techniques, fabrics and frames, along with more than 200 stitches illustrated and explained with easy-to-follow instructions. With an at-a-glance gallery to help you find the perfect stitch for your next project, this tried-and-trusted modern classic is a must-have for stitchers of all ages and abilities.

Review Citations:

• Library Journal 10/01/2022 pg. 58 (EAN 9780744068795, Paperback)