Embroidery Encyclopedia: Stitches and Techniques for Every Embroiderer
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AlbakiReads Editorial A broad, technique-centered reference for building embroidery skills
A broad, technique-centered reference for building embroidery skills
Organized as an encyclopedia, this hardcover guide brings together 290 stitches and techniques across 15 major families, pairing instruction and diagrams with practical information on threads, tools, and equipment. Its scope moves from foundational decisions—how to begin, choose materials, and select stitches—to 90 projects that put newly learned methods into practice. Dedicated sections extend the reference beyond standard needlework, covering smocking, canvas and wool embroidery, bead and ribbon embellishment, and stitched letters and numbers. The emphasis on traditional techniques and common embroidery questions makes it structured for repeated consultation as skills develop.
Good fit for readers who enjoy
- Beginning embroiderers seeking step-by-step foundations
- Experienced stitchers expanding their technique repertoire
- Crafters interested in smocking, embellishments, or embroidered lettering
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Book Overview Learn the basics of embroidery and all the stitches and techniques you'll need. Then practice, explore, and experiment to master this anc...
Use this timeless and comprehensive guide to seek solutions to many of the most common embroidery issues. Learn how to get started and know what embroidery materials and threads to use, what stitches are best, and what patterns you should follow. In this encyclopedic work, expert embroiderer and teacher Martine Biessy shares traditional needle embroidery techniques that were formerly passed down orally from generation to generation.
Whether you are taking your first steps as an embroiderer or want to expand your knowledge or discover new techniques, this comprehensive volume guides you step by step. You'll get
- 290 stitches and techniques, classified by 15 major families;
- 90 projects to make with the stitches you master;
- detailed instructions and precise diagrams;
- information on the threads, tools, and equipment you'll need for proper embroidery techniques; and
- special sections on smocking, embroidering on canvas and wool, using embellishments like beads and ribbons, and embroidering text and numbers.
Embroiderers of every skill level will treasure this invaluable resource and will keep it at hand permanently for easy reference.
Book Details Format: Hardcover | Pages: 416 | Language: English | Publisher: SCHIFFER CRAFT | ISBN: 0764368494
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