Book Description
As much about motivation as it is about teaching techniques, this bold and vibrant quilting resource guides readers through the stages of the quilting process while offering encouragement and advice. Leading readers on a personal journey, the projects detail the joy of pursuing a passion for quilts through the creative exercises designed to help others tap into their own individual style and free their artistic spirit. With hints and tips on everything from fabric selection to choosing the right tools, this inspirational and instructive guide is a must for anyone interested in quilting.
Customer Reviews:
Ms Olson has made a quilt admirer out of me.......2007-08-29
I'll just say it. I always thought quilting was a LOT of work for something that was pretty ho-hum when you finished. But this book is simply dazzling in the approach to quilting. Her works are innovative and beautifully executed, and her methods are clearly explained. I bought the book Art Quilts a Celebration (might have the title slightly off - but it is a collection of hundreds of art quilts from the 80's to present day. PBS offered it as a "thank you" in a membership drive) THIS book was far more inspiring to me. I am now ready to dip into the world of quilts, and I believe I'm going to love it, thanks to Ms. Olson.
Colour explosion plus black and white.......2007-08-23
This book is really two books. First Barbara gives a history
of her journey into quilting, leading up to the moment she
found her own inimitable style. That is interesting, but of course
you are only going to read it once. The second, and major, part
of the book is a detailed look at the design and construction of
her particular flamboyant quilts. She uses a mass of colourful
petal or wave like pieces to make an abstract but organic shape.
Then she adds geometric elements in black and white, like checks
or spirals. The effect is an explosion of energy. Not for every
home!
There are details of the construction, using drawings on freezer
paper or Totally Stable, and then templates. She illustrates in
meticulous detail how to construct both geometric and organic
spirals. It's unlikely that anyone would try to imitate her quilts
as they look like a life's worth of work in each. The quilting
itself is amazing, and I should think she must have access to a lot
of batiks and jewel shades of fabric. I don't know why, but the
images in her quilts say 'acid trip', 'Woodstock' and similar!
It's a very clearly laid out book, with a lot of excellent colour
photos.
Wow!.......2007-02-15
She does a great job of showing and explaining things for those of us wanting to express ourselves in an artistic way with fabric. Go for it and try some new things.
Stunning fabric art.......2007-02-03
In trying to separate a rating for the book itself as opposed to the content/context of it, initially I can say this book is not really a how-to as much as a "how I discovered the artist within." Except, of course, for the brilliant description of the angled spirals that so often find their way to Barbara Olson's quilts. That said, there is good information on construction here but it is not for the beginner or the faint of heart. The book is more an example of what's ultimately possible when we quit hampering our creative muse and give full rein to the medium in which we work.
Olson's quilted art is not the homely homespun blanket you'd cuddle under by a fire. These pieces are a fire unto themselves. The book is worth owning just to have a glimpse of her work. As a beginning quilter, the photos and close up construction information stir my own creative needs to aspire to step outsite the box. (Also makes me long for a high-tech quilting machine, but that's another story.)
Book showcases Unbelieveable talent and creativity.......2007-01-22
The book starts at the beginning, and you can travel with Barbara as she discovers and develops her own inner creativity and as a busy and practical Mom with several kids, made a great studio in her home, and shows how she turned Art Quilts into a self-sustaining career.
It lightly brushes over how she also uses it in some Interior Designs for her husband's Architectural firm (but alas, no pictures...), which I wish she elaborated on a bit more.[I would love to see how she incorporates her bold style of Textile Arts into homes and offices- but maybe that is being saved for another book?]
Art Quilting has brought out the creative side of herself and has totally changed her life around. She shows you how she did it, and almost step-by-step (short of smokin' a lot of weed-LOL) how artistic exercises, certain tapes and books helped develop her abilities from ho-hum to WOW! with extremely original and bold creative work. There are also a lot of advanced quilting techniques that are not covered anywhere else, such as multi-colored spirals.
For anyone getting into the Textile Arts, the book is worth buying just for the excellent creativity exercises. It is truly inspiring!
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History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)
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Book Description
Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.
Customer Reviews:
Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03
Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.
Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19
Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.
Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09
There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.
For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.
Very Interesting.......2007-03-07
It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.
History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10
Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.
I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.
Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.
Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.
I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.
This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.
Book Description
90 Crazy Quilt Stitches are illustrated with how-to instructions. In addition to these amazing stitches, you will find ribbon motifs that are perfect for adding dimension to your crazy patchwork.
Customer Reviews:
Exactly what I was looking for!.......2006-07-02
I had finished piecing my first crazy quilt and only knew about two embroidery stitches with which to embellish it...of all the books that said they were "the one" I chose this one, and it was PERFECT. Each stitch, no matter how complex, is broken down into simple stitches and explained, so not only did I add feather stitches, I made vines and flowers and butterflies! This book is perfect for the beginner who wants her project to look like she's not a beginner!
Crazy Quilt Stitches . . . a success!.......2005-08-24
this book, An Encyclopedia of Crazy Quilt Stitches and Motifs, was very useful and
informative for my current needlepoint project which included crazy quilt stitches
as an overlay. the color photos allowed you to see the application of each stitch.
the pages of illustration were easy to follow. i am very pleased to own this book for
my stitching library.
robin king
memphis tennessee
I love looking through this book.......2005-03-27
I love to get ideas from the first few pages that show all the stitches in one place. I've learned lots of new stitches that have looked great. The drawings make it easier to see where the needle should go. I wasn't disappointed.
Great For Learning Crazy Quilt Stitches.......2002-01-11
This book was exactly what I was looking for, it teaches you many different basic stitches and then later in the book combines them together to make great looking designs. It also has a small section on embroidering with ribbons which is really nice. It shows you how to make flowers, birds and even a spider web with a spider attached. If you haven't done much embroidery and are looking for a book to show you how to get started this is the one for you. Happy Quilting.
I was most let down with this book.......2000-06-23
the motifs, embellishments and stitches were great but for the price I felt quite let down with the inside of the book.
it would have been nice to see more.
there have been other books with a lot more work and color but cheaper than this book
but great cover! please dont be offended
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This book will tell you everything about Embroidery on Paper. It contains patterns for seasonal cards, wedding, baby, anniversary, abstract designs, flowers and more. All totalled over 160 patterns. A wonderful way to expand the beautiful art of embroidery. The concept and techniques are not difficult. Anyone who can handle a needle and thread can create a beautiful card. The patterns and techniques illustrated and explained in the book can be transfered to any type of paper or used in combination with many different crafts from parchment crafting to rubber stamping to scrapbooking. This is the only English language book on the market today illustrating and explaining the techniques.
Customer Reviews:
Fun.......2007-06-01
I am enjoying making my own cards using the patterns in this book. It is easy and fun. My family and friends that I send the cards to have complimented my work.
Fun new hobby........2007-03-22
Paper embroidery is a new hobby for me and the patterns and ideas in the book are great! My only disappointment was that there were few "male" oriented patterns, except for the plain designs. I would have liked to have seen boats, animals, etc.
Embroidery on Paper.......2007-01-12
Product very weel presented. Clear and easy to follow instructions. Good drawings and a great choice of models.
Best Embroidery Patterns Ever!.......2007-01-10
If you have an interest in embroidery on paper, this book has the most beautiful patterns and a variety for all occasions and holidays. The finished embroidery designs are shown in color and the pattern instructions are easy to follow. The greeting cards you can make using these patterns will be most excellent!
Basics of embroidery on paper.......2006-03-19
The appearance of this used book is brand new. I am very pleased with it and would order a used book from this company again.
Book Description
Embroidery machines are the hottest trend in home sewing, with over 400,000 machines in use. The possibilities are endless when it comes to embellishing everything from kids' wear to table linens. This guide provides essential information that goes beyond the basic instruction manual for owners of a home embroidery machine or combination sewing-embroidery machine.
Taking the guesswork out of using a home embroidery machine, this book covers the entire embroidery process from choosing designs, threads, stabilizers and needles to hooping, design placement and stitching techniques. Simple projects are made easy with step-by-step instructions, allowing readers to experiment with their new skills and embroidery techniques. A handy troubleshooting section helps solve problems along the way. Includes a bonus CD featuring 6 exclusive embroidery designs digitized by award-winning Lindee Goodall, owner of Cactus Punch®.
- Includes a free CD with 6 exclusive designs—a $35 value!
- Tips and techniques for stitching decorative designs onto purchased or sewn items
- An inspiring gallery of project ideas
Customer Reviews:
Embroidery Machine Essentials: How to Stabilize, Hoop, and Stitch Decoratine Designs.......2007-08-23
I was very helpful to me. I'm just a beginner with a newer machine. I could not relate to some of the information. But it did help me with the basics.
Critical info for beginners.......2007-05-25
This is a great book. I am new at machine embroidery and found this book a wonderful reference book for what kind of stabilizer to use and an overall great "how to" for beginners.
Embroidery.......2007-03-16
This is a great book for beginners as well as more advanced machine embroiderer's. I particulary liked the designs on the included CD.
excellent book.......2007-02-06
A great book for anyone who has never used an embroidery machine and does not know where to get started. I purchased this book for less than the cost of a class at the dealer store. Well worth the money.
A must have........2007-01-11
This is an excellent source of information, straight and to the point.
If you are going to do any machine embroidery it is a must have guide.
Book Description
Sensational beaded motifs and borders that add glamour to fashion, accessories, and bridal wear.
Designer Bead Embroidery presents 150 fabulous designs for beaded borders, backgrounds, edgings, motifs, and fringes to embellish bridal, evening, and casual fashions. The results are opulent, but the materials are inexpensive and readily available, and the techniques are simple. Each original design is shown in a close-up photograph and a placement diagram. A complete basics section teaches the stitches and skills. Designer Bead Embroidery makes it easy to create the kind of luxurious beadwork seen on the rich and famous.
Customer Reviews:
Not what I expected.......2007-08-31
I looked forward to the publication of this book, because I had seen and been impressed by the author's clothing. However, it turned out to be a disappointment in many ways. There are some very good instructions, especially on using sequins, but most of the book is given over to a number of designs which I guess are for use on clothing. I found most of them completely uninspiring and I wish more space had been given to techniques.
Excellent beading reference.......2007-06-28
A very comprehensive and excellently produced introduction to beading techniques. Highly recommended as the first reference book for someone starting beading and keen to produce interesting and high quality projects.
Designer Bead Embroidery.......2007-06-27
The designs are inspiring and some of the most original I've seen in any of my collection of bead embroidery books. I haven't tried to reproduce any as yet as it is on loan to a friend who wants a costume for her glass walking act beaded. She is a local performer here in Las Vegas and we are going to make her sparkle with beads.
Disappointing.......2007-06-08
This book is very disappointing. The use of word "designer" on the title is being abused and misled customers. All samples and pattern illustrated in the book are unbearable, old-fashioned, un-creative and un-inspirational. I feel sorry for having it.
Beading.......2007-05-14
This is a great bead book to own. Lots of interesting and unusual bead designs. Photos are wonderful.
Book Description
Prepare to be inspired. This book shows novice and expert quilters alike new ways of planning, designing, and constructing contemporary quilts. The Modern Quilt Workshop takes you through every step of making a quilt, encouraging you and challenging you along the way. You'll learn basic principles of quilt design, as well as new technical skills that will make your quilts more beautiful, more durable, and more fun to make.
Never before published, these breathtaking patterns were created to help you learn specific design and technical skills. Want to learn how to piece circles flawlessly? Need to fine-tune your color choices? Confused about how to choose quilting patterns? Follow the step-by-step diagrams and you'll be mastering new design concepts and innovative techniques with each new project.
Each of the 15 quilt projects shows the level of difficulty, lists the skills you'll learn, and shows how each quilt might look in different color combinations.
- Design tips in each chapter teach you what to look for in fabrics, or options for how to quilt the quilt.
- Measurements and yardage requirements are provided for 4 sizes, from baby quilts to bed quilts.
- Cutting templates, and tips for using them, are included.
A thorough section on quilt construction and assembly helps even the first-time quilter learn the basics of cutting, piecing, aligning seams, thread color selection, choosing batting, quilting, and binding. Beginning quilters will love the simple, yet sophisticated, patterns that can turn a pile of cotton fabric into a work of art. Advanced quilters will hone technical and design skills, as well as master new techniques, such as improvisational piecing and working with sophisticated color palettes.
Whether you wish to create a treasured family heirloom or a beautiful gift for a friend, these unique patterns will inspire you to try something new.
Customer Reviews:
Modern Quilt Workshop - Wonderful Book!.......2007-09-30
This quilt book is wonderful! I am not a modern quilt lover, but this book isn't artsy modern, it is full of clean line quilt patterns that lend themselves to a wide variety of themed fabrics. I have made two quilts in this book and used vintage fabrics for one and bright colors for the other - both turned out wonderful! The instructions are clear and easy to understand. This book is WELL worth the price!
Refreshing.......2007-06-11
This book is refreshing simply because it doesn't go over the same old quilt patterns - no nine patch or log cabin here! Quilts can be modern AND beautiful! I enjoy this book because it helped me understand more about color and fabric choice. It inspired me to take more chances in my quilting. I enjoyed the voice in which this book was written. It was very easy to understand and the quilts are beautiful and achievable.
Great for ideas & learning.......2007-05-30
I like the layout of this book. It is easy to read, and also ranks the difficulty of the project. The back of the book has cutting templates, how to care for your quilt, how to bind the quilt, and a whole lot of info about cutting & piecing. I am glad I bought the book. Some of the projects aren't really my style (such as the 'book club', 'once upon a time' or 'confetti') but the other quilt projects look pretty nice. I was hoping for more quilting projects - the book isn't too thick - but I suppose you could get creative and branch off what they do here. Love all the color combinations they show. The information in the back of the book is great, and I think that alone made it worth the purchase.
Not your mother's quilt book........2007-04-23
Modern, simple, classic and simply beautiful quilts. The instructions seem clear, though I have not made anything from this book yet. All quilts are rated on a 1-5 scale from basic to advanced skills, and there are different colorways shown for each quilt as well as info for varying sizes. There is also a tip section.
do-able, even for beginners!.......2007-03-20
This book arranges projects in order of complexity, and even lists the skills you'll develop while making each project. Helpful, brief lessons on color theory and drawings of how choosing different color schemes changes the feel/mood of the entire quilt. Size charts make it easy to adapt each pattern to 4 different sizes (including napping, twin, etc). I made the "zipper" quilt 2 times for Christmas presents, with great results, simply by following the instructions in the book. I did not enjoy their one-step binding technique, though--I found it frustrating and ultimately have gone back to the traditional 2-step binding. Definitely stretched my idea of how a "quilt" should be designed--I'm not limited to traditional 6" or 9" blocks with a border anymore!
Book Description
Embroidery, needlepoint, knitting, appliqué, quilting, patchwork, crochet, rug-making, macramé, and lacework-all taught through step-by-step instructions and photographs and drawings. A reference for the beginner and expert alike.
Customer Reviews:
An encyclopedia.......2007-05-13
An oldie but a goodie...I love it as it has everything. It is for any type of needlework what the "Joy of Cooking" is for cooking...if you want to know how to do something look here.
easy to follow!.......2006-03-23
I had to buy this book for a fibers class and i'm glad i did. this book is great! easy to follow instructions. if you can get the older one, the cover is much cuter! it helped me learn lots of embroidery stitches, basics of quilting, and the macrame section is great!
This book is a joy!.......2005-12-15
This volume lives up to the title. It is most definitely a very complete guide to needlework. The instructions are flawless, and the lovely presentation will encourage you to try new things and refresh old skills. The Complete Guide to Needlework would make a perfect gift for the crafter in your life, but be sure to buy another copy for yourself. It's just THAT GOOD!
Needlework of all kinds.......2005-10-28
This book is just packed full of information of all kinds of needlework and is easy to read and understand.
I have been looking for a book that would be helpful in showing differents stitches in knitting and crocheting and found to my amazements that this book was just perfect. It not only showed crochet and knitting stitches, it had embroidery, needlepoints and more.
I have ordered two more books since I first ordered my book and found it so informative. I purchased one for my friend "Maria" and one for my daughter "Ann".
Great Book.......2005-09-23
I just love this book. Tons of new things for me to try, all pictured and described very well. I shall be having allot of fun with this one.
Book Description
More than 200 stitches are photographed and accompanied by easy to follow charts in this essential reference for embroiderers. From basic cross stitch and chain stitch to more complicated couching, laid work, and drawn thread work, this is the stitch bible for embroiderers wishing to improve their technique and add new dimensions to their work. Stitches are arranged according to their use, including outlines, filling stitches, isolated stitches, motifs, edgings, hems, insertions, flat stitches, backgrounds, and textures. Concealed spiral binding allows embroiderers to read and practice simultaneously.
Customer Reviews:
The Embroidery Stitch Bible.......2007-09-12
This book is an excellent stitch guide with clear instructions. It is organized so that you can find the kind of stitch you want and then zero in on the exact stitch you want to use. Highly recommended for novices right through masters of the art.
Great book, great format!.......2007-05-18
This little hardboard book from Krause Publications is both beautiful and useful (and how many of us can make that claim?) Clearly this is a book where each detail has been thoughtfully planned to make it useful for the stitcher.
The book covers both surface and canvas stitched and puts either one or two stitches per page. The stitches are photographed clearly and there is a large clear diagram directly below. The text contains instructions for the correct working of the stitch. At the bottom of each page there is some additional information. It provides alternate names for the stitch, a listing of suggested uses and notes which contains short tips for making this stitch look its best.
All the basic stitches are covered and the book is particularly deep on surface stitches, including some specialized techniques like hemstitching and drawn thread.
Just this is enough to make it a good book, but there are lots of wonderful little touches. First inside the hardboard cover is a ring binding, so the book lays flat, but the wire won't catch the threads. The size is small enough to make it easy to carry around and the covers are thick and sturdy.
Each stitch is numbered and they are grouped into categories. Each category, for example detached stitches, uses a different ground and thread color for the stitched examples and a different color of thread. The diagrams are done in colors to match the samples. Along the side there are pastel bars in the same color scheme. One the left page the bar says if these are stitches for canvas or fabric. The right bars tells the group of stitches.
Beyond the stitch collection, there is a long section on stitching practice. This section covers different stitching techniques (with small motifs to try as examples). design repeats and finishing. Each area is profusely illustrated and has clear explanations.
This book is one of the best overall embroidery books I've seen in a long time..
The Embroidery Stitch Bible.......2007-01-07
The information in this book is very complete with illustrations. I teach historical embroidery and have recommended this book to my students. It is just what I've been looking to help me learn some stitches I didn't know. I have referred to it many times.
awesome book!.......2006-04-02
Love this book! Detailed and the coloured pictures helps alot especially to a novice like me who's just starting to take up embroidery. Is definitely an asset for beginners.
Good Buy for Stitching Lovers.......2006-03-21
This is a good buy for stitching lovers, it has very good illustrations and explanations.
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