Author : Anna Davidson
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 43,27 MB
Release : 2006-02
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781402738272
Bright, versatile, and simple to sew, these 500 embroidered designs fit together beautifully to form an array of fabulous patterns. Choose from a wide variety of themes and then have fun arranging them. Some have beads and sizzling colors. Others are small and enchanting, perfect for giving novices enough confidence to move on to more ambitious stitchery. The creative possibilities are limitless.
Author : Maria Diaz
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 24,81 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781574214444
"First published in 2011 in the United Kingdom by Future Publishing Limited in magazine form under the title 'The ultimate Maria Diaz collection'"--T.p. verso.
Author : Lindsay Swearingen
Publisher : Page Street Publishing
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 12,23 MB
Release : 2021-09-28
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1645674290
CROSS-STITCH GOES WITCHY WITH DARK AND ELEGANT DESIGNS From spooky skulls to ghoulish graveyards, Lindsay Swearingen of Tusk and Cardinal gives cross-stitch a dark yet whimsical update. Curious creatures like phantom felines, legendary fixtures from folklore like Baba Yaga and all manner of haunted houses make the perfect subjects for these needlework masterpieces. Fun and easy to learn, cross-stitch is an art form that truly anybody can master. Lindsay gives you a crash course in the basics to ensure you have all the materials and techniques you need to start off on the right foot. Then, dive into her incredible patterns and stitch yourself some oddities that range from quirky to downright eerie. Anyone with an appreciation for the macabre will swoon for patterns like Lovers’ Graves, which features twin headstones and a heart-shaped weeping willow. Meanwhile, the ghosts, ghouls and ghastly bats of Trick or Treat and Haunted Wings are perfect pieces to hang on your wall to keep the spirit of Halloween in your home year-round. With moody tones, muted hues and spooky subjects, this collection of bewitching patterns makes it easy to add a little subversive charm to your cross-stitch repertoire.
Author : Publications International Ltd
Publisher : Publications International, Limited
Page : pages
File Size : 17,62 MB
Release : 2020-08-30
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781680225389
An instructional kit that includes: Aida cloth, stitching needles, floss, and a 48-page booklet. Detailed instructions on 14 snarky cross-stitch patterns for bookmarks, frameable signs, a baby bib, and more. This introductory kit contains all the basics to get you started at cross-stitching immediately, along with a side of snark.
Author : Julie Hasler
Publisher :
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 21,18 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780715302880
Mix and match motifs, borders, and alphabets to create your own unique cross-stitch projects. Among these 500 full-color chatted designs are beautiful garden blooms, delicate wildflowers, and a menagerie of animals, including insects, birds, sea creatures, circus friends, jungle and forest denizens, and even dinosaurs and unicorn. There are images to suit every taste and occasion. Guidance is given in planning your project, choosing equipment and materials, stitching techniques, and presenting the finished work. Throughout, the collection suggests different ways to use particular designs. Embellish clothing, towels, or table linens. Stitch exquisite samplers, greeting cards, and bookmarks. Make unique and wonderful gifts, inducting a gardener's apron, curtain tiebacks, cushions, jam-jar covets, and trinket boxes. With so many Fantastic flower and animal designs to choose from, there's no limit to what you can do!
Author : Linda Schäpper
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 40,14 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781579909154
A classic of stitchwork, The Complete Book of Crochet Stitch Designs has now been updated with all-new diagrams and full-color photography, and showcases 500 designs--from traditional favorites to originals found nowhere else. There are soft and lacy patterns; some that mimic knitting, weaving, or patchwork; and others that use large openwork and popcorn stitches. And every stitch design features a photo, reader-friendly instructions, and a diagram showing each stitch and its placement--so it’s easy to understand the entire design at a glance. The guide also includes a pictorial index, which displays the complete pattern, and directions for all basic crochet stitches. Both beginners and experienced crocheters alike will turn to this invaluable reference for years to come. A Main Selection of the Crafter's Choice Book Club.
Author : Christen Brown
Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 21,72 MB
Release : 2021-09-25
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1644030101
The complete go-to guide for all things embroidery! Everything embroidery bundled into one helpful how-to guide! Expert embroiderer Christen Brown breaks down 500+ stitches from the basics for beginners to more complex designs for advanced stitchers. Stitches range from Lazy Daisy, French Knot, Herringbone, Capped, Chevron, and so much more. Create intricate art like Christen with projects such as psychedelic balloons, mushroom gardens, and flowered embroidered spirals. Bursting with color and beads, designs are perfect for contemporary embroidery art or crazy quilting. Start simple and learn how to choose tools and threads, achieve the perfect stitch, and then start designing your unique embroidery project. From basic stitches to complex combinations each of the 500+ designs comes with step-by-step instructions Mix it up and learn how to change the position of the stitch and use the distance between points Best-selling author Christen Brown provides expert guidance for all, including tips and instructions for left-handed embroiderers
Author : Claire Crompton
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 23,13 MB
Release : 2010-06-30
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0715335413
Stitch through the season with hundreds of holiday projects! This book includes a wealth of over five hundred fabulous, festive cross-stitch designs to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Be inspired to create a variety of wonderful cross-stitch projects, ranging from beautifully detailed Christmas keepsake pictures to last-minute hand-stitched cards and tags for when time is short. With clear color charts and photographs, easy-to-follow stitching instructions, and a huge variety of motif designs, you will soon be on your way to stitching unique cross-stitch projects this Christmas.
Author : Helena Turvey
Publisher :
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 28,22 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Cross-stitch
ISBN : 9780600588566
This book is a must-have for needlework enthusiasts who enjoy making items for children. Liven up nursery walls with a series of colourful cross stiches featuring Thomas and his pals.
Author : Bookspan
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 27,58 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781402713811
A vast selection of motifs, designs, and projects, plus essential instructions on stitches and techniques, make this big, colorful manual a necessity for every cross-stitcher. Experienced embroiderers will find creative new ideas that will keep them engrossed for hours, while beginners will find that they can master this satisfying form of stitchery in no time and get professional results. The amazing array includes nature’s delights, such as tulips and daffodils and adorable “kitchen pigs” to decorate towels and napkins; gift and celebration ideas such as valentines and candy bands; patterns to delight children, including cuddly toy clowns in nursery pastels to adorn accessories and soft blocks; and themes from around the world, from Celtic knots to Chinese symbols.
