Decorative Needlework


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Decorative Victorian Needlework


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Whether your pleasure is animals, florals, abstract geometrics, or repeating patterns, they re here, along with borders and needlework rugs. Stitch cushions that feature subtly shaded, mossy rosebud wreaths, a cord-and-tassel design for borders, a pillow with a posy of violets, and a background of overlapping ribbons. From pin cushions and pictures to chair covers and carpets, every one is breathtaking. "




Creative Uses for Decorative Stitches


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"Take your quilts to the next level of creativity by using the decorative stitches built into your sewing machine. Karen shows how to find multiple uses for a single stitch, how to combine stitches, and how to best use threads and stabilizers. Eleven projects serve as practice for getting to know your machine"--Provided by publisher.




Decorative Needlepoint


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This comprehensive guide covers all the basics, how to select a canvas, choose yarn colors, understand needle sizes, stitch designs from a chart, use a roller frame, and make templates. There are 25 needlepoint projects of original designs including simple repeated patterns, beadwork projects and a range of samplers. Each of the projects comes complete with an introduction, a detailed materials list, and yarn instructions.




Needlework Animals


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Provides patterns and instructions for over twenty-five needlework projects featuring a variety of animals.










Embroidery Companion


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Shows general embroidery techniques with illustrated stitch guides and finishing and framing tips.




A Passion for Needlework


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Art in Needlework


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