num_pages: 224
description: There is nothing as beautiful as a wonderfully-worked embroidery design either used to adorn clothing or as an embellishment on a home accessory. Now a new generation is rediscovering the pleasures of the centuries-old craft. Written for beginners and experts alike Stitch-Opedia describes in detail hundreds of embroidery stitches. Each stitch is grouped into sections that canvas work crewel work hardanger pulled work stumpwork and much more. Each stitch includes close-up detailed color photographs a full-color working diagram and accurate written instructions. An extremely helpful alphabetical listing with close-up thumbnail photographs appears later in the book allowing the user to cross-reference each stitch.With sections on materials and equipment basic techniques and a collection of motifs that can be either copied or transferred to fabric this beautifully-designed full-color book is sure to attract newcomers and experts alike with its combination of convenience and creative encouragement.
language: English
title: Stitch-opedia: The Only Embroidery Reference You'll Ever Need
publisher: St. Martin's Griffin