The Jumbo Book of Needlecrafts (Jumbo Books)
Grade 4-7–An attractive, how-to guide to the basics of knitting, crocheting, embroidery, quilting, and sewing. The introduction presents ideas on how needlework can be used to liven up clothing and create gifts and décor items. The volume begins with helpful suggestions on gathering supplies, measuring, selecting fabric, and stitching. The rest of the book presents detailed, step-by-step directions on basic techniques for projects that range from very simple to intricate. Patterns for decorations include permission for copying for personal or classroom use. Color drawings and photographs are appealing as well as instructive. This book is for an older audience than Ray Gibson'sStarting Needlecraft(Usborne, 1994). An excellent addition to needlework collections.–Elizabeth Stumpf, Clearfield Middle School, PACopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.