The Anchor Book of Counted Thread Embroidery Stitches
An introduction to the techniques of counted-thread embroidery. There are 48 stitches for working on evenweave fabric, and a wide range of ideas for using them. The stitches are all explained and illustrated in step-by-step diagrams.
Colorful Stitchery 65 Hot Embroidery Projects to Personalize Your Home
With inspiration and encouragement from designer and colorist Kristin Nicholas, would-be and experienced stitchers alike will find dozens of projects that add exuberance to every room in the house. Nicholas’s collection opens with pillow covers in dancing colors on unexpected patterns and fabrics, such as stripes and plaids, velvets and corduroys. For kitchens, she offers a joyfully polka-dotted tea cozy or jewel-bright, purchased napkins and tablecloth creatively stitched with floral motifs.
Intended for beginners and experienced embroiderers alike, this book presents a wide variety of stitches, with ideas and techniques for using them. The selection of freestyle stitches is accompanied by 48 motifs, and the stitches are explained in step-by-step instructions and diagrams.
The Art of Bead Embroidery - Techniques, Designs & Inspirations
Renowned bead embroidery artists Heidi Kummli and Sherry Serafini share their secrets for creating beautiful beadwork in The Art of Bead Embroidery. Twelve step-by-step projects guide readers from beginner to advanced skills, culminating in a broad collar design from each artist. An illustrated guide to stitches, fringes, and finishing techniques, plus tools and materials, offers a solid background or refresher on the basics.
