In recent years, embroidered samplers have become highly collectible. Jane Greenoff uses her own historical sampler collection as the inspiration for over 30 unique antique style cross stitch designs so that you can begin a collection of your very own. Each project chapter is inspired by a popular sampler style. Samplers were traditionally used to teach young girls a variety of skills: darning samplers improved mending skills while alphabet samplers helped with literacy and samplers with improving mottoes instilled morality. Band and spot motif samplers were used to record the stitches they had learned.
Your Seed Bead Style: Accents, Embellishments, and Adornments
Your Seed Bead Style offers a fun and satisfying way to enhance seed beading by focusing on the addition of unexpected materials. This collection of projects features chapters on crystals and glass, pearls, metals, gemstones, and fibers. Each editor-tested project includes a basics section, a list of supplies, how-to instructions, and clear illustrations and photography. Techniques range from square stitch to herringbone. Crystals and glass can be employed in a Russian snake stitch or a peyote stitch necklace.
Reversible stitch patterns can be used to create projects where either side can be worn facing outward, or where two sides of the piece are visible simultaneously (such as a scarf or a garment with collar or cuffs that that can be worn up or down). In addition to stitch patterns, the book features 20 such projects - from accessories like scarves, hats, and socks to sweaters and dresses. Rounding out the book are in-depth instructions for the specialized techniques required for reversilbe work.
The ultimate alphabet book for stitchers: 50 new and original designs from nine of the most popular cross stitch designers around. From stylish Art Nouveau to romantic Wedding, or pretty Butterflies to cute Cats, there's a style to suit everybody. Plenty of ideas on how to use the designs will spark inspiration for gifts and mementoes. All charts are in full colour, and step-by-step instructions are provided for making up the many projects.
Each doily concentrates on a different technique ranging from Crochet Tatted Lace, Rick Rack Crochet, Bruges Lace, Irish Lace cords, Filet and Rice stitch(bullions) doilies.
