The Art of Blackwork Embroidery

Explanations of blackwork materials, stitches, and techniques are accompanied by patterns and instructions for creating numerous designs for pillows, samplers, table linen, and other articles

The art of blackwork embroidery

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Drysdale, Rosemary

Crafts & Hobbies

Mills and Boon

With the right needles, hooks, yarns, and this book, you can create dozens of exquisite items for your dollhouse that take almost no time at all to complete. Rosemary Drysdale's extensive collection of 40 Lilliputian-size projects contains designs that are easy to execute, require very little yarn, thread, or floss, and are available nowhere else. Full crochet and knitting instructions are clearly detailed in an easy-to-follow format. Helpful photographs of the completed piece accompany each project to guide you in your work, in addition to instructional diagrams which explain techniques and stitch variations. An added feature — totally unique to this publication — is the special section on switchable yarns that tells you which yarns and flosses are interchangeable. Here are just some of the lovely dollhouse miniatures that you can make: Lacy Tablecloth; Welcome Mat; Ecru Doilies; Shell Bedspread; Oval Dining Room Rug; Lace Curtains; Bolster Pillows; Table Runner; Gingham Kitchen Set; Floor Pillow; Double Drapes; Granny's Kitchen Mat; Granny Square; Afghan Canopy; Bed Set; Scatter Rugs. Specific colors are listed for each project, but the colors are only suggestions. Use your imagination to create color schemes that will best enhance your dollhouse and its furnishings.

Miniature Crocheting and Knitting for Dollhouses (Dover Crafts: Dolls & Toys)

Dover Publications

Explanations of blackwork materials, stitches, and techniques are accompanied by patterns and instructions for creating numerous designs for pillows, samplers, table linen, and other articles

Arts & Photography

Charles Scribner`s Sons

EX - Library book with all the usual stamps and markings. Plastic protective cover to DJ. Pages are clean and binding is tight.

Pulled Work on Canvas and Linen

Old Tappan, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Scribner

Book by Drysdale, Drysdale, Rosemary

Art of Blackwork Embroidery

Drysdale

Scribner Paper Fiction

Weekend Makes: Hoop Embroidery Art&nbsp;features 25 beautifully stitched embroideries that are mounted and hung in an embroidery hoop. Inexpensive and quick to make, these small pieces are perfect for using up remnants of fabric and embroidery thread, felt, buttons and beads. The essential tools and techniques section means that those new to embroidery will be able to pick up a much-loved craft and create beautiful and simple pieces. The book also covers how to finish the back of the pieces, as well as how to hang them. These simple projects are achievable for all levels of ability.

Weekend Makes: Hoop Embroidery

GMC Publications

Mini Cross Stitch Designs is an inspiring collection of 100 small, colorful and fun motifs to stitch. 
Cross stitch is making a big comeback with modern crafters and it’s easy to see why. Providing the perfect introduction for beginners, 100 Mini Cross Stitch Designs will also appeal to intermediate and advanced cross stitchers looking for inspiration. The book provides a detailed section on tools and materials, instructions on getting started, reading cross stitch charts, essential stitches and finishing touches. 
With so many wonderful designs to choose from, selecting a project is likely to be the most time-consuming part of the whole process! From bees to bicycles, caravans to cupcakes, and rockets to rainbows, there are contemporary subjects and styles to suit every taste. Display your stitches in an embroidery hoop, frame or greeting cards or choose a pattern that adorns clothing, home furnishings or other decorative items. There are useful tips on how to add your own personality to projects and ways to incorporate leftover thread or fabric.

100 Mini Cross Stitch Designs

Easy Bargello is a collection of 25 homeware and gift projects to make which revive the traditional needle point technique of Bargello. 
Bargello is an easy craft to master as it comprises just one simple straight stitch. Striking patterns form by repeating the stitch in different colors and arrangements. It is not only methodical and mindful but creative too as, once the basics are understood, the reader will be able to design their own patterns. The book features a short history of this traditional technique, followed by an exploration of the different fabrics and materials used and explains everything a beginner needs to get started on their first project. Projects range from beginner and intermediate through to advanced levels. Each pattern features step-by-step instructions and modern life-style photography beautifully illustrates the construction of each piece. This is an ideal collection to utilize a crafter’s thread stash and experiment with different color combinations. Projects include: hoop, purse, wall hanging, greeting’s card, pillow, plastic canvas plant pot cover.

Easy Bargello: 25 Needlepoint Projects

Entrelac: The Essential Guide to Interlace Knitting

One of today's hottest knitting trends is entrelac, a modular technique that results in striking basketwork designs of rows within rows and interlocking diamond patterns. Using only simple knit and purl stitches, knitters can create eye-catching pieces with incredible texture. Entrelac introduces both the history and how-to of this fun style, along with 20 patterns for a variety of garments, home décor items, and baby accessories. Comprehensive instructions and a wide array of swatches provide endless possibilities in lace, colorwork, and much more.

Sixth&Spring Books

Sterling Publishing-Sixth &amp; Springs Books: Entrelac 2. Dedicated knitters will find a fresh fun challenge in this follow-up book Advanced beginners and intermediates can try their hand at everything from cables lace and relief stitches to circles triangles and never-before-seen interpretations along with twenty-five patterns for beautiful garments fashion accessories baby gifts and home decor projects. This book contains eighty-five all-new stitch patterns for creating texture in fabric this collection takes this hot new needlework craze to the next level. Author: Rosemary Drysdale. Hardcover; 160 pages. Published Year: 2014. ISBN 978-1-936096-63-3. Imported.

Entrelac 2: New Techniques for Interlace Knitting

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