Complete Guide to Needlework

by Editors of Reader's Digest (Author)

• ISBN13: 9780895770592
• ISBN10: 0895770598
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1979-10-01
• Publisher: Readers Digest
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Summary

Some of us take pride and pleasure in our needlework skills, while others of us have been drawn to sewing crafts but haven't been confident enough to try them. Happily, this book is a gold mine of instruction and inspiration for everyone, whatever your level of skill.

Table of Contents

Embroidery	p. 7
Embroidery tools and supplies	p. 8
Designing for embroidery	p. 12
General embroidery techniques	p. 16
Embroidery stitches	p. 21
Finishing embroidered pieces	p. 54
Blackwork embroidery	p. 56
Cross stitch embroidery	p. 66
Huck embroidery	p. 70
Openwork/pulled thread embroidery	p. 74
Openwork/drawn threadwork	p. 78
Openwork/Hardanger embroidery	p. 86
Openwork/cutwork embroidery	p. 90
Smocking	p. 92
Machine embroidery	p. 98
Embroidery projects
Monogramming/machine embroidery	p. 103
Crewel picture	p. 104
Place mat and napkin/pulled thread	p. 106
Table runner/huck embroidery	p. 107
Cutwork embroidery on caftan	p. 108
Cross stitch for a child's dress	p. 109
Corded pillow/blackwork	p. 110
Needlepoint	p. 111
Needlepoint basics	p. 112
Needlepoint stitches	p. 118
Designing and working needlepoint	p. 162
Designing and working Bargello	p. 173
General working techniques	p. 183
Needlepoint projects
Initialed eyeglass case/Bargello	p. 186
Oriental-design footstool cover	p. 188
Man's belt	p. 189
Address book cover	p. 190
Applique	p. 191
Applique basics	p. 192
Reverse applique	p. 201
Patchwork	p. 207
Patchwork basics	p. 208
Preparing and sewing a block-unit patchwork	p. 218
Preparing and sewing a one-shape patchwork	p. 232
Quilting	p. 235
Quilting and quilts	p. 236
Quilting designs	p. 238
Basic quilting techniques	p. 246
Other quilting techniques	p. 252
Finishing edges	p. 257
Care of quilts	p. 261
Applique/Patchwork/Quilting projects
Man's patchwork vest	p. 262
Boy's coveralls/machine applique	p. 263
Baby quilt	p. 264
Cut-through applique wall hanging	p. 266
Patchwork floor pillow	p. 267
Quilted evening bag	p. 268
Knitting	p. 269
Knitting supplies	p. 270
Knitting basics	p. 274
Following knitting instructions	p. 286
Knitting stitches	p. 300
Knitting a garment	p. 324
Assembling and finishing	p. 342
Knitting projects
Scarf	p. 285
Aran-pattern pullover	p. 315
Man's pullover	p. 326
Children's sweaters and hats	p. 350
Sport socks	p. 352
Mittens and hat	p. 353
Evening skirt, top, and shawl	p. 354
Knitted trims for sheets and pillowcases	p. 356
Crochet	p. 357
Crochet basics	p. 358
Following crochet instructions	p. 366
Crochet stitches	p. 372
Crocheting a garment	p. 393
Assembling and finishing	p. 400
Crochet projects
Tote bag	p. 367
Three hats	p. 371
Irish crochet pillow top	p. 385
Woman's cardigan	p. 394
Afghan	p. 402
Lacework	p. 403
Needle lace	p. 404
Tatting	p. 413
Filet netting	p. 420
Bobbin lace	p. 426
Lace weaves	p. 435
Hairpin lace	p. 440
Lacework projects
Needle lace butterfly	p. 411
Shawl with tatted border	p. 418
Chinese folk design pillow top	p. 424
Bobbin lace-trimmed apron	p. 432
Woven lace place mat	p. 439
Hairpin lace shawl	p. 442
Macrame	p. 443
Introduction to macrame	p. 444
Basic macrame knots	p. 447
Additional techniques	p. 452
Fringing	p. 456
Macrame projects
Woman's macrame belt	p. 459
Window screen	p. 460
Rug-making	p. 461
Hooking and knotting	p. 462
Preparing for and working a hooked rug	p. 470
Preparing for and working a knotted rug	p. 476
Finishing techniques	p. 480
Care of handmade rugs	p. 485
Braiding	p. 486
Projects using rug methods
Chair cushion	p. 494
Wall hanging	p. 495
Braided rug	p. 496
Index	p. 497
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