The Complete Idiot's Guide to Needlework

by Young, Mary Ann

• ISBN13: 9780028639680
• ISBN10: 0028639685
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-11-09
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.
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Summary

This guide is for anyone who is interested in learning or re-learning the art of embroidery or needlepoint. Containing a history of needlecrafts, as well as an updated look at its uses for your home and wardrobe, it explains how to deal with such concepts as color, balance, scale, and texture, and how to incorporate your own personal syle. Everything you need to know about the art of embroidery, including needle and thread types, materials, stitch types, frames, techniques, enlarging or reducing designs, monogramming, and project ideas, is in this book.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Welcome to Needlecrafts	1	(19)
An Ancient Craft with Modern Appeal	3	(8)
Well-Designed Needle Art	11	(8)
Part 2: Embroidery Basics	19	(50)
Tools of the Trade	21	(8)
Technique Chic	29	(12)
In Stitches	41	(18)
Initially Speaking: The Art of Monogramming	59	(10)
Part 3: Advanced Embroidery	69	(42)
Combining Stitches and Special Effects	71	(12)
Designing Your Own Embroidery	83	(8)
The Embroiderer's Finishing Touch	91	(8)
An Easy Embroidery Project from Start to Finish	99	(12)
Part 4: Needlepoint Basics	111	(44)
Needlepoint Tools of the Trade	113	(8)
Needlepoint Tips and Tricks	121	(8)
Just Point and Stitch	129	(18)
Bargello Design	147	(8)
Part 5: Advanced Needlepoint	155	(38)
Designing Your Own Needlepoint	157	(10)
Adding Your Own Flair	167	(8)
Finishing Your Needlepoint	175	(8)
An Easy Needlepoint Project from Start to Finish	183	(10)
Part 6: Getting Crafty	193	(34)
Beyond Needle and Thread	195	(6)
More Than a Hobby	201	(26)
Appendixes
A Resources for Novice Needleworkers	209	(6)
B Supplies: A Local and Global Source Guide	215	(8)
C Glossary	223	(4)
Index	227