The Embroidery Stitch Bible

by Barnden, Betty

• ISBN13: 9780873495103
• ISBN10: 0873495101
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-02-01
• Publisher: Krause Pubns Inc

Summary

This is the stitch bible for embroiderers wishing to improve their technique and add new dimensions to their work. More than 200 stitches are photographed and accompanied by easy-to-follow charts.

Table of Contents

Introduction	6	(2)
Stitch selector	8	(16)
Embroidery essentials	24	(12)
The Stitch Collection	36	(168)
Stitches for Fabric
Line stitches	38	(8)
Chain stitches	46	(12)
Blanket stitches	58	(11)
Crossed stitches	69	(12)
Feather stitches	81	(5)
Satin stitches	86	(5)
Couching stitches	91	(7)
Laid filling stitches	98	(6)
Detached stitches	104	(7)
Raised stitches	111	(6)
Woven stitches	117	(5)
Insertion stitches	122	(4)
Smocking stitches	126	(4)
Drawn thread stitches	130	(9)
Pulled stitches	139	(3)
Stitches for trimmings	142	(6)
Stitches for Canvas
Diagonal stitches	148	(13)
Straight stitches	161	(8)
Crossing stitches	169	(19)
Composite stitches	188	(12)
Loop and pile stitches	200	(4)
Working Practice	204	(46)
Counted thread techniques	206	(10)
Freestyle embroidery techniques	216	(16)
Canvaswork techniques	232	(8)
Finishing touches	240	(10)
Glossary	250	(2)
Index and credits	252