From Booklist
Chapter one treats all the basics of cross-stitch--except the actual sewing--in one large information section. The rest of the data, from stitching on Aida fabric to the use of waste canvas, are presented in 20-question formats, with oversize charts, graphs, and directions. Designs are simple, featuring animals and nature, yet appealing enough to create "I gotta sew" feelings among beginners. A gallery showcasing the work of nine needlepoint artists will inspire readers, who will be amazed at the professional talent found exercising this craft. Metric conversion charts appended. Barbara Jacobs
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Book Description
All the basics of this popular and time-tested method of embroidery are compiled here in a full-color, easy-to-understand format. The introduction covers tools and general techniques, while a series of questions and answers outlines all the stitching basics, from cross-stitching with more than one color of floss to creating specialty stitches. Twenty delightful projects, geared to the beginner, will help you master each skill. Make a Bless This Home sign with a fundamental cross-stitch. Embellish a Native American-inspired Lone Wolf embroidery with beading. As you work through the chapters, the knowledge you gain will build upon itself, eventually enabling you to tackle any cross-stitch project.
Cross-Stitch for the First Time FROM THE PUBLISHER
All the basics of this popular and time-tested method of embroidery are compiled here in a full-color, easy-to-understand format. The introduction covers tools and general techniques, while a series of questions and answers outlines all the stitching basics, from cross-stitching with more than one color of floss to creating specialty stitches. Twenty delightful projects, geared to the beginner, will help you master each skill. Make a Bless This Home sign with a fundamental cross-stitch. Embellish a Native American-inspired Lone Wolf embroidery with beading. As you work through the chapters, the knowledge you gain will build upon itself, eventually enabling you to tackle any cross-stitch project.
FROM THE CRITICS
Library Journal
This introduction to cross stitch breaks down the various aspects of the technique into easily mastered segments, each of which answers a question such as "How do I cross-stitch with more than one color of floss?" "How do I stitch with beads?" and "How do I sign my stitched design?" The answer to each question includes step-by-step illustrations and a project that helps readers learn the technique discussed. A major section of the book is devoted to a gallery of master cross-stitch embroideries--something often neglected in a book for beginners. A glimpse of the creative possibilities open to the beginner who perseveres can sometimes be as important as learning the technique itself. Public libraries--even the smallest--cannot go wrong purchasing this title. Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.
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