Cast On Spring, 2004
"The spiral-bound format, photographs of finished products and color illustrations of techniques make the book easy to use."
Quick & Easy Crochet, March/April 2004
"This invaluable compendium offers finishing methods for weavers, knitters, sewers, embroiderers, crocheters, or anyone interested in textile arts."
Book Description
For weavers, knitters, sewers, quilters, embroiderers, crocheters, or anyone who is interested in the textile arts, this compendium offers an extensive range of fabric finishes. From basic to esoteric, simple and elegant to highly decorative, these finishes can be applied to any fabric-woven, knitted, crocheted, handmade, or purchased. Each technique is clearly presented with text, illustrations, and photographs of examples.
About the Author
Naomi McEneely has made, repaired, quilted, and finished more than 175 quilts. Her work has appeared on the cover of Woman's Wear Daily, in the pages of Vogue, on Good Morning America, and in the Smithsonian Institution. She lives in Chicago.
Interweave's Compendium of Finishing Techniques: Crochet, Embroidery, Knitting, Knotting, Weaving FROM THE PUBLISHER
For weavers, knitters, sewers, quilters, embroiderers, crocheters, or anyone who is interested in the textile arts, this compium offers an extensive range of fabric finishes. From basic to esoteric, simple and elegant to highly decorative, these finishes can be applied to any fabric-woven, knitted, crocheted, handmade, or purchased. Each technique is clearly presented with text, illustrations, and photographs of examples.
Author Biography: Naomi McEneely has made, repaired, quilted, and finished more than 175 quilts. Her work has appeared on the cover of Woman's Wear Daily, in the pages of Vogue, on Good Morning America, and in the Smithsonian Institution. She lives in Chicago.
FROM THE CRITICS
Library Journal
What a good idea-a manual that combines finishing techniques for crochet, embroidery, knitting, knotting, and weaving into one volume. After all, all these needlework techniques require finishing, and a decorative edging for a crocheted garment, for example, might look equally smashing on a knitted piece. Edges, seams and joins, braids, cords and trimmings, embroidery embellishments, closures, buttonholes, pressing, and darning are the major finishing techniques covered. Each is described in detail and illustrated with both drawings and photographs. An alphabetical index and two tables of contents-one by type of finishing technique (edgings, seams, etc.) and the other by subject (knitting, weaving, etc.)-make it easy to find information. This compendium will be a welcome addition to public library collections both large and small. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
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