Embroidery: A Step-By-Step Guide to More Than 200 Stitches

by Lucinda Ganderton

Book Overview

The ultimate stitch dictionary, perfect for anyone who wants to learn and master the traditional craft of embroidery

A visual encyclopedia of stitches that will inspire and inform sewers of all levels. With this comprehensive guide in hand, you'll be able to accomplish and perfect every stitch under the sun

This handbook is packed with practical advice on which thread, needles or fabrics work best with different techniques. From looped and tied needlepoint stitches to open and solid filling stitches, you'll learn how to complete over 200 incredible stitches in no time.

This practical embroidery book covers sewing tips for dressmaking, needle point and embroidery stitches. Learn the art quickly with concise text, close-up photography and step-by-step instructions and illustrations. Finding the perfect stitch for your next sewing project is easy thanks to this comprehensive embroidery guide.

Embroidery shows you that with just a few simple stitches, some basic materials and an idea or two, you can sew just about anything. High-quality photography, helpful captions and diagrams make the techniques achievable for beginners and provide an invaluable reference guide for experienced embroiderers.

Join the Embroidery Revolution

Although embroidery has been around for many years, this book will help you enjoy the craft in a fresh, fun and modern way. Whether you're already an expert, just starting out or looking for a new hobby at home, Embroidery gives you a detailed checklist of everything you'll need to embark on your stitch journey.

Inside the pages of this illustrated guide from DK Books, you'll find:

- Inspirational ideas and practical advice on stitches for embroidery, needlepoint and dressmaking.
- Step-by-step instructions and clear photographs showing you how to achieve more than 200 stitches.
- Everything you need to choose the right threads, needles and fabrics.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1465436030
• ISBN13: 9781465436030
• Release Date: June 2015
• Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.5" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Recommend

Nice reference book for stitches. I was looking primarily for needlepoint stitches; this book includes stitches for embroidery and crewel, but does have a fairly good selection for needlepoint. The colored pictures are wonderful to show the entire stitch and the explanations are included. Very nice book.

Stitch Sampler is exactly what I was looking for.

Stitch Sampler: The Ultimate Visual Dictionary to Over 200 Classic Stitches This book is an ideal "how to" reference of 200+ embroidery and needlepoint stitches, their variations, and uses. The stitches are grouped into 4 general categories, great photos of completed stitches and steps to complete stitch. Also covers types of tools, threads, fabrics and what works best for different visual effects. It even gives tips on completing and framing completed pieces. It has a detailed index which makes it easy to find what you're looking for and pages and pages of sharp color photos. I don't write reviews (first one)--- too busy!! But this is a book that's worth buying.

Stitch Dictionary covering many types of embroidery

This is not a new book, but is one which is new to me. I have to admit I ignored it because I figured it was embroidery on cloth, not on a counted ground. But there is lots here which is worthwhile. First off, there is a needlepoint section, which has about 75 stitches divided into groups. Then there are dozens of other stitches, grouped by function (border, filling and openwork). Every stitch is photographed in color, showing not only the completed stitch, but one or more photos showing construction. From a needlepointer's point of view. even the non-needlepoint stitches are useful. They are all stitched on evenweave fabric. To adapt them to needlepoint, just count threads. At the beginning of the stitch dictionary there is a gallery which pictures every stitch, lists it name and tell the page where it can be found. This makes looking for a stitch so easy. I keep thinking of great ways to use these new stitches.

A very good book of "cross-stitch" embroidery stitches

Very good book, pictures are shown in color with very good illustrations of the stitches. Variations for various stitches are also shown which are appealing. I am an embroidery lover, after having this book I feel I can make thousands of beautifull unique pieces. A great book in all for beginners as well as for others who do embroidery. I would definitely recommend this book.

great samples

after having purchased this and examining the contents I have decided to use this book in my cross-stitch class as a reference and recommend it for purchase to all my students. It is easy to read and the written instructions are excellent. I have had and look at many books and have finally found a book that covers all the various stitches and their use. The photos are so clear a semi-experienced person could look at and do the stitch. This is truly the best instructional book on stitching that I have been able to find.