The Cross Stitcher's Bible

by Jane Greenoff

Book Overview

Crammed with essential information on techniques and bursting with beautiful patterns, this is the encyclopedia that every cross stitcher has been longing for It has instructions on working with charts, a linen masterclass, and tips on threads and wools; creative options, from charms and beads to blackwork; and explanations of how to design from scratch or adapt a purchased kit. Embroider cards, gift tags, pictures, cushions, and more with the fine finishing techniques. "Plus" stitch and charted design libraries "A Main Selection of BOMC'S Crafters Book Club."

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0715309293
• ISBN13: 9780715309292
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: David & Charles
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.5" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Amazing Reference Book

Everything you need to know about cross stitch and all kinds of stitching for that matter. Book was in like new condition. Perfect!

Overall great.

A little discolored & smelled like cigarette smoke but otherwise great condition.

Very Pleased

I have been cross-stitching for many years but wanted this book to learn how to use the new threads and materials that were coming out and I was not disappointed. It answered my questions on using beads and embellishments, on how to use the new linen threads and it helped me brush up on techniques I hadn't used in a long time like "railroading" my threads while stitching. Highly informative and easy to understand for everybody. Would be invaluable for a novice stitcher!

Love it....

I have not read the whole book as of yet??? But so far I am really pleased with this product. It is colorful, easy to understand..and the perfect size to keep in my cross stitching bag.

Must have for counted thread enthusiasts

Don't be fooled into thinking this is just a cross-stitch guide, though much of the discussion is about cross stitch. Counted thread work of all kinds are included in this book. It's wonderful! If you love counted cross stitch, Hardangar, etc., this book is for you. Clear pictures and easy-to-understand descriptions of the stitches demonstrated make it a reference book of value. The reviews of different types of fabric and stitching fibers is an added joy. The design types are wonderful. Don't hesitate to get this marvelous book, you'll be glad you did!

The guide I turn to every time...

The Cross Stitcher's Bible is the guide book I turn to every time I start a new project. I would recomend this book to EVERY needlework worker wheather beginer or experianced. There is basic, clear, compleate information on counted cross stitch, some embroidery work, hardanger, pulled and drawn thread and a varity of speciallty stitches. There is also a host of information on chosing fabrics, threads, how to begin on aida and linen, information on streatching, cleaning, and framing and dozens of patters and suggestions for thier use. I have been stitching since my teens and I still use this book almost every single time I sit down to work on a project. It is a compact way to make sure you are doing things the correct way to have your work turn out wonderfully!

Stunning and a Must own for stitchers

Deserves 10 STARS.Literally everything anyone interested in classy information about all aspects of counted cross stitch with a bounty of crips clean photographs, would need. Page 52 EXPLORING CHOICES Using Charms Buttons and Embellishments is worth the price of the book alone.Getting Started Using Charts Choosing-Managing Threads, working with linen (my favorite), stitching miniatures, three demensional cross stitch,double and single canvas, combining flower thread and cotton, metallic thread, using beads, designing samplers, and page 83 which lists a STITCH LIBRARY which is basically every know stitch with step by step wonderfully photographed examples. And finally finishing techniques like stretching and framing.I am an avid self design counted cross stitch artist and am always looking for well written and well photographed information on linen and thread design and this book has become one of my top 3 favorites that will be used a great deal.The book, along with a few items for making the Ark and its Creatures on page 53 would make a great gift for someone who will quickly get hooked on needlework.