The Open Canvas: An Instrctional Encyclopedia of Openwork Techniques

by Carolyn Ambuter

Book Overview

Author's note on back cover: "In this volume I have explored openwork techniques from the past with the object of providing inspiration and skill for embroiderers who wish to become artists...." This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0894801716
• ISBN13: 9780894801716
• Release Date: January 1982
• Publisher: Workman Publishing
• Length: 271 Pages
• Weight: 2.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.6" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

THe Open Canvs

It had Hedebo emboridery in it

Contents

the open canvas by carolyn ambuter 1982 This book demonstrates hundreds of stitches and techniques to use in conjunction with pulled canvas, needleweaving, hemstitching, filet, hardanger, reticello, and hedebo, and discusses the history of needlepoint. Includes: 300 stitches; 43 lesson plans; 16 pages of full-color samplers; and every stitch is photographed and diagrammed.