Creative Needlework Handbook: A Practical Guide to Techniques with Over 65 Step-By-Step Projects Shown in 1000 Photographs - Softcover

Lucinda Ganderton

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1780191154 ISBN 13: 9781780191157

Publisher: Southwater, 2012

Synopsis

Learn how to master all the traditional needlecrafts, such as needlepoint, patchwork, quilting, applique, cross stitch, threadwork, knitting, crochet and smocking Discover exciting newer crafts, such as machine embroidery, tassel-making, beadwork, fabric dyeing and ribbon work Inspirational designs in a wide range of popular styles How to make beautiful furnishings, home decorations, wonderful gifts, distinctive clothes and exquisite accessories Over 1000 specially commissioned images, including step-by-step techniques and easy-to-follow charts All equipment, tools and materials clearly and simply explained The perfect primer for anyone new to needlecraft, and a handy reference for experienced needleworkers This inspirational book is the perfect primer for all needleworkers. It includes practical instruction for all the classic thread and wool crafts - needlepoint, cross stitch, threadwork, machine embroidery, patchwork, quilting, knitting, crochet, smoking and applique - as well as related fabric crafts and needlecrafts, such as beading, tassel work, dyeing and ribbon crafts. Over 1000 clear photographs make this the perfect primer and teaching guide for all new needlecrafters. Full guidance is given on all the equipment and materials, and what you need to use when. Every basic technique is shown step by step, to ensure complete confidence and success. As well as a guide to techniques and skills, this book also provides a fantastic collection of practical projects with which to use your new-found expertise. These cover a wonderful range of decorative and useful items to create, from samplers, curtains and cushion covers to mobiles, hair slides, baby gifts and jewel boxes. Carefully designed so that you can learn as you go, the projects will enable you to make beautiful things straight away, so that you will feel instantly encouraged and inspired. Whether you want to create a little baby bag with Fair Isle motifs or produce a more ambitious piece of Shetland lace, you will be able to take pride in your needlecrafts right from the start. Inspirational examples from both traditional and contemporary needleworkers are featured throughout, to illustrate the stitch or technique in practice, and to show the flexibility and diversity of the craft in action. Aimed at the beginner who is keen to grasp the basic techniques quickly and without fuss, and who wants to be able to create beautiful pieces of work, however simple, this is the book that distils everything you wish your grandmother had taught you.

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About the Author

Lucinda Ganderton studied fine art textiles at Goldsmith s College. She is the author of various books, from appliqué and soft furnishings to embroidery. Her work features regularly in magazines and websites and she has also appeared on television and video. Commissions have included needlepoint designs for Ehrman Kits and leading magazines, and knitwear for Liberty. Published books by Lucinda include The Practical Beading Book (Southwater Books).

Edition details

• Publisher: Southwater
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1780191154
• ISBN 13: 9781780191157
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 264