Mary Thomas’s Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches - Softcover

Eaton, Jan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 178221643X ISBN 13: 9781782216438

Publisher: Search Press, 2018

Synopsis

The new edition of Mary Thomas's classic stitch reference library; it is the first and last word in embroidery. This classic reference book has achieved near-legendary status since it was first published in 1934, owing to its clear instructions and huge library of stitches. It includes full illustrated instructions for over 400 embroidery stitches, ranging from simple border and outline stitches, to filling stitches, canvas stitches and pulled fabric stitches. Scattered throughout are dozens of inspirational embroideries to show the stitches in action. Ideal for both those starting out with needlework and those more accomplished embroiderers who need inspiration for different stitches and techniques, this new, redesigned edition includes the internationally-renowned embroiderer Jan Eaton's revisions to the original text, and includes a preface by famed embroiderer Mary Corbet. Table of Contents Introduction 6 Outline Stitches 10 Border Stitches 24 Composite Band Stitches 52 Isolated Stitches 66 Open Filling Stitches 80 Solid Filling Stitches 96 Detached Filling Stitches 108 Straight and Slanted Canvas Stitches 118 Crossed Canvas Stitches 132 Composite Canvas Stitches 150 Insertion Stitches 164 Edging Stitches 170 Cut and Drawn Stitches 178 Pulled Fabric Stitches 186 Index 208

About this title

Review:

Review of previous edition (1934) A perpetual joy to possess, to study, and to treasure. --* Woman's Magazine *

This is a must have book whether you are new to embroidery or an experienced embroidery. Beautiful practical and a joy to read. --Embroiderers Guild - Board Chair

It does not matter what level embroiderer you are, a book like this is invaluable and I wouldn t be without a stitch dictionary. I have quite a few, but this is probably the best and also inspired most of the others. --Myshelf.com

From the Back Cover:

This classic reference book has achieved near-legendary status since it was first published in 1934, owing to its clear instructions and huge library of stitches. 

Ideal for both those starting out with needlework and those more accomplished embroiderers who need inspiration for different stitches and techniques, this new, redesigned edition includes the internationally-renowned embroiderer Jan Eaton's revisions to the original text, and includes a preface by famed embroiderer Mary Corbet.

• Over 400 stitches explained and illustrated with diagrams and photographs.
• 14 stitch categories; including outline stitches, filling stitches, canvas stitches and insertion stitches.
• The time-tested standard reference work for embroidery stitches.

About this edition

• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 178221643X
• ISBN 13: 9781782216438
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208