Cross Stitch: The Essential Practical Collection: Techniques, Projects, 600 Photographs and Charts; A comprehensive guide to creative cross stitch ... ... style, folk art and contemporary style - Softcover

Dorothy Wood

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1840388315 ISBN 13: 9781840388312

Publisher: Hermes House, 2020

Synopsis

Everything you need to master the decorative craft of cross stitch, with over 150 beautiful projects suitable for beginners and accomplished cross stitchers: Easy-to-follow charts with clear step-by-step instructions, shown in over 600 photographs and illustrated plans; helpful advice on starting and finishing, using the charts, and the different tools and materials needed; inspirational designs in a range of popular styles: Celtic, Medieval, Traditional, Folk Art and Contemporary. This comprehensive volume includes all the information a cross stitcher needs. More than 150 decorative projects inspired by the historical styles of Asia, Europe, and the Americas are included. Rich motifs of the Celtic and Medieval eras, simple patterns of the Shakers and ethnic designs of South America, Eastern Europe and Asia sit alongside bold contemporary motifs. Ideas for displaying your work on cabinets, stools, fire-screens, pencil boxes, book covers and clothing, as well as framed pictures, cushions, pillows and tablecloths are presented. The book is fully illustrated throughout, with all the step-by-step stages and techniques, as well as detailed charts.

About this title

About the Author

Dorothy Wood specialised in textiles and embroidery at Goldsmith's College, London. In addition to writing practical books on crafts, Dorothy works as a features writer and technical consultant for a number of specialist craft and needlework magazines.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hermes House
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1840388315
• ISBN 13: 9781840388312
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256