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 enlarge | Author: Jane Greenoff
Publisher: David & Charles Publishers
Category: Book
List Price: $18.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 260098
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 128
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.5
ISBN: 071531470X
Dewey Decimal Number: 746.443
UPC: 806488001535
EAN: 9780715314708
ASIN: 071531470X
Publication Date: February 2003
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 Fantastic resource book May 22, 2005
29 out of 29 found this review helpful
I have been cross stitching for years, but that doesn't mean that I still can't learn a few things! This book is full of ideas and techniques to help any stitcher explore new methods and understand how to enhance their work.
The beginning of this book shows how your materials can make a difference. Using linen instead of aidacloth can change the way the final product looks. There are also examples of how the resolution (number of stitches per inch) can impact the look as well. The author contrasts how backstitch around the stitching looks versus stitching without. She also shows different types of threads - Waterlillies and Watercolours thread, silk ribbon thread, varigated thread, metalic thread and blending filaments. There are examples of how beads can be used to enhance your work.
I really like the section that shows different types of stitches (yes, there really is more than just the "x" stitch!) the queen stitch, the eyelet stitch, the counted chain stitch and more. These are some of the stitches I've seen on samplers but didn't know how to stitch. The author also includes an informative and detailed section on hardanger. I gave it a try and it's a joy to create!
The book also contains a pattern library, which has some nice patterns.
This is a fantastic resource book on every aspect of cross stitch. Every serious stitcher should keep a copy of this book on-hand.
The guide I turn to every time... February 11, 2003
47 out of 49 found this review helpful
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!
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