From crochet to tapestry, fine French seams to intricate bobbin lace, this volume has explanations and illustrations for everything necessary for an excellent needlework project. It has information about the size of the needles to use and the thread type that works best for the project that is being worked. There are clear instructions and methods for each type of needle-work, and also suggestions for backing and framing. A complete guide for many projects. Probably not for a beginner.

Precise explanations and instructions, clearly illustrated, on how to work chain, back, cross, knotted, woven stitches, and many more — 178 in all, including Cable Outline, Whipped Satin, and Eyelet Buttonhole. Over 1400 illustrations.

Encyclopedia of Needlework, -This is the complete, authoritative guide to needlepoint, embroidery, and counted thread work. 15 projects.

Some techniques are virtually universal and others are limited to a small geographical area. Settlers brought traditions which were sometimes re-invented as indigenous arts. This volume is a comprehensive resource on techniques and cultural traditions for students, information professionals and collectors.

If the sewing machine does it, then the technique is here! Anyone looking for advice on those indispensable basics will find a variety of ways to do bias binding, buttonholes, edge finishes, gathering, hem finishes, mitering corners, seam finishes, topstitching, and zippers. Or sewers can learn how to make any item eye-catching with an array of creative touches, including appliqu�, crisscross chain stitching, eyelet embroidery, and lacework. Every technique comes complete with machine setups and guidance on fabrics, stitching, needles, threads, tension, and the presser foot.

This encyclopedia features step by step inst ructions for over 200 original projects which encompass a fu ll range of techniques, including embroidery, needlepoint, q uilting and patchwork, applique, tapestry, knitting and croc het. '

Gathers information on sewing, darning, patching, the sewing machine, drawn-thread work, knitting, embroidery, and knotted, bobbin, and crocheted laces

A comprehensive and inspirational guide to traditionaland contemporary handiwork crafts, with more than340 step-by-step techniques and projects. Everything you need to know to create all kinds ofbeautiful handcrafted pieces, shown in more than 1900clear step-by-step photographs, charts and diagrams