This book explains in detail how to master the basic technique of needlepoint appliqué and patchwork, how to do your own designing, and how to adapt design forms to the uses and materials you have chosen for them.
More than 200 drawings specially made for this book show how to do basic embroidery and needlepoint stitches and how patchwork, quilting and appliqué are made. Text and diagrams explain how to design for stitchery and work bargello and radial bargello patterns.
A brief and informative history of each craft is given and photographs of historical and contemporary examples of embroidery provide a wealth of design inspiration.
The materials and equipment suitable for the various forms of embroidery, crewelwork and needlepoint are fully dealt with, as are those for appliqué, reverse appliqué, patchwork and quilting.
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