A-Z of Embroidery Stitches 2

by Country Bumpkin

Overview

Discover 145+ embroidery stitches and techniques in this hand embroidery bible featuring 1,000+ step-by-step photos for embroiderers of all skill levels.

PLUS: Get answers to common embroidery questions—from which needles to use to how to work with embroidery hoops, silk ribbon, and so much more!
 
A standalone companion to the original A-Z of Embroidery Stitches, this embroidery guide is a comprehensive dictionary of need-to-know embroidery stitches and techniques! Learn how to add variety and interest to your stitching projects, no matter your skill level. Inside you’ll find:
 
• 145+ embroidery stitches ranging from beginner-friendly to more advanced
• 1,000+ step-by-step photos that make it easy to learn new techniques
• A comprehensive stitch index and lay-flat binding for easy reference while you work
• Tons of tips and hints to ensure you have everything you need
• Fascinating historical insights and beautiful embroidery examples to inspire you
 
Originally published by Country Bumpkin in Australia, A-Z of Embroidery Stitches has been revamped by Search Press for the modern needleworker and joins their bestselling series of reference guides for needleworkers. Check out the other A-Z volumes for guidance on sewing, knitting, crochet, and more!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781782211693
Publisher:	Search Press
Publication date:	08/24/2015
Series:	A-Z of Needlecraft
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Compiled by the expert team at Country Bumpkin, renowned Australian publishers of embroidery books and magazines.

Editorial Reviews

Review from Mary Corbet's Needle 'n' Thread:
Embroidery Stitch Dictionaries are handy books to have on your shelf, if you’re a die-hard embroidery fanatic. Even if you only dabble in hand embroidery as an occasional hobby, you’ll never be sorry you have a stitch dictionary or two at hand – they are wonderful reference tools to have on hand, especially when you want to expand your stitching horizons a bit. It’s a terrific stitch dictionary for stitchers wishing to increase their stitching repertoire.

As the title suggests, this is the second A-Z book on embroidery stitches. The first one, A-Z of Embroidery Stitches, is excellent, too, but I especially like this second one because it delves into stitch combinations, variations, and so forth that are not as commonly seen as those stitches found in the first book.

A-Z of Embroidery Stitches 2 features over 145 embroidery stitches, variations, and combinations, each shown in detail with step-by-step photos of the actual stitch in progress. The book begins with a long index of the stitches included within! Before the stitching instructions begin, in the front of the book you’ll find some excellent information for the embroiderer. For example, there are several pages devoted to needles used in embroidery, including what types are used for what, and a page of actual sized photos of the various types of needles. How many times have you wondered if you’re using the “right” needle for your work? Or which needle to choose before you start? This is a great resource that helps answer those questions!

There’s a good section on using an embroidery hoop, binding a hoop, and keeping your work clean – excellent information for beginners and beyond. But the real “meat” of the book, of course, is in the instructions. The step-by-step photos of the various stitches are what make the book perfect for learning. Besides regular surface embroidery stitches, you’ll find some ribbon embroidery techniques included throughout the book and in this particular book, you’ll find lots of interesting composite stitches, filling stitches, and stitch variations. If you’re looking for a good stitch dictionary that will allow you to add some variety to your stitches, you can’t go wrong with this book.

From the Publisher

10/01/2015
This companion to A-Z of Embroidery Stitches focuses on lesser-known and specialty stitches for hand embroidery, as well as variations on common stitches such as chain stitch and cross stitch. As with the first book, step-by-step close-up photographs of each stitch are shown, along with text describing each step. A brief paragraph explains the best use of each stitch, as well as relevant historical or stylistic details. A plethora of embroidery styles are represented, including Hardanger, Brazilian, needlepoint, Mountmellick, bead embroidery, and pulled thread work. VERDICT Many of the stitches included in this collection are not commonly used, but the variety makes this a quality reference for the experienced embroiderer interested in specialty stitches. Beginners will find the first volume, which contains more typical stitches, of greater value.

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