Creative Needlecraft Handbook

by Lucinda Ganderton

Overview

This inspirational book includes practical instruction for classic thread and wool crafts as well as related fabric crafts and needlecrafts. Full guidance is given on all the equipment and materials. Each basic technique is shown step-by-step, to ensure complete confidence and success. The prefect book for anyone new to needlecraft and a handy reference for experienced needle-workers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781780191157
Publisher:	Southwater
Publication date:	07/16/2012
Pages:	264
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.80(d)

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Embroidery 8

Introduction 10

Tools and Materials 12

Techniques 14

Projects 34

Needlepoint 58

Introduction 60

Tools and Materials 62

Techniques 64

Projects 76

Patchwork and Quilting 88

Introduction 90

Tools and Materials 92

Techniques 94

Projects 108

Appliqué 122

Introduction 124

Tools and Materials 126

Techniques 128

Projects 138

Knitting 154

Introduction 156

Tools and Materials 158

Techniques 160

Projects 174

Crochet 190

Introduction 192

Tools and Materials 194

Techniques 196

Projects 206

Special Techniques

Dyeing 222

Fabric-strip Rugs 226

Smocking 228

Ribbons and Bows 230

Tassels and Pompoms 232

Beads and Sequins 234

Buttons 236

Templates 238

Acknowledgments 252

Suppliers 253

Glossary 254

Index 255

Conversion tables 256