"The
Thread Thesaurus"
by Ann Caswell, suzanne Howren and Beth Robertson
Provides information on over 350 threads from Accentuate
to Zwicky. With this information you will learn about threads,
their fiber content and size, and tips on how to use them. |
"Suzy's
Surprize Stitches"
by Suzy Murphy
The stitches in this book come in all sizes and types -
small stitches, cross stitches, diagonal stithes, straight
stitches. At the back of the book are color models of each
stitch, all stiched with Splendor Silk from Rainbow Gallery. |
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"A
Banner Year"
by Brenda Hart
Designed as family heirlooms, these twelve banners were
done with love and lots of attention to detail. In true
Brenda Hart fashion, you will be challenged to move beyond
traditional needlepoint.
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"Suzy's
Small Stitches"
by Suzy Murphy
Includes tent stitches, straight stitches, diagonal stitches,
cross stitches, round and square stitches, and pattern
stitches. At the back of the book are color models of
each stitch, all stiched on 14 mesh canvas using Perle
Cotton.
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"Metallic Thread Embroidery:
A practical guide to stitching creatively with metallic
threads"
by Jacqueline Friedman Kreinik
Step-by-step advice with inspirational color photography
and clear line drawings, along with tips on reading the
charts and a handy stitch library. Projects include:
- Cross Stitch
- Ribbon Embroidery
- Surface Embroidery
- Needlepoint
- Counted Thread
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"Suzy's
Darn Stitches"
by Suzy Murphy
Inspired by patterns found in Scandinavian sweaters, these
darning patterns make wonderful backgrounds, as they tend
to recede and let the main design shine. At the back of
the book are color models of each stitch, all stiched
using Anchor Perle Cotton. The Gobelin Stitches between
the darning patterns are done with Rainbow Gallery Silk
and Cream and were used to bury the "Skip Steps."
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