Creative Needlecraft

Cover Type: Hardcover
Book Condition: Very Good
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Publisher: Octopus Books Ltd
Publisher Place: London
Publisher Year: 1979
Edition: First Edition

Description: 157 pages. Book and Jacket are both in Very good condition throughout.

Publishers Description: Contemporary needlecraft makes creative use of the traditional embroidery methods for practical application on today's dresses, accessories and furnishings. The combination of old techniques with modern threads, materials and designs leads to exciting new possibilities in this centuries-old craft.This book explains how to work the stitches for many needlecraft techniques, Contemporary needlecraft makes creative use of the traditional embroidery methods for practical application on today's dresses, accessories and furnishings. The combination of old techniques with modern threads, materials and designs leads to exciting new possibilities in this centuries-old craft.This book explains how to work the stitches for many needlecraft techniques, the text being accompanied throughout by clear colour photographs showing the steps involved. There are special notes for left-handed workers. Ways to create simple designs are demonstrated and photographs of finished work give lots of ideas for combining stitch patterns and exploiting colour and texture. In addition, there are complete instructions and diagrams to make a number of specific decorative items for the home, clothing and accessories. (less)

ISBN: 0706410777