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The Cross Stitcher's Bible... Crammed with essential information on techniques and bursting with beautiful patterns. It has instructions on working with charts, a linen masterclass, and tips on threads and wools; creative options, from charms and beads to blackwork; and explanations of how to design from scratch or adapt a purchased kit. Embroider cards, gift tags, pictures, cushions, and more with the fine finishing techniques. Plus: stitch and charted design libraries!



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cross stitch, cross stitch bible, stitching in miniature, three-dimensional cross stitch, beads and cross stitch, embroidery, embroidery threads, blackwork embroidery, assisi embroidery, hardanger embroidery, stitching paper, craft books The Cross Stitcher's Bible... Crammed with essential information on techniques and bursting with beautiful patterns. It has instructions on working with charts, a linen masterclass, and tips on threads and wools; creative options, from charms and beads to blackwork; and explanations of how to design from scratch or adapt a purchased kit. Embroider cards, gift tags, pictures, cushions, and more with the fine finishing techniques. Plus: stitch and charted design libraries! CONTENTSGETTING STARTEDUsing ChartsEquipmentChoosing and Managing ThreadsStarting to StitchLinen MasterclassCREATIVE OPTIONSChoosing and Using FabricsEmbroidery ThreadsCross Stitch on Stitching PaperStitching in MiniatureStitching on Non-EvenweaveUsing Waste CanvasThree-Dimensional Cross StitchComparing Double Canvas and EvenweaveWorking on Single CanvasCombining Flower Thread and Stranded CottonUsing Metallic Threads and Blending FilamentsUsing Space-Dyed ThreadsEXPLORING CHOICESUsing Charms, Buttons and EmbellishmentsBeads and Cross StitchSilk Ribbon and Cross StitchBlackwork EmbroideryAssisi EmbroideryCounted But FreePulled Thread and Drawn Thread WorkHem StitchingHardanger EmbroideryAdapting Chart DesignsDesigning a SamplerPersonalising Your WorkDesigning MonogramsComputer-Aided DesignSTITCH LIBRARYWORKING THE PROJECTSMOTIF LIBRARYFINISHING TOUCHESHardcover Book

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CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED

Using Charts

Equipment

Choosing and Managing Threads

Starting to Stitch

Linen Masterclass

CREATIVE OPTIONS

Choosing and Using Fabrics

Embroidery Threads

Cross Stitch on Stitching Paper

Stitching in Miniature

Stitching on Non-Evenweave

Using Waste Canvas

Three-Dimensional Cross Stitch

Comparing Double Canvas and Evenweave

Working on Single Canvas

Combining Flower Thread and Stranded Cotton

Using Metallic Threads and Blending Filaments

Using Space-Dyed Threads

EXPLORING CHOICES

Using Charms, Buttons and Embellishments

Beads and Cross Stitch

Silk Ribbon and Cross Stitch

Blackwork Embroidery

Assisi Embroidery

Counted But Free

Pulled Thread and Drawn Thread Work

Hem Stitching

Hardanger Embroidery

Adapting Chart Designs

Designing a Sampler

Personalising Your Work

Designing Monograms

Computer-Aided Design

STITCH LIBRARY

WORKING THE PROJECTS

MOTIF LIBRARY

FINISHING TOUCHES



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