Pleasures of Crewel Betty Crocker Home Library Jo Springer 1972 Softcover Book

Betty Crocker Home Library Pleasures of Crewel Jo Springer 1972 Softcover Book

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The book is in good condition. I see no writing in or on this book but it has some edge wear and the remnants of a price tag on the front cover.

The booklet is 166 pages not including the covers and measures 10-3/16 X 8 X 3/8 inches (26 X 20.2 X 1 cm) and weighs 16-1/2 ounce (465 grams).

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From the inside of the front cover:

THE BETTY CROCKER HOME LIBRARY

PLEASURES OF CREWEL

A book of elementary-to-elegant stitches & new embroidery designs

By Jo Springer

A desire to create something beautiful and a little know-how are all you really need to enjoy the pleasures of crewel.

In this book you will find instructions for a wide variety of crewel embroidery stitches—simple ones to get you started if you are a beginner, and more interesting ones if you are a needleworker with some experience who wants to enlarge her stitch repertoire. The step-by-step directions and clear illustrations make it easy for anyone to learn new stitches and use them effectively.

Both the beginner and the experienced embroiderer will find here, too, a treasury of ideas and original designs for projects ranging from a simple bookmark to an elaborate wall hanging, each accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions and charts keyed for color and stitches. Full-color photographs of the finished projects and photographs of design details serve as helpful guides as you work.

Since the author believes that too many pieces of fine needlework are relegated to a bottom drawer because their creators don’t know how to finish them, she has included many valuable professional tips that will show you how to transform a piece of stitchery into something that can be used, admired and enjoyed—a source of pride and satisfaction to every needleworker.

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CONTENTS

1. THE STORY OF CREWEL EMBROIDERY 1

2. TOOLS AND MATERIALS 11
Embroidery Tools 11
Fabrics, Embroidery Wools and Threads 16

3. PLANNING YOUR DESIGN 19
Sources of Design Ideas 19
How to Transfer Designs 20
How to Enlarge and Reduce Designs 25

4. SUCCESS TIPS FOR THE BEGINNER 27

5. A GLOSSARY OF EMBROIDERY STITCHES 29
Specific Uses for Embroidery Stitches 73

Note on the Projects that Follow 76

6. PROJECTS FOR BEGINNERS 77
Song of the Sea Sampler 77
Twining Vine Bookmark 80
Decorative Mirror 52
Two Butterfly Designs 85
Two Small Motifs for Embroidery— Flying Bird, Walking Bird 88
Whirling Wheels Pillow 91
Winter Wonderland 93

7. PROJECTS FOR NEEDLE WORKERS WITH SOME EXPERIENCE 96
Accent Crewel 96
Classic Tote Bag 98
Paisley Pillow 100
Fanciful Fish Picture 103

8. PROJECTS FOR MORE EXPERIENCED NEEDLE WORKERS 106
Abstract Picture 106
Ascension Balloon Pillow 108
Bird and Tulip Pillow 111
Calico Cat Cushion 115
Zinnias and Asters Picture 117
Antique Floral Pillow 120
Medusa Head Picture 124

9. PROJECTS FOR ADVANCED NEEDLE WORKERS 127
Summer Handbag 127
Graphic Wall Hanging 130
Proud Rooster Picture 133
Garden of Flowers Picture 137
Seat Cushions 139
Singapore Bird Chair Seat 144
Panel for Ecclesiastical Garment 147

10. PROFESSIONAL FINISHING TIPS 150
Washing or Dry Cleaning Crewel 150
Blocking 151
Pressing 151
Making a Pillow 151
Covering a Removable Chair Seat 153
Framing a Picture 153
Making a Wall Panel 155
Making a Wall Hanging 155
How to Make Coasters 156
How to Make a Tote Bag 156
How to Make a Handbag 156

101 Things You Can Decorate with Crewel Stitches 158

Credits 160

Index 163

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ISSN: 0-307-09650-5
UPC n/a

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