Crewel Embroidery with Texture and Thread Variations

Crewel Embroidery with Texture and Thread Variations by Cristina Sangines Franchini. Published by Prentice Hall Press, New York, NY, 1979. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Paperback. No DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Fine. Spine not broken, content like new. Needlework dealers label pasted inside front cover. 152 Pgs. ISBN 0671609939. Both traditional and modern styles are presented in this introduction to the warm colors and intricate designs of crewel embroidery. Written for both the novice and the experienced needleworker, this well-organized book demonstrates how to approach the basics of tools, fabrics, and stitches, and how to plan and execute original designs. Includes a wide selection of stitch guides with their variations. Hundreds of illustrations show items suitable for crewelwork, each pattern is accompanies by detailed, step-by-step instructions. Washing, blocking, and finishing are discussed and a helpful index of stitches is appended. Description text copyright 2013 www.BooksForComfort.net. Item ID 28045.