Art in Needlework
Art in Needlework by Lewis Foreman Day, published by Lulu.com on September 16, 2008, is a comprehensive exploration of various needlework techniques. This 300-page book delves into the intricacies of embroidery, covering a wide range of stitches and methods, including canvas stitches, crewel-stitch, and buttonhole-stitch, among others. It serves as a resource for those interested in the art of needlework, providing detailed descriptions and insights into the craft.
Readers will find a thorough examination of both traditional and contemporary embroidery practices, with sections dedicated to techniques such as darning, quilting, and appliqué. The book also discusses the materials needed for embroidery and offers guidance on design and execution. With its focus on practical skills and artistic expression, Art in Needlework is a valuable addition for enthusiasts of crafts and hobbies, particularly those keen on enhancing their needlework abilities.
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Includes: Embroidery and Embroidery Stitches — Canvas Stitches — Crewel-Stitch — Chain-Stitch — Herring-Bone-Stitch — Buttonhole-Stitch — Feather and Oriental Stitches — Rope and Knot Stitches — Interlacings, Surface Stitches, and Diapers — Satin-Stitch and its Offshoots — Darning — Laid-Work — Couching — Couched Gold — Appliqué — Inlay, Mosaic, and Cut-Work — Embroidery in Relief — Raised Gold — Quilting — Stitch Groups — One Stitch or Many? — Outline — Shading — Figure Embroidery — The Direction of the Stitch — Church Work — White Work — A Plea for Simplicity — Embroider Design — Embroidery Materials — A Word to the Worker.
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