The Constance Howard Book of Stitches (Batsford Classic Embroidery)

About this book

Embroidery legend Constance Howard brings her formidable knowledge of needlework to this creative innovative and comprehensive guide to stitching. Using her techniques and the dozens of close-up photographs and diagrams its remarkably easy to create spectacular textures patterns and effects in just a few simple steps. See what happens when a stitch is worked in different threads and learn how to change the scale of a stitch combine stitches to make new ones and alter the angle of the stitch. And its amazing how much is covered: seeding Japanese darning a variety of stem stitches buttonholes and variations the twisted fly herringbone cable chain zigzag coral Portuguese border detached loop and many many more. It will enhance any embroiderers stitching repertoire.