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ISBN: 1402713568

ISBN13: 9781402713569

Cross-stitch for the First Time (A Sterling/Chapelle Book)

Name: love it!! simple instructions and beautiful projects
Item: Cross-stitch for the First Time (A Sterling/Chapelle Book)
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By Donna Kooler

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Book Overview

All the basics of this popular and time-tested method of embroidery are compiled here in a full-color, easy-to-understand format. The introduction covers tools and general techniques, while a series of questions and answers outlines all the stitching basics, from cross-stitching with more than one color of floss to creating specialty stitches. Twenty delightful projects, geared to the beginner, will help you master each skill. Make a Bless This Home sign with a fundamental cross-stitch. Embellish a Native American-inspired Lone Wolf embroidery with beading. As you work through the chapters, the knowledge you gain will build upon itself, eventually enabling you to tackle any cross-stitch project.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1402713568

ISBN13:9781402713569

Release Date:March 2004

Publisher:Chapelle

Length:112 Pages

Weight:1.00 lbs.

Dimensions:0.4" x 7.9" x 10.5"

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Rated 5 stars
love it!! simple instructions and beautiful projects

By Thriftbooks.com User, April 13, 2004

It's a great introducion to cross stitch to hardanger and is written very simply. The projects are lively and colorful. Explaination of techniques is wonderful and i have this book next to me as i stitch for refference.a great buy i checked it out at my library first and fell in love with it so i bought it.

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Rated 5 stars
From the beginnig

By Thriftbooks.com User, August 9, 2003

Kooler assumes nothing and give very complete instructions, almost in baby steps, and some very nice projects for learning the art of cross stitch. The projects deal with some of the tricky ideas of half-stitch, beaded work, paper cross stitch and of course interspersing cross-stitch with regular embroidery. The last is probably how most cross stitch projects are shown in the high end magazines.Kooler handles ably the different...

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Rated 4 stars
Cross Stitch made easier

By Thriftbooks.com User, June 12, 2001

This book would be good for both the first time cross-stitcher and for people who have been stitching for a while. It starts with sections on preparation (what you need), and how to handle the materials, then moves on to more complicated items, all clearly explained (I finally understand what railroading is!) Also included are brief explanations of how to bead a chart and do hardanger. The charts are charming and range across...

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