Needlepoint 20 Classic Projects

Reed International Books. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. Hardcover. 185732790x . Hardcover book is clean, brihgt, square. No marks. Dust jacket has slight edge rubbing. Twenty classic graded needlepoint projects demonstrate the   beauty and versatility of the craft, with clear step-by-step   instructions, color-coded charts, and stunning color photos throughout.    Needlepoint is one of the most popular and enduring of all the needle   arts. Not only is it an absorbing pastime and a versatile and   expressive medium, it is also a lovely way to beautify the home. This   illustrated guide shows how to make and display a wide range of   traditional needlepoint items, from pictures and samplers to rugs,    cushions, and furnishings. Each of the 20 projects is set in context   with an explanation of its origin and social history, and a full range   of stitches offers exciting challenges to all needleworkers. Projects   are graded according to level of complexity, with many suitable for   beginners, who can then progress as they gain skill and confidence.    Throughout, clear instructions are enhanced with color-coded charts and   color photos of the finished creations. Anna Pearson is the author of   The Complete Needlepoint Course. 128 pp   9 x 9 1/2   40 color photos,    charts & patterns throughout.; Traditional Needle Arts; 0.6 x 9.8 x 9.34 Inches; Twenty classic graded needlepoint projects demonstrate the beauty and versatility of the craft, with clear step-by-step instructions, color-coded charts, and stunning color photos throughout. Needlepoint is one of the most popular and enduring of all the needle arts. Not only is it an absorbing pastime and a versatile and expressive medium, it is also a lovely way to beautify the home. This illustrated guide shows how to make and display a wide range of traditional needlepoint items, from pictures and samplers to rugs, cushions, and furnishings. Each of the 20 projects is set in context with an explanation of its origin and social history, and a full range of stitches offers exciting challenges to all needleworkers. Projects are graded according to level of complexity, with many suitable for beginners, who can then progress as they gain skill and confidence. Throughout, clear instructions are enhanced with color-coded charts and color photos of the finished creations. Anna Pearson is the author of The Complete Needlepoint Course. 128 pp 9 x 9 1/2 40 color photos, charts & patterns throughout .