Mary Thomas's Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches : The Classic Guide Revised by Jan Eaton

"This classic reference book has achieved near-legendary status since it was first published, owing to its clear instructions and huge library of stitches. It includes full illustrated instructions for over 400 embroidery stitches, ranging from simple border and outline stitches, to filling stitches, canvas stitches and pulled fabric stitches. Scattered throughout are dozens of inspirational embroideries to show the stitches in action. Ideal for both those starting out with needlework and those more accomplished embroiderers who need inspiration for different stitches and techniques, this new, redesigned edition includes the internationally-renowned embroiderer Jan Eaton's revisions to the original text."--Provided by publisher. A redesigned edition of the classic, go-to embroidery guide for all skill levels, featuring clear instructions and huge library of stitches. This book includes full illustrated instructions for over 400 embroidery stitches, ranging from simple border and outline stitches, to filling stitches, canvas stitches, and pulled fabric stitches. Scattered throughout are dozens of inspirational embroideries to show the stitches in use. First published in 1934, Mary Thomas's Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches is ideal for those starting out with needlework as well as more accomplished embroiderers looking for inspiration for different stitches and techniques. This new, revamped edition includes the internationally renowned embroiderer Jan Eaton's revisions to the original text, and a preface by famed embroiderer Mary Corbet. Praise for Mary Thomas's Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches “This is one that I always recommend, because of its... easy to read diagrams and instructions, and logical categorization of stitches.” —Mary Corbet's Needle ‘N Thread "The new edition of Mary Thomas's classic stitch reference library; it is the first and last word in embroidery. This classic reference book has achieved near-legendary status since it was first published in 1934, owing to its clear instructions and huge library of stitches. It includes full illustrated instructions for over 400 embroidery stitches, ranging from simple border and outline stitches, to filling stitches, canvas stitches and pulled fabric stitches. Scattered throughout are dozens of inspirational embroideries to show the stitches in action. Ideal for both those starting out with needlework and those more accomplished embroiderers who need inspiration for different stitches and techniques, this new, redesigned edition includes the internationally-renowned embroiderer Jan Eaton's revisions to the original text, and includes a preface by famed embroiderer Mary Corbet." -- Amazon.com Front cover Contents The classic stitch dictionary Materials Chapter 1: Outline stitches Chapter 2: Border stitches Chapter 3: Composite band stitches Chapter 4: Isolated stitches Chapter 5: Open filling stitches Chapter 6: Solid filling stitches Chapter 7: Detatched filling stitches Chapter 8: Straight and slanted canvas stitches Chapter 9: Crossed canvas stitches Chapter 10: Composite canvas stitches Chapter 11: Insertion stitches Chapter 12: Edging stitches Chapter 13: Cut and drawn stitches Chapter 14: Pulled fabric stitches Index About the authors Back cover