ISBN: Ostalo
Godina izdanja: 1972
Oblast: Dizajn
Jezik: Engleski
Autor: Strani

Joan Scobey - Needlepoint from Start to Finish
Lancer Books, New York, 1972
175 str.
meki povez
stanje: dobro, posveta na predlistu.

Marjorie Sablow (illustrator)

Complete design and stitch instructions for America`s most popular craft. Exclusive! 44 projects you can mount, block and finish yourself. Fully illustrated by designer Marjorie Sablow.

Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 Needlepoint as a Pastime or Passion
Chapter 2
The Basic Materials Canvas, yarn, needles
Chapter 3
The Stitches
Continental or Tent, Half Cross, Basket Weave or Diagonal Tent, Mosaic, Diagonal Mosaic, Cashmere, Scotch, Checker, Knotted, Kalem, Fern, Stem, Leaf, Herringbone, Slanting Gobe-lin, Interlocking Gobelin, Plaited Gobelin, Cross, Oblong Cross, Rice, Upright Cross, Smyrna Cross, Double Leviathan, Double Cross, Gobelin, Brick, Parisian Embroidery, Flame or Florentine, Triangle, Turkey Tufting
Chapter 4
Designs and Putting Them on Canvas
Getting design ideas, Assembling a composi-tion, Enlarging or reducing your design, Pre-paring the canvas, Putting your design on canvas, Coloring the design, Working from graph paper
Chapter 5
25 Tips for Stitching Success
Chapter 6
Finishing your Work
Blocking, Machine Stitching, Gluing, Mitered Corners, Lacing, Lining, Box Corners, Joining Canvas Sections, Edgings, Finishing Tips
Chapter 7
Needlepoint Projects
Chair Seat, Foot Stools and Benches, Pillows, Pin Cushion, Piano Bench, Church and Tem-ple Accessories, Hassocks, Bolsters, Blanket Bag, Pictures, Fireplace Screen, Mirror, Wall Hangings, Bell Pull, Rugs, Stair Treads and Risers, Luggage Rack Straps, Director`s Chair, Card Table Cover, Hi Fi Speaker Cover, Val-ance, Wastebasket, Pencil Holder, Cocktail Table Base, Lamp Base, Napkin Rings, Coast-ers, Brick, Paperweight, Box Cover, Book Cover, Typewriter Cover, Tennis Racquet Cover, Christmas Stocking, Toy Elephant, Belts, Choker, Headband, Eyeglass Cases, Tote Bag, Evening Purse, Cummerbund, Vest
Chapter 8
Sources

Complete design and stitch instructions for America`s most popular craft. Fully illustrated by designer Marjorie Sablow. Specifies what basic materials you will need to design and mount your own t. Tells you how to choose the canvas most suitable for your project. Illustrates the 30 basic stitches most adaptable to the canvas you have selected. Tells you how to create various designs, how to combine them into one composition, how to size them and color them. Contains 25 stitching tips - from threading the needle to repairing a ripped canvas. Helps you through detailed instructions to finish your work - from blocking, machine-stitching and gluing to mitering corners and joining the canvas sections. PLUS 44 projects you can mount, block and finish yourself including chairs, footstools, benches, pillows, bolsters, hassocks, pocketbooks, belts, chokers, vests and rugs.

About The Author
Joan Scobey`s articles have appeared in Good Housekeeping, McCall`s, Family Circle, Woman`s Day, Mademoiselle and other national magazines. She is the author of ten books including CREATIVE CAREERS FOR WOMEN and DO-IT-
ALL-YOURSELF NEEDLEPOINT.

About The Illustrator
Marjorie Sablow`s designs are sold through needlepoint and department stores across the country.
The vest featured on our cover was designed by Mrs. Sablow.


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