The Needleworker's Companion

Pendray, Shay

ISBN 10: 1931499071 / ISBN 13: 9781931499071

Verlag: Interweave Press (edition ), 2002

The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 1931499071-7-1

Inhaltsangabe:

Whether as pastime or obsession, needle crafts are enjoyed by millions, and this ultimate guide presents all the tools of the trade. Small, spiral-bound, and sturdy, it fits in a pocket or a needlework bag and stands up on its own for the freedom of busy hands. Within its compact pages, this handbook contains detailed information on everything from picking the proper supplies to fixing the worst mistakes. Techniques include nine separate methods of starting a thread, five ways to end one, six varieties of embroidery, and 16 kinds of stitches. Also included are instructions on embellishing and directions for blocking and finishing.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: Shay Pendray is an award winning teacher, lecturer, designer, television host and author. She owns a retail needlework shop and a production company. Shay brings her vast knowledge and experience to PBS Television as host and executive producer of her latest PBS series, Needle Arts Studio, which is broadcast nationwide. Shay has studied Japanese embroidery for more than 18 years and has been the driving force in bringing Japanese embroidery to the US.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Needleworker's Companion
Verlag: Interweave Press (edition )
Erscheinungsdatum: 2002
Einband: Spiral-bound
Zustand: Fair