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A-Z of Needlepoint, The Ultimate Needlepoint Resource for Beginning and Experienced Embroiderers by Country Bumpkin. Included are over 1200 step-by-step photos with simple instructions for over 65 different stitches and a multitude of interesting hints and tidbits. Explore one of the oldest and most popular types of embroidery today. This easy to use book takes the reader on a fascinating journey into the wonderful world of canvaswork, with plenty to enhance the stitch repertoire of those already captivated by this versatile form of embroidery.

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A-Z of Needlepoint
The Ultimate Needlepoint Resource for Beginning and Experienced Embroiderers

Author: Sue Gardner
Pages:128
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Publisher: Country Bumpkin & Quilter's Resource
Cover: Soft
Item Code: 4G4E0072
Weight: 1.2lbs.

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Did you know that needlepoint, dating back to 1500BC, has been discovered in the tomb of an Egyptian Pharaoh?

Or that canvaswork was practiced by the courtesans of the royal Japanese courts in the first century AD?

Despite being one of the oldest forms of embroidery, needlepoint has developed many forms of contemporary styles and is still one of the most popular types of needlework today.

This easy to use book will start you on a fascinating journey into the world of needlepoint or will enhance the stitch repertoire of those already traveling on this road.

The 128 page full color book includes

Over 1,200 step-by-step photographs accompanied by simple instructions for over 65 different stitches.
Up to date information about the fabrics, threads and tools you will need.
Dozens of interesting hints and tidbits to help you perfect your stitches and learn more about this versatile form of embroidery.

General Information	5	Gobelin stitch - straight	60
Types of canvas	5	Greek stitch	61
Preparing canvas	5	Herringbone stitch	62
Threads	6	Herringbone stitch - double	63
Tools	6	Hungarian stitch	64
Starting, finishing and joining threads	7	Hungarian diamond stitch	65
Blocking	8	Jacquard stitch	68
Stitches	9	Kalem stitch	71
Algerian eye stitch	10	Knitting stitch	72
Aubusson stitch	12	Knotted stitch	73
Back stitch	13	Leaf stitch	74
Back stitch spider web	15	Leviathan stitch	76
Basketweave stitch	16	Leviathan stitch - double	78
Brick stitch	17	Milanese stitch	80
Brighton stitch	18	Mosaic stitch	81
Byzantine stitch	21	Oriental stitch	84
Cashmere stitch	23	Parisian stitch	86
Chequer stitch	26	Perspective stitch	87
Continental stitch	28	Quick stitch	89
Cross stitch	30	Ray stitch	91
Cross stitch - double	32	Ray stitch - expanded	93
Cross stitch - half	33	Renaissance stitch	95
Cross stitch - long-armed	35	Rhodes stitch	97
Cross stitch - Montenegrin	36	Rhodes stitch - half	99
Cross stitch - oblong	37	Rice stitch	100
Cross stitch - two-sided	38	Rococo stitch	102
Cross stitch - upright	39	Rya stitch	104
Darning stitch	41	Scottish stitch	105
Diagonal stitch	42	Shell stitch	106
Diamond eyelet stitch	44	Stem stitch	109
Eggs-in-a-basket stitch	46	Surrey stitch	111
Eyelet stitch	48	Triangle stitch	112
Fern stitch	50	Tweed stitch	116
Fishbone stitch	51	Vee stitch	118
Florentine stitch	53	Velvet stitch	120
French stitch	55	Web stitch	121
Gobelin stitch - encroaching	57	Wheatsheaf stitch	122
Gobelin stitch - plaited	58	Index	124
Gobelin stitch - slanted	59	Other CB Publications	126

1000+ Books & Magazines Index

Traditional Embroidery by Hand	The Art of Embroidery Mary Engelbreit	A-Z of Thread Painting by Quilters' Resource Publications	A-Z of Needlepoint by Country Bumpkin	All That Glitters by Alison Cole
	Pattern Booklet Bareroots Embroidery Borders by Barri Sue Gaudet	Beautiful Embroidered Quilts by Inspirations Magazine Publications	Embroidered Animals by Helen M. Steven's	Embroiderer's and Quilter's Sourcebook by Angela Thompson A historical overview
Embroiderer's and Quilter's Sourcebook by Angela Thompson A historical overview	Embroidered Pansies by Diana Lampe's	Embroidery Techniques & Patterns by Marie-Noelle Bayard	Embroiderer's Year by Helen M. Stevens	The Embroidered Miniature Quilt by Helen Marshall
Embroidery Stitches by Mary Webb	Ladies of Leisure by Margaret Allyson	Royal School of Needlework Embroidery Techniques by Sally Saunders	Transfer Designs for Embroidery by Anne-Marie Bodson and Josette Vinas y Roca	Vintage Animals by Nori Koenig