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Embroidery Techniques & Patterns by Marie-Noelle Bayard has more than 100 stitches, organized by type and illustrated in close-up color photographs, plus a host of patterns and techniques, make this the ultimate luxurious reference for embroiderers. At 256 pages, it's comprehensive and a superb value, filled with ideas for creating a variety of looks, highlights, and ornamental elements.
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Embroidery Techniques & PatternsAuthor:
Marie-Noelle Bayard |





All the classic and popular embroidery stitches are fully explained and pictures in these pages. By completing a series of lovely projects, including a bolster, tea towel, and evening bag, you'll learn how to create a wealth of embroidered designs.
| INTRODUCTION | CHAPTER 4-COUNTED STITCHES | 129 | |
| CHAPTER 1-MATERIALS, PREPARATION, AND FINISHING TOUCHES | 5 | The Running Stitch Family: | 130 |
| Textile Foundations | 6 | The Place Mat | 135 |
| Embroidery Equipment | 9 | The Cross-Stitch Family: | 138 |
| Preparing to Embroider | 14 | The Commemorative Hanging | 146 |
| The ABC's of the Embroiderer | 17 | The Damask Stitch Family: | 149 |
| The Finishing Touches | 18 | The Lingerie Pouch | 154 |
| CHAPTER 2-OUTLINING STITCHES | 21 | The Slavic Stitch Family: | 157 |
| The Stem Stitch Family: | 22 | The Tea Towel | 162 |
| The Tea Tablecloth | 29 | The Looped Stitch Family: | 165 |
| The Chain Stitch Family: | 32 | The Box Top | 170 |
| The Shopping Bag | 40 | CHAPTER 5-DRAWN-THREAD WORK STITCHES | 173 |
| The Featherstitch Family: | 43 | The Madeira Embroidery Family: | 174 |
| The Frame | 51 | The Handkerchief | 178 |
| The Herringbone Stitch Family: | 54 | The Cutwork Embroidery Family: | 181 |
| The Pillow | 60 | The Table Runner | 186 |
| The Palestrina Stitch Family: | 63 | The Hardanger Embroidery Family: | 189 |
| The Tray Cloth | 70 | The Napkin Corner | 196 |
| CHAPTER 3-FILLING STITCHES | 73 | The Drawn-Thread Embroidery Family: | 199 |
| The Knot Stitch Family: | 74 | The Curtain | 204 |
| The Ring-Bearer's Pillow | 83 | CHAPTER 6-COUCHING STITCHES | 207 |
| The Leaf Stitch Family: | 86 | The Oriental Stitch Family : | 208 |
| The Bolster | 94 | Jeweled Buttons, | 216 |
| The Straight Stitch Family: | 97 | The Soutache Family: | 219 |
| The Advent Calendar | 104 | The Evening Bag, | 223 |
| The Spider Web Stitch Family: | 107 | The Trellis Stitch Family: | 226 |
| Napkin Rings | 116 | The Eyeglass Case: | 232 |
| The Shadow Embroidery Stitch Family: | 119 | The Woven Stitch Family: | 235 |
| The Stole | 126 | The Pin Cushion: | 241 |
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Visual Index of Stitches | |||
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List of Stitches | |||
| Metric Equivalents Chart |
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