Shading can give your needlepoint dimension and depth, without being as difficult as you thought it might be. Part of the Predictable Results series of book from Art Needlepoint and needlepoint expert Janet M. Perry, you'll get the beautiful results from your stitching you've always wanted. Learn two forms of shading that let you use any thread plus advanced shading techniques to use specialized threads such as overdyes and metallics. You'll love how it enriches your needlework. The ground-breaking books in this series give you the knowledge you need to get the results you want in your needlepoint.
Perplexed by color when it comes to needlepoint? This book gives you the information you need to conquer color question in your needlepoint.You'll learn the basic vocabulary of color, how color behaves in threads, six main color schemes and how to create them in your stitching, an easy way to create a color scheme and more.With examples from art and needlepoint you'll learn about the different types of color contrast and why they are important. Plus you'll see examples of canvases analyzed for contrast and color.Written by needlepoint expert Janet M. Perry, this book takes decades of color study and distills it down to the practical, thread-specific information you need to create beautiful pieces of stitchery every time.Part of the Predictable Results series, these ground-breaking books give you the knowledge you need to get the results you want in your needlepoint.
Threads are an exciting part of needlepoint, but do you know how to get the most out of them? This exciting volume in the Predictable Results for Needlepoint series unlocks the secrets of threads. You'll learn about the different types of fibers, how to classify thread construction, the best way to open different thread packages, and lots of other advice that will make using threads of all kinds a breeze. Unlike other books listing many kinds of threads, Touch Me, Feel Me will never go out of date and will help you understand and use with confidence any thread new or old.
Learn great background techniques that will energize your needlepoint. Part of the Predictable Results series of book from Art Needlepoint and needlepoint expert Janet M. Perry, you'll get the beautiful results from your stitching you've always wanted.Here you'll learn techniques such as using fabric, Blackwork or Bargello as a background, creating needlepoint damask patterns, and lots more.The ground-breaking books in this series give you the knowledge you need to get the results you want in your needlepoint.
This how-to craft book contains easy to follow instructions for making 90 decoration, many based on traditional folk crafts. Utilizing natural materials - nuts, cones, pine needles, cornhusks, and shells - and other basic supplies readily available in most homes, the ornaments range from very simple ones that children will want to make to more complex creations that will appeal to and challenge adults interested in crafts.
This versatile design collection blossoms with 235 beautifully rendered, black-and-whitenbsp;flowers. Reproduced from a rare Victorian catalog, its attractive motifs are conveniently arranged according to type — wreaths, allover patterns, and other styles. Ideal for use in needlework, woodworking, leathercraft, and other hobbies, these winsome illustrations will also enhance any print project.
It's a woman's world, and those witty women of Born to Shop® know what it takes to keep it that way. These ten humorous cross stitch patterns are your path to posting how you really feel about work, friendship, and (yes!) chocolate. If you'd like to expand your cross stitch with a special technique, Stamp 'N Stitch uses rubber stamps to add extra flair. Pressed for time? The Stitch 'N Paint technique is a speedy way to create whimsical artwork. You'll soon be joining the Born to Shop gals in celebrating the funny side of life--with a touch of sass, of course! 10 lusciously lighthearted designs: Friends Forever; Too Many Friends; Fancy Chocolates; Best Man; Blessings; Control; Just Love Me; Main Food Groups; Monday All Week; and Hug. Born to Shop®: More Life Lessons (Leisure Arts #4509)
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