{"product_id":"the-embroidery-stitch-bible","title":"The Embroidery Stitch Bible","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOver 200 essential embroidery stitches in a new and up-to-date edition of the original and immensely successful stitch bible, by best-selling author and needlework designer Betty Barnden.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'\u003cem\u003eThis is one of my absolute favorite stitch dictionaries. It’s really good! I love the layout of the book and the instructions. I like the clarity of the diagrams, I like the samples of the stitches (...) it’s just a great stitch dictionary to have on your shelf!\u003c\/em\u003e' Mary Corbet, needlenthread.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrends in embroidery styles come and go, but the basic stitches and techniques remain the same. In this essential directory, hand sewers will have a collection of over 200 stitches at their fingertips from basic chain worked into fabric through to Florentine work on a canvas. Each one is explained with written step-by-step instructions and how-to techniques to get you started, and are accompanied by clear artwork and a photo of the finished stitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the diagrams and instructions in this beautifully illustrated and jam-packed book to discover the wonderful variety of effects that can be created with just a needle and thread, and discover or rediscover the sensuous, tactile, wearable art of embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"cpBody_cpMainBody_pnlBookContents\" class=\"book-contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"pnlContentsContent\" class=\"expanding\" data-expander=\"#butExpandToC\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eStitch selector \u003cbr\u003eEmbroidery essentials\u003cbr\u003eThe stitch collection\u003cbr\u003eStitches for fabric\u003cbr\u003eLine stitches\u003cbr\u003eChain stitches\u003cbr\u003eBlanket stitches\u003cbr\u003eCrossed stitches\u003cbr\u003eFeather stitches\u003cbr\u003eSatin stitches\u003cbr\u003eCouching stitches\u003cbr\u003eLaid filling stitches\u003cbr\u003eDetached stitches\u003cbr\u003eRaised stitches\u003cbr\u003eWoven stitches\u003cbr\u003eInsertion stitches\u003cbr\u003eSmoking stitches\u003cbr\u003eDrawn thread stitches\u003cbr\u003ePulled stitches\u003cbr\u003eStitches for trimmings\u003cbr\u003eStitches for canvas\u003cbr\u003eDiagonal stitches\u003cbr\u003eStraight stitches\u003cbr\u003eCrossing stitches\u003cbr\u003eComposite stitches\u003cbr\u003eLoop and pile stitches\u003cbr\u003eWorking practice\u003cbr\u003eCounted thread techniques\u003cbr\u003eFreestyle embroidery techniques\u003cbr\u003eCanvaswork techniques\u003cbr\u003eFinishing touches\u003cbr\u003eGlossary, index and credits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TheHandmadeElephant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58449256219008,"sku":"9781782216025","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/4107\/8150\/files\/9781782216025.jpg?v=1784036894","url":"https:\/\/www.thehandmadeelephant.co.uk\/products\/the-embroidery-stitch-bible","provider":"TheHandmadeElephant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}