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- ISBN 9781446301661
- Weight: 576g
- Dimensions: 210 x 276mm
- Publication Date: 02 Aug 2012
- Publisher: David & Charles
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
- Language: English
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A comprehensive step-by-step guide to embroidery, with over 225 stitches and techniques plus a range of fresh and modern projects. Learn the basic stitches and master 8 different embroidery styles, including blackwork, crewelwork, hardanger, pulled thread, goldwork and freestyle. Every stitch has clear step-by-step instructions and is accompanied by colour diagrams. And you can practise your new-found skills with 18 beautiful things to make for yourself and your home, from bags and accessories to gifts and home décor.
Kate Haxell learned to sew at an early age, making clothes for her long-suffering teddy bears. She went on to study art and design and then worked for Country Living magazine. She moved into book publishing and, as an experienced freelance editor and author, Kate has worked on, contributed to and written numerous craft books. Kate lives in London with her husband, two dogs, two cats and a canary.
