A-Z of Crewel Embroidery

Price: $34.95

Learn the art of crewel embroidery from the experts - now with a fresh new cover!

Whether you are a novice or a professional, the A-Z of Crewel Embroidery will give you fresh ideas, new perspectives, renewed confidence and bring crewel embroidery within reach of anyone who can thread a needle.

This ‘how to guide’ features 16 stunning projects, but the best part is that the techniques you’ll learn while recreating these designs can be adapted to use on your own beautiful projects for years to come!

You'll find 522 step-by-step photographs to help you create each one of these beautiful designs like an expert, while learning 52 different stitches and techniques.

Each design is presented with clear colour photographs, detailed instructions, patterns and stitch direction diagrams, making it easy to recreate these superb embroideries.

You’ll also find comprehensive information about the wools, fabrics and equipment required as well a multitude of tips to help get you started.

And you’ll love learning about the beginnings of crewel embroidery and its evolution within different societies.

Discover the tradition of crewel embroidery and its transformation into an art form that is still popular today – order your copy today!

Additional Information

The world famous A-Z Series has sold more than 2.2 million copies worldwide. The 8th title in this series of indispensable needlework guides is a must have for any embroiderer.

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Semi-hardcover, Concealed spiral binding, 228mm x 218mm wide, 128pp

Learn this time-honored craft from world-renowned crewel embroidery artists:

Avril Ambrose-De Havilland, Shelagh Amor, June Godwin, Wendy Innes, Barbara Jackson, Anna Scott and Phillipa Turnbull.

You’ll learn the following stitches and techniques:

Back stitch, blanket stitch, blanket stitch, bullion knot, burden stitch, chain stitch, coral stitch, couching, cretan stitch, cross stitch, cross stitch couching, curved shape, satin stitch, detached back stitch, detached chain, double cross stitch, fishbone stitch, fly stitch, French knot, ghiordes knot, knotted pearl stitch, laid work, narrow rope stitch, padded satin stitch, Palestrina stitch, partial pinwheel blanket stitch, pinwheel blanket stitch, pistil stitch, raised stem stitch, seed stitch, sheaf filling stitch, soft shading long and short stitch, split back stitch, split stitch, stem stitch, straight, shape satin stitch, straight stitch, tapestry shading, long and short stitch, trellis couching, trellis work, twisted chain stitch, whipped back stitch, whipped chain stitch, whipped spider web, whipped stem stitch, wide rope stitch, woven, spider web, woven trellis.

Customer Reviews

by Anne Nicolas

Date Added: Monday 15 October, 2007

Take a look at my flickr account to see what I made using your A-Z of Crewel Embroidery book for the designs. http://www.flickr.com/photos/brodanni/1576686329/ Thank you very much for publishing such helpful books.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

by Homespun Magazine Australia

Date Added: Friday 18 November, 2005

"What impressed me most about this book was that it wasn't just a stitch guide; it's also filled with a wealth of information including a historical perspective on crewel embroidery, lots of little tidbits including how to transfer your design properly and even how to bind a hoop or prepare a roller frame. Plus there are 16 projects included with full-size patterns." Plus a giveaway of the book "Wanting to learn a new form of embroidery or are you simply looking for a reference guide to your favourite craft? Then look no further because this exquisitely photographed book is just for you. In fact, it's described as 'the ultimate resource for beginning and experienced needleworkers". Filled with over 500 step-by-step photos, tips and techniques plus 16 projects to tempt you. We have three of these 'must-have' books to giveaway"

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

by Piecework Magazine USA

Date Added: Friday 18 November, 2005

'A-Z of Crewel Embroidery, the eighth book of the A-Z Needlework Series, depicts forty-nine intriguing stitches in process photographs. Using them to create colorful surfaces of trellis-and laid work should satisfy any self-respecting needle worker, but the book also provides sixteen luscious floral designs, full-size patterns, a concise history of crewelwork, a discussion of tools and techniques, and a bibliography.'

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

by maryanne patteson

Date Added: Tuesday 28 December, 2004

Thank you for sending my A-Z of Crewel Embroidery. I am very pleased with it as I have been with all the other A-Z books I have purchased. I have not attempted any projects but will do so in the near future.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

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