Elegant Stitches: An Illustrated Stitch Guide and Source Book of Inspiration

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Silk ribbon embroidery utilizes many of the same stitches as more traditional crewel embroidery, but the unique qualities of the ribbon make for a very different look. This beautiful book (conveniently spiral bound to lie flat when working) offers a comprehensive stitch guide and good coverage of all the basics. Each stitch is given a clear diagram, and many also include color photos of a detail featuring that stitch. In addition, Judith Baker Montano presents charming descriptions of what inspired her lovely, elaborate finished pieces, which she calls "free-form stitchery."


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In beautiful color illustrations and lucid instructions, this handy book presents 144 basic stitches and includes sections on silk-ribbon embroidery, crazy-quilt combination stitches, free-form embroidery stitches, and composite stitches. Compact enough to fit in a workbasket, the book is spiralbound for ease of use.


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