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Needlepoint Book : A Complete Update of the Classic Guide by Jo Ippolito Christensen (1999, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherTouchstone
ISBN-100684832305
ISBN-139780684832302
eBay Product ID (ePID)254315
Product Key Features
Edition2
Book TitleNeedlepoint Book : a Complete Update of the Classic Guide
Number of Pages448 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicNeedlework / Needlepoint, Needlework / General
Publication Year1999
IllustratorYes
GenreCrafts & Hobbies
AuthorJo Ippolito Christensen
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight32 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width7.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN98-033812
Dewey Edition21
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Decimal746.44/2
Edition DescriptionExpanded,Revised edition
Table Of ContentCONTENTS FOREWORD PREFACE A WORD OF THANKS PART ONE: GETTING STARTED CHAPTER ONE: BASIC INFORMATION Choosing Your Project Supplies Equipment CHAPTER TWO: BASIC PROCEDURES Preparing the Canvas Handling the Yarn Threading the Needle Stitching in General Stitching a Design Ripping and Mending Piecing Canvas Making a Sampler Cleaning Needlepoint Left-handed Stitches CHAPTER THREE: STITCHING TECHNIQUES Shading Open Work Appliqué PART TWO: DESIGN AND COLOR CHAPTER FOUR: DESIGN Form Texture Unity Focal Point Point of Entry Proportion Balance Line Composition Perspective Idea Sources CHAPTER FIVE: COLOR Color Uses Color Theory Applying Color Theory to Needlepoint PART THREE: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER CHAPTER SIX: EVALUATING YOUR DESIGN, COLORS, AND YARNS Evaluation of Your Yarn Step-by-Step Analysis of Yarns Putting Your Design on Canvas Choosing the Stitches for Your Design Summary: Checklists CHAPTER SEVEN: BLOCKING AND FINISHING Blocking Finishing Techniques PART FOUR: THE STITCHES CHAPTER EIGHT: STRAIGHT STITCHES CHAPTER NINE: DIAGONAL STITCHES CHAPTER TEN: BOX STITCHES CHAPTER ELEVEN: CROSS STITCHES CHAPTER TWELVE: TIED STITCHES CHAPTER THIRTEEN: EYE STITCHES CHAPTER FOURTEEN: LEAF STITCHES CHAPTER FIFTEEN: LINE STITCHES CHAPTER SIXTEEN: DECORATIVE STITCHES CHAPTER SEVENTEEN: OPEN STITCHES APPENDIX BIBLIOGRAPHY GENERAL INDEX STITCH INDEX
SynopsisA classic book for needlepointers at every stage, THE NEEDLEPOINT BOOK is updated and expanded to include new information on the latest stitches, materials, and techniques, Since its original publication in 1976, The Needlepoint Book has become known as "The Black Bible" -- the one resource every aficionado of needlepoint needs to own. Completely revised and expanded, this updated edition includes your favorite features, plus: * A 16-PACE COLOR INSERT WITH ALL-NEW PROJECTS * A CRASH COURSE ON THE NEW FIBERS UPDATED INFORMATION ON MATERIALS, AS WELL AS HOW TO WORK WITH AND CARE FOR THEM * DOZENS OF NEW STITCHES AND A CHAPTER ON THE POPULAR OPENWORK STITCHES * MORE THAN 1,300 ILLUSTRATIONS * 369 STITCHES DIAGRAMS FOR ALL PROJECTS SHOWN The Needlepoint Book covers all the information you need to learn needlepoint and improve your technique -- in a single comprehensive volume. You'll find section on: * CHOOSING THE RIGHT PROJECT * TRANSFERRING DESIGNS * ELEMENTS OF GOOD DESIGN: COLOR, PROPORTION, AND BALANCE * LEFT-HANDED NEEDLEPOINT * FINISHING TECHNIQUES * CLEANING NEEDLEPOINT * AND MUCH MORE The Needlepoint Book is a complete guide to the craft, and the only book you'll ever need as a reference to become an expert at creating exquisite works to be treasured forever., The most comprehensive and trusted guide to stitching beautiful needlepoint designs now includes authoratitive discussions of recent innovations in this ever popular craft. Including clear instructions on everything from transferring designs to selecting colours for professional looking finishes, Jo Ippolito Christensen provides solid information and easy-to-follow guides for working with different materials, understanding new yarns and fibers with a range of stitches - old and new. THE NEEDLEPOINT BOOK is a complete guide to the craft, and the only book that any reader will need to become an expert at creating exquisite works to be treasured forever.
LC Classification NumberTT778.C3C478 1999
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- 30 Nov, 2018
better value
This new updated version, is WAY better than the original....(I have both, and use them, because SOME of the Info from the first book is not IN HERE)...But this is well worth the price! GREAT Book, lots of new stitches that I have never seen before......Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 Jul, 2020
Great source of information!
This has been said to be THE book of needlepoint stitches. I can’t wait to teach myself to do some of these!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 Sep, 2020
Great book to learn from
It has an incredible amount of informationVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 14 Feb, 2023
Information
Great book, great purchase. Love it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 12 Oct, 2017
Best Little Book
I taught myself to needlepoint with this book. I have given 4 of them to others.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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