Christmas Stitchery

by Jenny Chippindale (Author), Kate Thorp (Author), Peter Milner (Illustrator), Rosemary Lindsay (Illustrator)

• Used

  Hardcover
  1990

  $3.28

  Using all the traditional shapes and symbols of Christmas - hearts, stars, snowflakes and birds - this book aims to show the basic needle skills required to complete the projects in this collection, although a few projects do involve advanced techniques such as free machine embroidery. Patchwork, crochet, counted thread and soft sculpture are just a few of the needlecrafts included. The materials used are as varied as the techniques and include silk and velvet, felt and hessian, string and gold thread. Among the projects outlined are wallhangings, tree decorations, bird trees and Christmas stockings.

• Used

  Paperback
  1992

  $3.77

  Using the traditional shapes and symbols of Christmas, such as hearts, stars and snowflakes, this book offers more than 40 needlework projects which include wallhangings, tree decorations, bird trees, Christmas stockings, cards and a delicate snowflake mobile. Many of the projects require only basic needle skills, while a few involve advanced techniques such as free machine embroidery. Patchwork, crochet, counted thread and soft sculpture are among the many techniques, covering a range of tastes and levels of experience. The materials used are as varied as the techniques, and include silk and velvet, felt and hessian, string and gold thread. Often the fabrics are used in such small amounts that a dip into the ragbag may provide all that is needed.