Easy to Make Needlepoint

104 Pages·1991·29.049 MB·English

by  Stella Edwards

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Refreshing, delightful and practical,
this beautiful new book brings a fresh
approach to a time-honored skill,
with new designs which will enthral
needlepoint enthusiasts everywhere,
,\n<A provide the perfect introduction
for complete beginners to the craft.
Among m
the 30 ideas this
absorbing book there IS something tor
everyone, from nursery pictures for
the very young to fashion accessories
for teenagers, special occasion gifts
,^nd seasonal designs, to colorful
patterns from the Far East.
Friends will love the bright,
geometric cushion cover as a
housewarming gift, brides-to-be will
cherish their bridal sachets as a
reminder of a wonderful day, and
anyone would be pleased with a
thoughtful needlepoint bookmark, or
a glasses case beautifully decorated
with strawberries and beads.
All of the designs are fully
illustrated with gorgeous color
photographs, detailed charts in full
color, and step-by-step diagrams
which enable the reader to follow the
instructions easily to create a
beautiful gift or household ornament.
There are also suggested variations
on themes and patterns and
inspirational ideas for developing
your own designs.
This new and colorful collection
will enticeenthusiastsofall ages totry
their hand at this appealing and
popular technique.
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FirstpublishedinGreat Britainin 1991
h\ Anaya Publishers I td, Strode 1 louse,
44 50OsnaburghStreet, LondonNW1 *ND
Reprinted 1992
( bpyright ©Anaya PublishersLtd 1990
Editor live larlow
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Design by Design 2 3
Photographer Di Lewis
Illustrator Kate Simunek
ChartsJulieWard
All rights reserved. No part oi this publication may be
reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any
form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
recordingorotherwise, without the permission oi the
copyright holder.
UK
Typeset by Tradespools Limited, Frome, Somerset,
Color reproduction byColumbia Offset, Singapore
Printed and bound in Hony; Kon^
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CONTENTS
Introduction 6
FLOWERS ANDGARDENS
1:
English rose Pincushion 10
Poppies and violets Pincushion 12
Green leafNeedlecase
1
Ivyleaves andblossoms Spectaclescase
1
Pansyface Picture 18
Summertints Pincushion 20
Brightpoppies Eggcosy 22
WILDLIFEAND COUNTRYSIDE
2:
Junglefriends Picture 26
Mirrorcats Pincushion 30
ButterflyboxTissue box 32
HoppitybunnySmall purse 34
Bees andflowers Spectaclescase andpincushion 36
FARMYARDFRIENDS
3:
MotherGoose Picture 42
PorkypigPicture 44
Goose andgoslings Pincushion 46
FRUITANDHARVEST
4:
Freshfruit Picture 50
Sweet strawberries Sachet 52
Strawberries andtrellis Spectaclescase 54
HarvesthomeTissue box cover 56
BunchesofgrapesTrinketbox 59
GEOMETRICS
5:
Squares in squaresCushion 64
Mark yourplace Bookmarks 66
Prettilywaisted Belt 68
Afterdark elegance Eveningbag 70
Greetthe sun Sunglassescase 72
Sparkler Handbag 74
DealthecardsCard box 77
Flowersanddiamonds Stool top 79
MadeforeachotherCushion 82
Fine serviceNapkin ring 84
SPECIALOCCASIONS
6:
Brides' delightTwo sachets 88
Christmas fun Pictures and ornaments 92
AcknowledgementsandSource List 96
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Introduction
/•<») people oj every age, needlepoint is a satisfying and rewarding
occupation Halfcross stitch is mostly usedand the techniques involved
in working charted patterns are easy to understand.
Sine e (.MiI\ Saxon times women have \ wide range ol itemscan be made using
applied needle and thread to decorate fabric needlepoint and .< numbei are featured in
11 wasnot until the 16thcentury, when thisbook cushionsandfootstools, bagsand
metal needles were introduced, thai tluv purses, bookmarksand pincushions. I he
opportunity came to use fine wools, silks and basic -tit'. h is hall ( ross stitc h and tins is ver^
goldthreads, fhisereath increased the eas> tolearn it isdemonstratedonthis
variety ol designs and types ol embroidery page rheonh, thingyouhavetoremember
andtheyhavesurvivedandcontinued to isthatallthestitc hes must lie in the same
this J.i\ . direc tion in a piece ol work.
I he term 'needlepoint1 is often < onfused 1 apisseiie wool is mostly used in the
withtapestry'. I apestr^ is, infact) awoven projec is, but in .1 few designs I have used
fabric whereasneedlepoint istheart ol stranded embroidery thread and gold thread.
stitc hinc a design ontoapieceofcanvas ( \ ( asionally, 1 have incorporated beads into
\N fabric. Ineconfusioninterminologyma^ my designs just foi a little sparkle.
N^ havearisen because Victorianprinted 1 )anvas is available from most needlework
\N canvasesfot Berlinworkoftendepicted suppliers and comes in a fine mesh 22 holes
N^ scenes and themes deti\ed from woven pet inch toacoarsemeshof6holesper
inch. In this hook I have limited mysell to
12 and 10 holecanvaswhichaswellas
gi\ ing .» reasonable amount ol detail, also
enables the work to 'grow' quite quickly.
hroughout this book, lull coloui charts
1
arc given for you to work the designs and you
w ill find these very easy to follow, A ke\ is
given to help you to identify the wool
colours and each square represents a hall
{ loss stiteh.