Mary Thomas’s Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches THE CLASSIC GUIDE REVISED BY JAN EATON Publication January 2019 Price £14.99 ISBN 9781782216438 Format Paperback flexi with flaps 260 x 204 mm Extent 208 pages Illustrations 800 Colour illustrations Publisher Search Press Classification Embroidery: Other BIC CODE/S WFBC SALES REGIONS Worldwide excluding North America Description The new edition of Mary Thomas's classic stitch reference library; it is the first and last word in embroidery. This classic reference book has achieved near-legendary status since it was first published in 1934, owing to its clear instructions and huge library of stitches. It includes full illustrated instructions for over 400 embroidery stitches, ranging from simple border and outline stitches, to filling stitches, canvas stitches and pulled fabric stitches. Scattered throughout are dozens of inspirational embroideries to show the stitches in action. Ideal for both those starting out with needlework and those more accomplished embroiderers who need inspiration for different stitches and techniques, this new, redesigned edition includes the internationally-renowned embroiderer Jan Eaton's revisions to the original text, and includes a preface by famed embroiderer Mary Corbet. Key Selling Points Over 400 stitches explained and illustrated with diagrams and photographs. 14 stitch categories; including outline stitches, filling stitches, canvas stitches and insertion stitches. The time-tested standard reference work for embroidery stitches. Previous editions of the book has received over 200 4.5 star reviews on Amazon. About The Author Jan Eaton is known internationally for her speciality in needlecraft and textile designs. Since finishing her training at Goldsmiths College in London, Jan has worked as a freelance designer showcasing her embroidery, crochet, knitting, and textile painting designs in various UK and European magazines. Jan has written more than 10 needlecraft books and lives in Hove, East Sussex. Table Of Contents Introduction 6 Outline Stitches 10 Border Stitches 24 Composite Band Stitches 52 ADVANCE INFORMATION

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Mary Thomas’s Dictionary of Embroidery StitchesTHE CLASSIC GUIDE REVISED BY JAN EATON

Publication January 2019Price £14.99ISBN 9781782216438Format Paperback flexi with flaps 260 x 204 mmExtent 208 pagesIllustrations 800 Colour illustrationsPublisher Search PressClassification Embroidery: OtherBIC CODE/S WFBCSALES REGIONS Worldwide excluding North America

DescriptionThe new edition of Mary Thomas's classic stitch reference library; it is the first and last word in embroidery.

This classic reference book has achieved near-legendary status since it was first published in 1934, owing to its clear instructions and huge library of stitches.

It includes full illustrated instructions for over 400 embroidery stitches, ranging from simple border and outline stitches, to filling stitches, canvas stitches and pulled fabric stitches. Scattered throughout are dozens of inspirational embroideries to show the stitches in action.

Ideal for both those starting out with needlework and those more accomplished embroiderers who need inspiration for different stitches and techniques, this new, redesigned edition includes the internationally-renowned embroiderer Jan Eaton's revisions to the original text, and includes a preface by famed embroiderer Mary Corbet.

Key Selling PointsOver 400 stitches explained and illustrated with diagrams and photographs.14 stitch categories; including outline stitches, filling stitches, canvas stitches and insertion stitches.The time-tested standard reference work for embroidery stitches.Previous editions of the book has received over 200 4.5 star reviews on Amazon.

About The AuthorJan Eaton is known internationally for her speciality in needlecraft and textile designs. Since finishing her training at Goldsmiths College in London, Jan has worked as a freelance designer showcasing her embroidery, crochet, knitting, and textile painting designs in various UK and European magazines. Jan has written more than 10 needlecraft books and lives in Hove, East Sussex.

Table Of ContentsIntroduction 6Outline Stitches 10Border Stitches 24Composite Band Stitches 52

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Isolated Stitches 66Open Filling Stitches 80 Solid Filling Stitches 96Detached Filling Stitches 108Straight and Slanted Canvas Stitches 118Crossed Canvas Stitches 132Composite Canvas Stitches 150Insertion Stitches 164Edging Stitches 170Cut and Drawn Stitches 178Pulled Fabric Stitches 186Index 208

Reviews Anticipated in:Mary Corbet's Needle 'n ThreadStitch magazineEmbroidery magazineMerseyside Embroiderers GuildEast Kent Embroiderers GuildWorkshop on the WebWorkbox

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