THE FIRST COMPLETE PRACTICAL GUIDE to cross stitch!
This book by renowned British designer and master with many years of experience, Duren Jones, will teach you not only the basics of cross stitch and how to work with ready-made designs but also how to develop your own! Forget about boring and outdated mass-market patterns — now you can bring any creative idea to life!
It doesn't matter whether you know how to cross stitch or if you're picking up a needle for the first time in your life. The author will guide you through all aspects: you will learn to expertly understand different types of canvas, threads, and needles, grasp the difference between motifs stitched on canvases of different sizes, discover many useful tips for embroidery, and become a true master!
With this book you will:
• Gain all the necessary knowledge and skills for cross stitching and apply them in practice.
• Master over 10 types of stitches essential for professional embroidery.
• Learn to create your own patterns from any image.
• Reinforce the skills you've acquired by embroidering 40 ready-made designs of varying difficulty levels.
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