Stitches to go needlepoint book

The needlepoint book by jo ippolito christensen is no longer available from us the needlepoint book no longer sold by us. The stitch graphics are large and very easily to follow with clear explanations. A book which shows graphic images of over 300 stitches. Stitch hints are provided in each category to optimize stitches and thread choice. If i have no stitch work to do i can go thru the book and sketch out stitches and add beads or another odd stitch options to change a stitch in a. Each stitch is carefully numbered to make them look their best. An essential resource for stitchers who dont have access to the internet. It became an instant hit with our staff and customers.

Needlepoint canvases that need to be painted may take 412 weeks depending on availability. Using a napa needlepoint stitch guide or book is like having a teacher at your shoulder. I have to say i resisted buying this book for quite awhile, largely because i own all of the stitches for effect books, so why would i need to get this small summary of the books. Now in paperback, the needlepoint book is the only needlework guide youll ever neednow including 436 stitches and 1,680 illustrations. This is a great reference for carrying in your stitching bag. Grabngo stitches is a handy little onthego stitch book by the lone star chapter of the american needlepoint guild. This will leave a trail of yarn underneath the canvas. Whether youre new to the craft or have been practicing for years, this guide. Carole lakes needlepoint designs, books and classes. The needlepoint book has been considered a classic since its publication more than 20 years ago. Bring the needle up on top of the canvas a few threads away from the l.

The stitches should cover the thread under the canvas. Go have a look at upcoming classes, blog special, etc. Stitches to go the wellesley needlepoint collection, inc. Its a humdingerdoozy of a volume thats chock full of more than 450 stitch illustrations that you can use for your needlepoint projects. Twisty stitches offers you stepby step, stitchbystitch, and best of all. The lone star chapter of the american needlepoint guild ang in houston texas has collected some of their favorite go to stitches in this handy sized small book. Youll find chapters on stitches that read straight, diagonal, and oblique. Stitches to go says it all, these are just the stitches, in a format for use when you are on the go. This is a new book by the lone star american needlepoint group grabngo stitchess. Otherwise very useful book for a novice needlepoint er like me. Now available, for kindle fire, is a needlepoint and canvas embroidery book that offers 250 stitches. A needlepoint isnt finished until it is stitched, needlepoint stitch guides help you go from the painted canvas to a finished piece of needle art. Mistake stitch, plaited rays, sprats head, sheaf stetch, waffle and walneto. Bumpy textured stitches include rhodes, rice, cross, leaf, fan, norwich and french knots.

Janet perry has spent decades discovering better ways to stitch needlepoint. Spiral bound with a plastic cover, for easy reading and storage. Mar 26, 2020 needlepoint background stitch ideas for projects. See more ideas about needlepoint, stitch and needlepoint stitches. The book is organized differently from most stitch books, by overall stitch direction. Stitches to go by suzanne howren and beth robertson is a little needlepoint book created in response to many requests from friends and students that wanted a more compact version of their very successful stitches for effect series of books. The needlecraft magazine book of needlepoint stitches. This method is appropriate for many different stitches.

The l can be completely worked over your needlepoint stitches, without removing it. Needlepoint dictionary of stitches 17 printable christmas needlepoint cross stitch patterns celtic. Fully illustrated with photographs and diagrams dover embroidery, needlepoint by hope hanley mar 1, 1986 4. Lone stars grabngo stitches bestitched needlepoint. Welcome to needlepoint by wildflowers my goal is to bring you the finest needleart items i can offered for sale is a wonderful book for all stitchers, got stitches. Kissmas eve from pld designs, lovable llama from gayla elliott designs and just add water from cbk. The book contains not only a chapter on basic needlepoint stitches, sequenced stitch diagrams from marys blog, but also contains previously unpublished stitches from her class projects and private lessons. See more ideas about needlepoint, stitch, needlepoint stitches. Oct 29, 2019 grabngo stitches is a handy little onthego stitch book by the lone star chapter of the american needlepoint guild. Definitely a must have for any travel or just keep it in your bag for quick ideas. The editors went through the results and removed those stitches that were already in stitches to go, leaving us with a book that has all new stitches. Published in 2019, lone stars grabngo stitches has 92 pages bursting with stitches.

It gives a sample of the stitches but i would have like to see some instructions on how to use the stitches. Your source for the finest yarns, hand painted canvases and accessories. Then make your set of stitches, traveling over the front of the canvas toward the knot. The l is formed when you insert the needle down again at 4. A light bulb indicates a highlighted example of stitching options throughout the book. Stitching landscapes, choosing stitches, and selecting threads can be tricky. Hot off the presses, this petite book is the compilation of all the stitches from the stitches for. As its title implies it has 303 stitches with patterns and projects, appreciated by novice needlepointers and the more advanced practitioners. Whenever you pick threads and stitches for your design, you are doing the same thing stitch guide writers do. Needlepoint stitches that start with the letters ef are listed on this page. A collection of many different and unique stitches including straight, diagonal, oblique, leaf, laid fillings, blackwork, darning patterns and tips and tricks on how to mirror image and flipping stitches. The book is organized by types of multilayer stitches. Sep 02, 2019 the editors went through the results and removed those stitches that were already in stitches to go, leaving us with a book that has all new stitches. She has explored the worlds of threads to discover what works for needlepoint and what doesnt.

Not your grandmothers needlepoint bedecked and beadazzled. Perfect to take with you in your needlepoint tote or totes as the case may be. Hot off the presses, this petite book is the compilation of all the stitches from the stitches for effects series without the descriptions. Grabngo stitches by the lone star american needlepoint group. Stitches to go needlepoint book is the best tool to have. This paperback spiral bound, 67 page book is designed to be a companion stitch reference guide. Stitch landscape is a comprehensive stitch book designed with categories of multiple stitches to choose from.

Lone star grab n go stitches needlepoint stitch book ebay. Lone stars grabn go stitches book wishlist 0 sign in or create an account. Start with a threaded needle, and make a knot at the end of your thread. Since its original publication in 1976, the needlepoint book has become known as the bible for all stitching enthusiaststhe one resource for every needlepoint aficionado. An embroidery book of simple stitches and peculiar patterns by gayla partridge and blue star press feb 5, 2019 4. Az of needlepoint by country bumpkin is not the most comprehensive needlepoint book in terms of the number of stitches it covers, but it is an excellent guide to approximately 65 different stitches, including many common stitches. I like to keep the background areas smooth, and utilize texture for the foreground elements. Seven more gorgeous stitches in a fabulous all color spiralbound book. Stitches to go needlepoint book is the best tool to have at. Grabngo stitches, a great little book serendipity needleworks. Its our go to for a quick answer of how do you do that stitch.