Download or read book Encyclopedia of Classic & Vintage Stitches written by Karen Hemingway and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2020-11-01 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encyclopedia of Classic & Vintage Stitches is the ultimate sourcebook for stitchwork practitioners, with 245 embroidery stitches photographed close-up. It teaches 22 different stitching techniques, from decorative counted thread work to practical sewing-oriented insertion stitching and smocking. 24 superb projects offer practice-makes-perfect work on every kind of embroidery. With stitch-by-stitch instructions, hundreds of illustrations, and meticulous charts and diagrams, this is a must-have reference for beginners and experienced needlecrafters alike.