Best Books

I recently met someone who had only done 2 pieces of needlework -- both were
large painted canvas kits. Now she's ready to try other things. What books
would you recommend to get her started?

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One of the easiest to learn, goes relatively quickly with the easier
stitches, and get big bang for your bucks is silk ribbon embroidery. If
that sounds boring, take a peek at my gallery under "Master Craftsman
Embroidery" to see the many styles. http://heritageshoppe.com/gallery/

I'd either look for one of Judith Montano's books, or the A to Z books.
The latter can be found he http://woolythread.com/books.html at
close to the bottom of the page. Actually, any of these A to Z books
will give her a strong foundation on anything she might want to try
next, including beading.

Dianne

anne wrote:
I recently met someone who had only done 2 pieces of needlework -- both were
large painted canvas kits. Now she's ready to try other things. What books
would you recommend to get her started?



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On 2/7/09 8:29 AM, "anne" wrote:

I recently met someone who had only done 2 pieces of needlework -- both were
large painted canvas kits. Now she's ready to try other things. What books
would you recommend to get her started?

Books for reference? If it's canvas-work oriented, I really like th Jo
Ippolito Christenson " The Needlepoint Book"

http://tinyurl.com/akg6am

Also, with other types included, and not expensive, very clear diagrams -
Donna Kooler's Encyclopedi of Needlework
http://tinyurl.com/dfr4z7


For great stitch references on how to use different stitches, and threads
that work well, any of the "Stitches for Effect, More SFE, Even More SFE" -
all by Suzanne Howeren & Beth Robertson

If she wants to try some charted canvas - there are several designers out
there that have booklet charts that are geared towards beginner, or into
intermediate stitchers. Brenda Kocher has hers labelled, some of the
AmyBear desings, Nancy's Needle, Carolyn Taylor - all good places. I'd stay
away from the Jean Hilton books at first. Turnberry Ridge is large, but
written with lots of instructions - it's a learning piece. Debbee's Designs
- not too huge - but, her directions can be lacking. A lot of these pieces
are really intended for experienced stitchers who are familiar with the
stitches, or have the references, etc - because the details aren't really
listed in the stitch guide.

Also - worth looking at - on the ANG web site, Stitch of the Month for the
last couple of years has been a project that goes through the year with a
new stitch detailed each month = great instructions.

Ellice

says...
One of the easiest to learn, goes relatively quickly with the easier
stitches, and get big bang for your bucks is silk ribbon embroidery.

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Thanks, Dianne and Ellice. I'll forward your suggestions to my new friend.

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