Creative Stitching Second Edition

Creative Stitching Second Edition by Sue Spargo is an essential reference for anyone who loves creative embroidery, wool appliqué and richly embellished textile art.

This revised edition features concise, step-by-step instructions and clear illustrations for more than 70 of Sue Spargo’s favourite stitches. Close-up colour photographs show each completed stitch, making it easier to understand how the stitch should look and how it can be used to add texture, detail and dimension.

The book also explores Sue’s preferred needles and threads, includes inspiring photographs of her work and introduces a dedicated chapter on stitch variations. Stitches can be found alphabetically or selected by category according to the effect you would like to create.

Its compact size and practical spiral binding allow the book to remain open while you stitch, making it a wonderfully useful reference for beginners and experienced stitchers alike.

Features:

• More than 70 creative embroidery stitches
• Over 20 new stitches in the revised edition
• Step-by-step written instructions
• Detailed illustrations and close-up colour photographs
• New chapter covering stitch variations
• Updated needles and threads section
• Stitch categories arranged by effect
• Alphabetical stitch index
• Spiral bound to remain open while stitching
• 214 pages
• Author: Sue Spargo