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Crewel Embroidery Welcome Sampler
Crewel Embroidery Welcome Sampler
Crewel Embroidery Welcome Sampler
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Crewel Embroidery Welcome Sampler

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Learn how to do crewel embroidery through an easy teacup design. There are step by step instructions with lots of photos to cover all of the basic embroidery stitches.

LanguageEnglish
PublisherAmy DeVries
Release dateDec 31, 2011
ISBN9781465757494
Crewel Embroidery Welcome Sampler
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Amy DeVries

My passion is traditional arts. I love bringing them into the modern era via websites and ebooks. I hope you enjoy my work, and I'd love to hear from you!

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    Crewel Embroidery Welcome Sampler - Amy DeVries

    Crewel Embroidery Welcome Sampler

    Amy DeVries

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    Copyright 2011 Amy DeVries

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    Table of Contents

    Materials

    How to Prepare the Threads

    How to Transfer the Pattern

    How to Hoop the Fabric

    Stitches to Use

    Stem Stitch

    Backstitch

    Solid Satin Stitch

    Staggered Satin Stitch

    Chain Stitch

    Lazy Daisy

    Feather Stitch

    Seed Stitch

    French Knot

    Bullion

    Even Blanket Stitch

    Decorative Blanket Stitch

    Finishing Ideas

    Online Resources

    Materials

    To make the Crewel Embroidery Welcome Sampler, you will need:

    * a size 8 embroidery needle, the sharp kind for piercing fabric

    * a piece of approximately 9-inch (30 cm) square non-stretchy, woven cotton fabric (since it's easiest to work with) that has already been washed and ironed

    * a pencil

    * the pattern printed on a thin, white piece of paper

    * a 6-inch (15 cm) embroidery hoop

    * embroidery floss (see the color suggestions below)

    * a ruler

    * a pair of scissors

    * finishing supplies

    Please take the time to wash and iron the fabric and prepare the threads before you start.

    Color Suggestions

    I believe in letting people choose their own color schemes because then you end up with something you know you like and that goes with your decor. That being said, I

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