| Kyuuto! Japanese Crafts: Woolly Embroidery: Crewelwork, Stump Work, Canvas Work, and More! Contributor(s): Chronicle Books (Author) |
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ISBN: 0811860868 ISBN-13: 9780811860864 Publisher: Chronicle Books OUR PRICE: $12.71 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2008 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: Cutting-edge crafters look to Japan for the freshest designs and must-have projects. But it's near to impossible to find translated patterns. Or at least it used to be. . . . We're pleased to present another adorable book in our Kyuuto! Japanese Crafts line. Woolly Embroidery features patterns for delicate designs sweetly rendered for the home and wardrobe with crewelwork, stump work, canvas work, and other embroidery techniques. The pages burst with color photographs, step-by-step directions, and helpful technical illustrations. At last, the appeal of authentic Japanese content with the ease of English instruction. Stay tuned for more in coming seasons! |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Needlework - Embroidery |
| Dewey: 746.44 |
| LCCN: 2007062032 |
| Physical Information: 0.33" H x 8.32" W x 9.01" (0.68 lbs) 80 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Japanese |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: We translated the cutest Japanese patterns we could find to bring you the appeal of authentic Japanese content with the ease of English instruction. The result is such a treat. With Woolly Embroidery, learn how to add stunning designs to clothes and home accessories using simple crewel, stump work, canvas work, and other embroidery techniques. And it's so easy to pick up. If you can sew a button, you can embroider--it doesn't involve any complicated patterns or grids, just forgivingly freeform stitching. All you need is a needle and some wool thread. Helpful illustrations explain more than 30 decorative stitches so you can follow the instructions and color guides exactly or improvise your own motifs. With dozens of photographs to inspire, you'll want to embellish everything in your world-handbags, couch cushions, a sewing kit case, and so much more. |