Description: ~ You Are Bidding On A Book ~ Title: Classics for Needlepoint New "Count & Mark" Techniques Portfolio of Decorative Stitches 28 Striking Designs Author: Susan Witt ISBN: 0-8487-0525-4 Publication Date: 1981 Binding: Hardcover w/jacket Pages: 122 - Color Pictures and Black & White Illustrations Condition: Used - Book is Great Condition - Jacket has tears on the front & back Description: Classics for Needlepoint presents original designs, basic and decorative stitches, and a new "count and mark" method for transferring charted designs to needlepoint canvas. You'll find the diagrams and instructions easy to follow. Each of Ms. Witt's striking designs is featured individually within 32 pages of color photographs, and many of the motifs are grouped in room settings to illustrate the deliberate compatibility of her motifs and colors. Make one design, and then select other complementary designs to create a decorating focal point for every room in your house. The 28 designs are conveniently grouped by the complexity of stitches involved. "Basically Basketweave" offers fourteen designs that display the characteristic flat look ihat we normally associate with needlepoint. "Basketweave Plus" features designs that are worked predominantly in basketweave but that have areas of decorative stitches for an added dramatic effect. "Multiple Stitches" presents sampler designs with such a variety of decorative stitches that they are valued not only for their striking textural complexities, but also for their potential as practice designs to help perfect your stitch techniques. "Bargello & Borders" includes four-way bargello and interchangeable bargello borders to complete the series of the design chapters. A "Portfolio of Stitches" includes a diagram for working each of the 19 basic and decorative stitches used in the designs in Classics for Needlepoint. Ms. Witt shares her secrets in pointing oui the particular characteristics of the individual stitches and guides you to easier and better needlepoint techniques. The author's special count and mark technique a unique way to work from a charted design*enables both beginner and experienced needleworker to achieve professional-looking results. Ms. Witt's years of needlework experience and her eye for color, balance, and graceful, stylish lines are reflected in both her designs and in the thoroughness of her instructions. She has dedicated her Classics for Needlepoint to all those who are interested in refining and enjoying their needlepoint to the utmost. Payment & Shipping: Due to the USPS Rate Increase winning U.S. bidder please add $4.95 for shipping USPS-Media Mail (5-8 days).... PayPal accepted. Payment due within 3 days after close of auction....Book will be shipped within 2-3 days after payment is made, unless effected by a holiday. Please e-mail me with any questions. THANKS for Bidding and GOOD LUCK! Please Check Out...... MY OTHER AUCTIONS
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Location: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
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