Firefly's Step-By-Step Encyclopedia of Needlecraft: Patchwork, Embroidery, Quilting, Sewing, Knitting, Crochet, Applique

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The ultimate reference for today's generation of novice and experienced needlecrafters.

Firefly's Step-by-Step Encyclopedia of Needlecraft
is a complete resource for needlecrafters at all skill levels. It provides step-by-step instructions for learning how to knit, crochet, quilt, applique and embroider by machine or by hand. Over 50 creative projects that put these skills to use show needlecrafters how to make clothing, decorative items and household accessories.

Thorough instructions and illustrations give comprehensive how-to explanations of basic and advanced techniques. Extensive stitch glossaries show the possibilities and an enticing selection of contemporary patterns put them to use. Thousands of full-color photographs show every step and every stitch clearly. Specialized techniques are explained and illustrated in detail. These include:

More than 60 cable knit patterns
Hand dying yarns
Multi-color motifs and chevrons
Shell, clusters, lace, mesh and filet crochet patterns
Special effects in whitework, blackwork, crewelwork and cutwork
Drawn and pulled threadwork
Couching, laidwork, trapunto, corded and contour quilting
Seminole and log cabin patchwork
Lace and insertion applique
Creating machine lace fabrics
Using furnishing fabrics
Enlarging, reducing and scaling patterns
Designing for a machine.
Firefly's Step-by-Step Encyclopedia of Needlecraft
is a complete all-in-one reference. Its abundant color photographs, straightforward instruction and creative projects will appeal to novice and experienced needlecrafters alike.