A complete practical and inspirational guide to traditional and contemporary handiwork techniques with over 200 step-by-step projects and 1500 photographs.
Features:
- an indispensable practical guide to all the different needlecrafts
- how to quickly and easily master the traditional crafts of quilting, appliqué, cross stitch and needlepoint
- photographic at-a-glance instructions for all the basic techniques
- all materials and equipment clearly and simply explained
- the starting point for new crafts, and a handy reference point for needleworkers at all levels of experience
- how to make beautiful furnishings, decorations, gifts, clothes and accessories
- inspiring projects to practise the techniques, with step-by-step photographs to guide you at every stage
