Editorial Review

Sergers offer project possibilities beyond the capabilities of ordinary sewingmachines, but they also seem to have more potential for malfunctioning. Help is at handfrom a book filled with solutions and troubleshooting advice for all manner of sergertroubles. Rather than present ideas for projects, this guide tells you how to identify andcorrect everything from irregular tension, faulty flatlocking, and skipped stitches tomachine jams, needle breakage, and much more. The "Insider Insights"chapter covers troubleshooting for individual models and enables users to apply solutionsto virtually any brand of serger. There are also tips on buying a serger and details onneedles, threads, and accessories. ... Read more

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Ultimate Serger Answer Guide
My wife was a first time user of a serger that I bought her for Christmas (I know - great Christmas gift - but it was what she wanted!) - anyways, she tells me that this book is very helpful for providing a lot of useful hints past the basic instructions you get with a new serger - she would recommend it for anyone who usually needs just a little more hints tht a basic instruction guide provides

Excellent Resource
If you are new to serging or even experienced, you will find this book a valuable asset in your sewing library.I am new to serging and have found it to be a very helpful.Most owner/instruction manuals tell you how to thread and use your machine but don't get into a lot of detail about the actual how-to of serging or problem-solving.This book covers everything from needles to sewing with various types of threads to troubleshooting with lots of illustrations and photographs.
great resources
This book really helped clear up a lot of questions regarding sergers and opened up great new possiblities!Not biased in its reviews of different brands! ... Read more

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New Hobby for Me
Gave me some ideas on how I could use my supply of beads for something other than necklaces, pins, and jewelry. Instructions were complete and very easy to follow by someone who had not done this type of work before.

BEAD EMBROIDERY: THE COMPLETE GUIDE
An excellent book that arrived fast and in perfect condition.It was also packaged well.

EXACTLY what I needed!!
I'm a great lover of beads, but I had never picked up an embroidery needle in my life.I really needed a book to tell me what was what, and this was it!This is a great book for beginners as all stitches and projects detailed are either easy or intermediate level.
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101 Needlepoint Stitches and How to Use Them
This is a great and easy to use book by the extremely knowledgable needleworker, Hope Hanley. This softcover book provides detailed information for the beginning and advanced needlepointer on a wide varietyof stitches. Of special interestis a four page reference section wherestitches are listed according to their use as a background, filling,detail, quick to stitch, slow to stitch and best canvas. If you are lookingfor a great, inexpensive and user friendly guide to needlepoint, this isit! I highly recommend this book to the new needlepointer and theexperienced stitcher as well. ... Read more

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The best of its kind....
I'm dyslexic and left handed -- and after several decades of false starts learning to knit -- I finally got it.What I couldn't figure out from all the wonderful knitting books available now is how to get the beginnings and endings (and the errors in the middle) to work as well as the actual knits, purls, yarnovers, and slips....
Hooray for Crochet
Well done you. It is a great thing to write a book, another to actually have it published, and a sheer triumph if it is a good read. Congratulations on achieving all three.

Good all-around reference book
I like the book very much, however, I feel the layout and the photography could have been tighter and more artful.There's a bit of a rushed-to-put-together feel about it, which is disappointing.Nevertheless, good value for a finishing reference book because it applies to all needlework disciplines. ... Read more

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To be reissued
This book is in the process of being reissued by the publisher. Expected release is sometime in September.

STUNNING!
This book is absolutely stunning, and so inspirational. I know I'll never be able to make anything like it but still.....

Spectacular
This book is sumptuous.The artist's work is so spectacular that it is intimidating.However, she makes clear that she has had her share of false starts, which is comforting.I also appreciated her comments on her art, which turn out to be, in addition, comments on life.This is not a "how-to-do-reproduce-my-quilt" book, but there is a good deal of useful technical information.I have over 130 books on quilting and related topics and I think this is number one on my favorite parade. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

With its intricate patterning, silken and golden threads, and traditional symbolic motifs, Japanese embroidery is unlike any other embroidery technique. The term "lost art" is all too often applied to intricate textiles and needlecraft, but fortunately not to this exquisite artistry, which is still going strong even after a thousand years. This volume traces the history and applications of an ancient and fascinating form, and provides extensive instructions for achieving these beautiful designs. Though the techniques require patience and practice, many of the seemingly complex stitches are actually composed of surprisingly simple elements, and all is clearly explained here. Read more

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Japanese Embroidery
I purchased this book for my wife who is learning this technique and her words were, 'the best book I have ever seen on this subject'.She says that this book gives more advice and is more easily followed than any other books she has seen.It is meant for the beginner who is new to the technique and is therefore invaluable.

Great to whet your appetite!
By all means, buy the book and try it. This is the official textbook. But if you really want to learn this art seriously, you need to get a certified teacher.Check japaneseembroidery.com for pictures and a list of teachers.

Full Color Pictures and Diagrams!
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Beautiful patterns, beautiful book.
This hardcover book is remarkably well put-together, looking almost like a coffee-table book and not a pattern omnibus at all. Inside there are lush patterns with flavor text about how the author thought up the project and historical notes about why she chose this or that positioning or border.
My Favorite Book of Needlepoint Patterns
If you love to do needlepoint, this is a wonderful book to have. I've done several projects using DMC wool, and they all turned out beautifully. I always work on 10 point penelope (double thread) brown canvas, just because I find it turns out so nicely. Excellent source of medieval designs; knowledgeable designer
Bahouth's sense of color and composition are outstanding, and her knowledge of the period make the designs not only beautiful but true.Charts are clear, and color numbers are given for both Appleton andPaternayan wool, depending upon what a stitcher has available.Read more

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The Best of Donna
This little book is packed with designs and ideas for machine embroidery all done with the tasteful art of Donna Dewberry.
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Great Book, Love Denim
Anyone with an interest in denim will find this wonderful book to be a very easy and enlightening read. The pictures are all bright, clear, and of high quality. There are several great images of musicians and celebrities wearing denim (Elvis, Marvin Gaye, Miles Davis) as well as close-up shots of vintage jeans (The first known pair of Levis!). Not only are the pictures great, but the book is written in a manner which is easy to digest. The subject ranges from the history of denim to current trends. It also contains a glossary of terms for quick lookup so if you need to be reminded what selvage or sanfordized is, it's there for you.
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Excellent ideas for craziness on your quilt
I purchased this book to get some ideas for embellishing my crazy quilts and have not been dissapointed. This book explains the stitches well and also shows how you can place beads with the hand embroidery to enhance your design. There are quite a few ideas and the pictures are very enticing. I have used several ideas from this book and gotten rave reviews on the quilt blocks I have done. Well worth the money! ... Read more

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Inspiring
There is only 1 other book at this level and that is the author's Creative Bead Weaving.Buy either one or even better both.Not only are the instructions excellent but the pictures and the projects are creative and inspiring.Please - when is your next book coming out.

Bead Weaving
Great book for instructions for all types of bead weaving.The beads are numbered so you have exact directions on where to go next.A "must have" book for any beader.

Fabulous
I found this book at the library and I was enchanted. I ordered my book from Amazon and thankfully received it before I had to return my copy to the library. I made many beautiful Christmas gifts from the ideas I got from this wonderful book. This book has challenged me and showed me the way with clear directions and diagrams.I am inspired to build on the techniques I have developed with the guidance of this excellent book. ... Read more

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Beautiful pictures but sadly lacking in visual directions
I am a seasoned beader and wire worker but have only in the last few months branched off into the wonderful and adictive world of seed beads, but this book just does not have the proper amount of visual instructions even for my newness to the craft. I find my self thumbing through the pages wistfully wanting to do some of the very interesting projects with in, but sadly I have not as yet been able to put one of the projects into use. I esspecialy would like to make the tiny versions of daffodils...someday after a few more classes I hope. If you are a non visual learner and can pick it up from written instruction this book would be great for you.

Some projects have poor directions
This is a very attractive book with lots of information about forming flowers, leaves and stems. However, I have had several problems with inaccuracy with directions.Point:I have made 7 roses per directions in the book.NONE have come out the way they look in the book.I followed the given directions and the rose was too tight...as were all the others I made.I tried not gathering to tight - same result. I tried skipping some of the contact beads and that got tricky and still didn't get the look in the book. Now,I am simply experimenting with my own ideas and see how that works. But, what a lot of wasted time, thread and beads trying to get it right!

The Beaded Garden
This book is just perfect. Easy and clear instructions & pictures. The featured techniques and projects are so versatile, that it is very easy to incorporate them into your own original creations. If you are flower lovers, i recommens this book to you without a second thought! ... Read more

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A real treasure trove of ideas
Have done raw edge applique for many years, but this book is just filled with great tips, ideas, and wonderfully creative projects.It is absolutely greeat ... Read more

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Hats off to Margaret
Really fun hats that represent just about every style!The book is spiral bound for easy use, and the big color photos show every stitch in detail.Layout and presentation of patterns is excellent.A book to use over and over. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

Originated in the 17th century, stumpwork is a type of raised and padded embroidery that features a charming array of flowers, fruits, insects, animals, and sometimes people, all worked as delicate sculptural forms. The intricacy and detail evident in a fine piece of stumpwork is truly amazing. The sculptural quality makes this technique unique; more than just being raised off the surface in slight relief, many elements are almost fully dimensional. Fruits look ripe enough to pluck; petals and leaves seem almost to rustle in the breeze; bugs look like they've just lit on the branch. Be advised, however, that this is not a method for the timid crafter; although the book provides ample general instructions and careful analysis of individual elements before proceeding with specific projects, a good working knowledge of embroidery stitches is strongly advised. But the results are so absolutely delightful, you may want to practice honing your skills just to give this a try. Read more

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Stumpwork Embroidery: A Collection of Fruits, Flowers & Insects for Contemporary Raised Embroidery
Plenty of basic information about techniques, stitches and supplies.There are coloured photographs of all the projects towards the back of the book.Everything is clearly explained so a beginner would be able to make a start.

Enchanting and inspiring
This book is simply enchanting.The author's examples are masterpieces, her instructions are very clear. A must buy for a needlework enthusiast.

Jane's got talent with a capital "T"!!!!
I bought this book about 2 years ago while I was exploring the world of raised embroidery and I got this book and I was floored!!!Read more

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Visually delightful, mentally informative
"Floral Stitches" is one of the most lovely books I own.It is actually a work of art, containing soothing, pleasing, delightful, and concise, informative, and inspirational content.The stitches are well- illustrated, and useful, and Montano provides exact information from an artist's eye on how to create work with depth.You will be delighted with it!Its small enough to go into my stitching tote, and I carry it everywhere I stitch.Eye-appealing!YOu can't go wrong!

A Must Have!!
If you love Victorian Stiches then this is the book for you.Clearly illustrates dozens of embroidery stitches. For the experienced embroiderer
This book is beautiful to thumb through.It makes you long for a gentler time when people made more effort to embellish their things.There are some wonderful ideas with good illustrations and diagrams. This is not a good book if you are just starting to explore the world of embroidery but if you are a seasoned embroiderer,this is a lovely treasure to add to you library. ... Read more

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A 'must' for any serious about their craft.
Sketchbooks are typically mentioned as part of a painter or sketcher's art, but they're also an invaluable tool for modern textile and embroidery artists - and finally here's a book for this audience. Leading textile artists contribute their works and techniques to a unique coverage which follows first sketches to finished works, showing textile artists how to develop ideas, record observations, use sketchbooks for rough drafts and technique experiments, and more. Creating Sketchbooks For Embroiderers and Textile Artists is a 'must' for any serious about their craft.
Ideas for the creative process
This book generated many ideas for my work in textile art; and allowed my own individual creative process to develop. Also, there are great visuals, particularly for mark making using "paint" or stitchery. Recommend for artists as well as serious hobbists. ... Read more

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