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PP' MAKE TO SY NEEDLEPOINT Stella Edwards j V, J Refreshing, delightful and practical, this beautiful new book brings a fresh approach to a time-honored skill, with new designs which will enthral needlepoint enthusiasts everywhere, ,\n<A provide the perfect introduction for complete beginners to the craft. Among m the 30 ideas this absorbing book there IS something tor everyone, from nursery pictures for the very young to fashion accessories for teenagers, special occasion gifts ,^nd seasonal designs, to colorful patterns from the Far East. Friends will love the bright, geometric cushion cover as a housewarming gift, brides-to-be will cherish their bridal sachets as a reminder of a wonderful day, and anyone would be pleased with a thoughtful needlepoint bookmark, or a glasses case beautifully decorated with strawberries and beads. All of the designs are fully illustrated with gorgeous color photographs, detailed charts in full color, and step-by-step diagrams which enable the reader to follow the instructions easily to create a beautiful gift or household ornament. There are also suggested variations on themes and patterns and inspirational ideas for developing your own designs. This new and colorful collection will enticeenthusiastsofall ages totry their hand at this appealing and popular technique. Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2011 http://www.archive.org/details/easytomakeneedleOOedwa MAKE TO SY NEEDLEPOINT f&t $ v MAKE TO SY NEEDLEPOINT Stella Edwards GBMOiMOlKME! FirstpublishedinGreat Britainin 1991 h\ Anaya Publishers I td, Strode 1 louse, 44 50OsnaburghStreet, LondonNW1 *ND Reprinted 1992 ( bpyright ©Anaya PublishersLtd 1990 Editor live larlow I Design by Design 2 3 Photographer Di Lewis Illustrator Kate Simunek ChartsJulieWard All rights reserved. No part oi this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recordingorotherwise, without the permission oi the copyright holder. UK Typeset by Tradespools Limited, Frome, Somerset, Color reproduction byColumbia Offset, Singapore Printed and bound in Hony; Kon^ 4 6 CONTENTS Introduction 6 FLOWERS ANDGARDENS 1: English rose Pincushion 10 Poppies and violets Pincushion 12 Green leafNeedlecase 1 Ivyleaves andblossoms Spectaclescase 1 Pansyface Picture 18 Summertints Pincushion 20 Brightpoppies Eggcosy 22 WILDLIFEAND COUNTRYSIDE 2: Junglefriends Picture 26 Mirrorcats Pincushion 30 ButterflyboxTissue box 32 HoppitybunnySmall purse 34 Bees andflowers Spectaclescase andpincushion 36 FARMYARDFRIENDS 3: MotherGoose Picture 42 PorkypigPicture 44 Goose andgoslings Pincushion 46 FRUITANDHARVEST 4: Freshfruit Picture 50 Sweet strawberries Sachet 52 Strawberries andtrellis Spectaclescase 54 HarvesthomeTissue box cover 56 BunchesofgrapesTrinketbox 59 GEOMETRICS 5: Squares in squaresCushion 64 Mark yourplace Bookmarks 66 Prettilywaisted Belt 68 Afterdark elegance Eveningbag 70 Greetthe sun Sunglassescase 72 Sparkler Handbag 74 DealthecardsCard box 77 Flowersanddiamonds Stool top 79 MadeforeachotherCushion 82 Fine serviceNapkin ring 84 SPECIALOCCASIONS 6: Brides' delightTwo sachets 88 Christmas fun Pictures and ornaments 92 AcknowledgementsandSource List 96 , Introduction /•<») people oj every age, needlepoint is a satisfying and rewarding occupation Halfcross stitch is mostly usedand the techniques involved in working charted patterns are easy to understand. Sine e (.MiI\ Saxon times women have \ wide range ol itemscan be made using applied needle and thread to decorate fabric needlepoint and .< numbei are featured in 11 wasnot until the 16thcentury, when thisbook cushionsandfootstools, bagsand metal needles were introduced, thai tluv purses, bookmarksand pincushions. I he opportunity came to use fine wools, silks and basic -tit'. h is hall ( ross stitc h and tins is ver^ goldthreads, fhisereath increased the eas> tolearn it isdemonstratedonthis variety ol designs and types ol embroidery page rheonh, thingyouhavetoremember andtheyhavesurvivedandcontinued to isthatallthestitc hes must lie in the same this J.i\ . direc tion in a piece ol work. I he term 'needlepoint1 is often < onfused 1 apisseiie wool is mostly used in the withtapestry'. I apestr^ is, infact) awoven projec is, but in .1 few designs I have used fabric whereasneedlepoint istheart ol stranded embroidery thread and gold thread. stitc hinc a design ontoapieceofcanvas ( \ ( asionally, 1 have incorporated beads into \N fabric. Ineconfusioninterminologyma^ my designs just foi a little sparkle. N^ havearisen because Victorianprinted 1 )anvas is available from most needlework \N canvasesfot Berlinworkoftendepicted suppliers and comes in a fine mesh 22 holes N^ scenes and themes deti\ed from woven pet inch toacoarsemeshof6holesper inch. In this hook I have limited mysell to 12 and 10 holecanvaswhichaswellas gi\ ing .» reasonable amount ol detail, also enables the work to 'grow' quite quickly. hroughout this book, lull coloui charts 1 arc given for you to work the designs and you w ill find these very easy to follow, A ke\ is given to help you to identify the wool colours and each square represents a hall { loss stiteh.