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Stitch Alphabets & Numbers: 120 contemporary designs for cross stitch and needlepoint
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Stitch Alphabets & Numbers: 120 contemporary designs for cross stitch and needlepoint
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Felicity Hall
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:128 | Dimensions(mm): Height 276,Width 210 |
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Category/Genre | Embroidery crafts |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781446303917
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Classifications | Dewey:746.442041 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
David & Charles
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Imprint |
David & Charles
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Publication Date |
29 May 2014 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Make incredible personalised gifts for friends and family with this collection of over 100 letter and number charts. All the charts can be used for aida and canvas using embroidery thread and yarn for very different results. Felicity has selected three different fonts for the letters and numbers including the very popular circus font; a woodblock font and a screen print font, which pick up on current trends. As well as the alphabet numbers there are decorative end posts to break up number sequences and handy charts for ampersands, stars and hearts. She has also designed decorative borders for each of the alphabets to finish the designs beautifully. The letters and numbers can be combined to create names, words or initials as well as significant dates and times, to make special gifts for birthdays, weddings and anniversaries. Includes full colour cross stitch charts, colour charts and stitch guide information. Also includes beautiful styled photography and instructions for potential projects to inspire you to create your own very special cross stitched keepsakes.|Over 100 letter and number charts, perfect for creating personalised gifts and pictures in cross stitch and needlepoint. Combine the letters to create your own unique words and names on aida or canvas. Includes full-colour charts and an ideas gallery offering inspiration for transforming the designs into cushions, gifts, cards and pictures.
Author Biography
Felicity Hall is a rising star in the cross stitch, needlepoint and stitching communities and has a distinctive modern style. She studied textiles and fine art before working for a hand-painted needlepoint company in London and eventually starting her own business: Felicity Hall Contemporary Needlepoint, which was launched in 2009. She is a regular contributor to Cross Stitcher magazine.
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