Every serious needlepointer owns an assortment of needlepoint books for inspiration and how-to information; but these top 5 needlepoint books are "must haves" for every needle crafter's library.
The Needlepoint Book contains charted instructions for working more than 350 stitches as well color illustrations and directions for working several designs and needlepoint projects. It is a great needlepoint primer for beginners and experienced stitchers alike.
Needlepoint Stitchery contains over 65 basic and decorative embroidery stitches that have been adapted for needlepoint canvas, and 12 ready-to-stitch patterns to practice the stitch techniques.
Florentine Embroidery contains diagrams for working 33 variations of bargello needlepoint. It gives over 21 patterns for needlepointed items that can be made using the flame, bargello, and Hungarian point stitch techniques.
The New York Times Book of Needlepoint is actually a large needlepoint sampler. Elaine Slater gives detailed graphs and instructions for working 25 different needlepoint stitches as well as ideas for making quick and easy needlepoint projects.
The Complete Needlepoint Course has over 20 step-by-step needlepoint projects that feature traditional as well as creative designs on canvas. Each chapter contains additional suggestions for making the needlepoint stitches into functional as well as beautiful home decor items.
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