{"product_id":"the-needlepoint-book-9781476754093","title":"The Needlepoint Book","description":"\u003cb\u003eNow in paperback, \u003ci\u003eThe Needlepoint Book\u003c\/i\u003e is the only needlework guide you'll ever need--now including 436 stitches and 1,680 illustrations.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSince its original publication in 1976, \u003ci\u003eThe Needlepoint Book\u003c\/i\u003e has become known as the bible for all stitching enthusiasts--the one resource for every needlepoint aficionado. Whether you're new to the craft or have been practicing for years, this guide covers your sewing journey from inspiration to achievement with specific guidelines on how to make the painted canvas yours. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing all-new projects and stitch patterns for every level of expertise, you will learn practical skills, such as how to: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e-Choose your project with purpose \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e-Tell its story with stitches and fibers \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e-Create mood with color and texture \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e-Fill that blank background \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e-Select and use embellishments such as beads and sequins \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncluded in this revised and expanded edition is a crash course on how to use new fibers; updated information on materials, as well as how to work with and care for them; dozens of new stitches; and diagrams and stitch guides for select projects included in the book. Also featured are thirty-two pages of color photographs with all-new projects; dozens of new stitches explained with photos and drawings; and a new ribbon stitch chapter. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Needlepoint Book\u003c\/i\u003e is the one book to own on the topic. In one comprehensive volume, it has everything you'll need to create your own artistic, high-quality heirloom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJo Ippolito Christensen has been needlepointing for more than thirty years. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eTeach Yourself Needlepoint, Needlepoint: The Third Dimension, The Needlepoint Scraps Book, \u003c\/i\u003e and others. She lives in Alexandria, Virginia\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Touchstone Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50642016731410,"sku":"9781476754093","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_24e9f119-5382-4579-b601-b9e6fc6d8330.jpg?v=1733051735","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-needlepoint-book-9781476754093","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}