{"product_id":"pulled-thread-embroidery-9780486278575","title":"Pulled Thread Embroidery","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Moyra McNeill\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Dover Publications\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Dover Publications\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Needlework - Embroidery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePulled thread embroidery transforms a piece of ordinary fabric into delicate \"lace\" by compressing threads of loosely woven background material with tightly pulled stitches. Focusing on this age-old craft, Moyra McNeill's clearly written, profusely illustrated how-to book shows embroiderers what attractive effects can be achieved by using relatively simple techniques. For needlecrafters desiring greater challenges, more complex ideas are presented as well.\u003cbr\u003eFollowing a brief introductory history of the craft, easy-to-follow instructions are provided for creating dozens of decorative stitches, among then the diagonal cross, open trellis and checker fillings; the ripple, Finnish, cushion, diamond, triangle, and braid stitches; as well as composite stitches displaying a reeded stitch and mosaic filling.\u003cbr\u003eConcluding sections describe procedures for a variety of edgings (simple-faced, hern-stitched picot, and fringed) and for creating inspired designs of your own, while a final chapter exhibits decorative examples of pulled work embroidery from the past.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46311907131543,"sku":"9780486278575","price":1261.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780486278575.webp?v=1767703599","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/pulled-thread-embroidery-9780486278575","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}