Mary Thomas’s Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches - Jan Eaton

From Search Press, Mary Thomas’s Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches by Jan Eaton is a classic embroidery reference book, first published in 1934 and valued for its clear instructions and extensive stitch library. Designed to support both beginners and more experienced embroiderers, it brings together practical guidance and inspiration for exploring different stitches and techniques.

Inside, you’ll find fully illustrated instructions for over 400 embroidery stitches, spanning simple border and outline stitches through to filling stitches, canvas stitches and pulled fabric stitches. Dozens of inspirational embroideries are included throughout to show the stitches in use. This redesigned edition features Jan Eaton’s revisions to the original text and includes a preface by Mary Corbet.

Key features

• Over 400 embroidery stitches with illustrated instructions
• 14 stitch categories, including outline, filling, canvas, insertion and pulled fabric stitches
• Dozens of inspirational embroideries showing stitches in use
• Revised text by internationally renowned embroiderer Jan Eaton
• Preface by Mary Corbet
• ISBN: 9781782216438

Specifications

• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 208
• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication date: 21 December 2018
• Illustrations: 800 colour illustrations

Sizing

204 x 260 x 11 mm

Rackhams Reference : IIMSXE5X9D