White Work - Carter Houck

From Dover Publications Inc, White Work by Carter Houck is a practical paperback guide to contemporary embroidery, with a clear focus on whitework. Illustrated instructions and patterns cover 20 stitches, supported by 188 embroidery designs keyed to those techniques, making it easy to match a chosen stitch to a suitable motif.

Inside, you’ll find a varied selection of patterns including florals, repeats and borders, plus two complete sets of alphabets. Whether you’re refreshing blouses, cuffs and collars or adding detail to scarves, place settings and curtains, this compact book offers plenty of inspiration for decorative finishing and personal projects.

Key features

• Illustrated instructions and patterns for 20 stitches
• 188 embroidery patterns keyed to the stitches
• Includes florals, repeats and borders
• Two complete sets of alphabets
• Focuses on whitework

Specifications

• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 64
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
• Publication date: 1 February 2000
• ISBN: 9780486236957

Sizing

210 x 279 x 4 mm

Rackhams Reference : NF2H41XM96