NEEDLEPOINT 101: Guide to Painted Canvas is authored by Ruth Dilts. Ruth's work is recognized internationally and has been featured in articles online inluding some located at about.com Ruth has FINALLY written a book designed to help novices as well as the seasoned needlepoint enthusiast do decorative stitches on Painted Canvas. The book features 21 different stitches, including basketweave & continental - all diagramed and numbered, making the lessons easy to follow. Some of the stitches are also done in diagonal right and diagonal left.

The book also provides essential information which will help the beginner discover what type of canvas to look for, find the focal points of the canvas and assist in the selection of pick threads and stitches. Readers will also appreciate the stitch suggestion usage as well as other helpful hints for stitchers. There are 12 different canvas (in color), both plain and stitched, and with a description of how Ruth went about choosing stitches and threads. AVAILABLE THROUGH RAINBOW GALLERY.
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