Stitches for Effect

Stitches For Effect by Suzanne Howren and Beth Robertson.

• An indispensable reference guide, the first book of a trilogy designed specifically for needlepointers
• Helps you choose stitches based on texture and dimension, working in harmony with the thread
• Chapters include: 
• Thread Descriptions - detailed info that covers many current brands, listed by fiber type
• Thread to Canvas / Fabric Conversion Chart - showing what threads work with what canvas mesh
• Stitches and Effects - listing stitches alphabetically, with notes on how to stitch, where the stitch can be used, and what threads work well; each includes a detailed chart, showing the stitch and how to stitch it
• Thread Index - listing where in the book a specific thread is suggested 
• Stitch Index - an alphabetical list of stitches covered in the book
• Effect Index - an alphabetical list of objects or effects you are looking to stitch (ex. bushes, clothing, mountains, water, etc.), and listing suggested stitches by page. This is the best part! 
• Over 100 diagrammed stitches covered
• Spiral-bound, which allows the book to lay flat when using
• 65 pages
• 8.75" x11" (including spiral bind)