Description
Stitches For Effect
by Suzanne Howren & Beth Robertson
The first in a series of books by two renown teachers, designed specifically for showing needlepointers which stitch to use for which effect. Are you looking for the perfect stitch for a canvas motif such as a stone fireplace or basket? This book can help you find the right stitch and much more. Over 100 clearly diagrammed stitches with detailed information describing the “effects” each stitch can create. With both an “Effect Index” and a “Stitch Index”, it’s easy to find just what you need. Also includes a “Thread Description” section.
- 65 pages
- black and white
- soft cover
- comb binding
- 8.5″ x 11″
- published 1996
About Suzanne and Beth’s books
The dynamic duo of Suzanne Howren & Beth Robertson (part of the original Thread Technique Team that included Ann Caswell), have taught many needlepointers over the years through their fun classes and helpful stitch books. Beth passed away several years ago, but we are lucky to still have their books in print.
Michele Herron of the fabulous needlepoint shop Bristly Thistle offers an excellent review of the “Stitches For Effect” books: “I couldn’t have stitched a dozen Christmas stockings without the series of three “Stitches for Effect” by Howren and Robertson. Each book has the same format. The first section is devoted to describing threads (very useful when a thread you aren’t familiar with is called for or if you want to substitute something you have on hand)…Stitches are listed in alphabetical order and are accompanied by a very clear, numbered diagram…The book recommends threads for effects and what effect you may be able to create. Best of all, one of the 4 indices is the Effect Index. Need ideas for bricks, moldings, clothing, paths, roads, whatever? Look them up and see which will best suit your canvas. When I’m too tired to stitch or I can’t figure out what to do next, I prop my canvas up and open these books for ideas.”
