Encyclopedia of Canvas Embroidery Stitch Patterns by K. Ireys

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The Encyclopedia of Canvas Embroidery Stitches by Katharine Ireys

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This is a popular book, here on NewNeedlepoint.com. Although published in 1972 I find it an easy to follow book. The stitches are well explained. Each time I have to replace it it gets harder to find.

This is a wonderful needlepoint reference book featuring 170 stitch patterns. The subtitle calls it "the most complete collection ever published" I will not argue with that claim.

The stitches are clearly and carefully diagrammed, for many of them multiple graphs are used to show how to stitch them. While there are many of the usual stitches here there are also a number of very interesting and advanced needlepoint stitches.

This is a large hardcover book. Katharine ireys is a well-known needlepoint teacher & author. She is also a charter member of the Craftsman Branch of the Embroiderers Guild as well as a charter member of National Standards Council of American Embroiderers.

The Encyclopedia of Canvas Embroidery Stitch Patterns was first published in 1968. This is the 1972 edition.

This is interesting, in it she credits Mary Rhodes book Ideas for Canvas Work as well as Hope Hanley.

The Encyclopedia of Canvas Embroidery Stitches is in good condition. The dust jacket is very worn at the edges with a few small tears, which I have taped up.

The book is unmarked and the pages inside are very good, slightly yellowed by age. The spine is tight.

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