book reviews
My Point Exactly – book review
Originally posted 2005-09-18 05:55:09. Republished by Blog Post PromoterMY POINT EXACTLY by Orna Willis Orna is one of my favorite people and I love the way she uses color and design in her geometric pieces. Her new book is an innovation in how needlepoint is presented as well as being crammed full with... »
The Thread Thesaurus (Revised)
Originally posted 2006-02-18 08:31:54. Republished by Blog Post PromoterAnn Caswell, Suzanne Howren & Beth Robertson, ISBN: 0-9720237-1-2. 2005. I will admit, I’m a serious thread addict. Surveys say women buy lipstick more than any other beauty product when they need a lift. Well not me, I buy thread — new threads, new colors, or even yet... »
Downloadable Needlepoint Book – Needlepoint A Foundation Course
This book, Needlepoint A Foundation Course, is by Sandra Hardy and was originally published by England’s Guild of Master Craftsman in 1998. The complete book is now available as a download in Hotfiles or Depositfiles format (click on the link to go to the page). This book is a good overview of needlepoint, with simple,... »
Here Be Wyverns – book review
Originally posted 2004-03-17 09:00:04. Republished by Blog Post Promoter Nancy Spies, Arelate Studio, $30, ISBN 0-971860-0-3 There is a tremendous richness in medieval art which has been waiting for a book like this. “Wyverns” takes medieval creatures (imaginary and real), people, letters and patterns and charts them for all kinds of needleworkers. ... »
A Background Stitch Reference Book — Book Review
Golden Gate Canvas Workers ANG, self-published, $25 Twenty years ago, a suburban San Francisco chapter of ANG decided to turn the results of their study of background stitches into a book. The book was revised in 2000, changing the charts to clearer, computer-generated charts. The book is a marvel and an outstanding reference for needlepointers. Its’... »