Complete Guide to Needlework Book

	Embroidery	7
	Embroidery tools and supplies	8
	Designing for embroidery	12
	General embroidery techniques	16
	Embroidery stitches	21
	Finishing embroidered pieces	54
	Blackwork embroidery	56
	Cross stitch embroidery	66
	Huck embroidery	70
	Openwork/pulled thread embroidery	74
	Openwork/drawn threadwork	78
	Openwork/Hardanger embroidery	86
	Openwork/cutwork embroidery	90
	Smocking	92
	Machine embroidery	98
	Embroidery projects
	Monogramming/machine embroidery	103
	Crewel picture	104
	Place mat and napkin/pulled thread	106
	Table runner/huck embroidery	107
	Cutwork embroidery on caftan	108
	Cross stitch for a child's dress	109
	Corded pillow/blackwork	110
	Needlepoint	111
	Needlepoint basics	112
	Needlepoint stitches	118
	Designing and working needlepoint	162
	Designing and working Bargello	173
	General working techniques	183
	Needlepoint projects
	Initialed eyeglass case/Bargello	186
	Oriental-design footstool cover	188
	Man's belt	189
	Address book cover	190
	Applique	191
	Applique basics	192
	Reverse applique	201
	Patchwork	207
	Patchwork basics	208
	Preparing and sewing a block-unit patchwork	218
	Preparing and sewing a one-shape patchwork	232
	Quilting	235
	Quilting and quilts	236
	Quilting designs	238
	Basic quilting techniques	246
	Other quilting techniques	252
	Finishing edges	257
	Care of quilts	261
	Applique/Patchwork/Quilting projects
	Man's patchwork vest	262
	Boy's coveralls/machine applique	263
	Baby quilt	264
	Cut-through applique wall hanging	266
	Patchwork floor pillow	267
	Quilted evening bag	268
	Knitting	269
	Knitting supplies	270
	Knitting basics	274
	Following knitting instructions	286
	Knitting stitches	300
	Knitting a garment	324
	Assembling and finishing	342
	Knitting projects
	Scarf	285
	Aran-pattern pullover	315
	Man's pullover	326
	Children's sweaters and hats	350
	Sport socks	352
	Mittens and hat	353
	Evening skirt, top, and shawl	354
	Knitted trims for sheets and pillowcases	356
	Crochet	357
	Crochet basics	358
	Following crochet instructions	366
	Crochet stitches	372
	Crocheting a garment	393
	Assembling and finishing	400
	Crochet projects
	Tote bag	367
	Three hats	371
	Irish crochet pillow top	385
	Woman's cardigan	394
	Afghan	402
	Lacework	403
	Needle lace	404
	Tatting	413
	Filet netting	420
	Bobbin lace	426
	Lace weaves	435
	Hairpin lace	440
	Lacework projects
	Needle lace butterfly	411
	Shawl with tatted border	418
	Chinese folk design pillow top	424
	Bobbin lace-trimmed apron	432
	Woven lace place mat	439
	Hairpin lace shawl	442
	Macrame	443
	Introduction to macrame	444
	Basic macrame knots	447
	Additional techniques	452
	Fringing	456
	Macrame projects
	Woman's macrame belt	459
	Window screen	460
	Rug-making	461
	Hooking and knotting	462
	Preparing for and working a hooked rug	470
	Preparing for and working a knotted rug	476
	Finishing techniques	480
	Care of handmade rugs	485
	Braiding	486
	Projects using rug methods
	Chair cushion	494
	Wall hanging	495
	Braided rug	496
	Index	497