| Cross Stitch Calligraphy: A Practical Guide to Creating Samplers, Monograms & Personalized Gifts |  | Author: Iva Polansky
Publisher: Trafalgar Square
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 2238044
Media: Paperback
Pages: 144
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 7.7 x 0.4
ISBN: 1856261832
Dewey Decimal Number: 746
EAN: 9781856261838
ASIN: 1856261832
Publication Date: June 1996
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Product Description
A picture may be worth a thousand words, but the addition of only a few words can convey exact information about who, where, when and why, and make a beautiful object into a special treasure that "belongs" to a person or a family. Although the flowing strokes of freehand writing cannot be reproduced on canvas, there is no need for needle calligraphy to be dull. This book presents 43 alphabets which cover a wide variety of styles and moods, and also offers a technique to speed up work and cut out the drudgery of traditional counted-thread embroidery. Projects ranging from samplers to book covers are included, but the book's main aim is to fire readers' imagination and encourage them to create their own new ideas.
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An excellent guide book for all cross stitchers. March 17, 1998
frolls@fan.net.au (Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
An excellent guide book for all cross stichers needing monograms or calligraphy in samplers etc. Well written with extensive diagrams and helpful information. A good book to keep on your shelf for reference
Cross Stitch Calligraphy July 21, 2005
L Watson (Niagara on the Lake, Ontario, Canada)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I love this book -- I've had it for many years and have used it on numerous occasions. This book blends my love of calligraphy and cross-stitch perfectly.It begins with an interesting history of lettering, then goes on to the wonderful beginnings of samplers, with photos and some great sayings that were stitched in earlier times. There's an informative chapter on how to design your own lay-outs for those of us who like to personalize our work. I believe there are just under 40 different types of lettering - something for everyone. There are even a few fun patterns included. Great book!!!
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