Learn great background techniques that will energize your needlepoint. Part of the Predictable Results series of book that will help you get the beautiful results from your stitching you've always wanted. Here you'll learn techniques such as using fabric, Blackwork or Bargello as a background, creating needlepoint damask patterns, and lots more. The ground-breaking books in this series give you the knowledge you need to get the results you want in your needlepoint.

Perplexed by color when it comes to needlepoint? This book gives you the information you need to conquer color question in your needlepoint. You'll learn the basic vocabulary of color, how color behaves in threads, six main color schemes and how to create them in your stitching, an easy way to create a color scheme and more. With examples from art and needlepoint you'll learn about the different types of color contrast and why they are important. Plus you'll see examples of canvases analyzed for contrast and color. Part of the Predictable Results series, these ground-breaking books give you...

Threads are an exciting part of needlepoint, but do you know how to get the most out of them? This exciting volume in the Predictable Results for Needlepoint series unlocks the secrets of threads. You'll learn about the different types of fibers, how to classify thread construction, the best way to open different thread packages, and lots of other advice that will make using threads of all kinds a breeze. Unlike other books listing many kinds of threads, Touch Me, Feel Me will never go out of date and will help you understand and use with confidence any thread new or old.

Shading can give your needlepoint dimension and depth, without being as difficult as you thought it might be. Part of the Predictable Results series of book from Art Needlepoint and needlepoint expert Janet M. Perry, you'll get the beautiful results from your stitching you've always wanted. Learn two forms of shading that let you use any thread plus advanced shading techniques to use specialized threads such as overdyes and metallics. You'll love how it enriches your needlework. The ground-breaking books in this series give you the knowledge you need to get the results you want in your...

Flowers are always a popular subject in needlepoint. No matter what your taste may be, from traditional to modern, you'll find great ideas to stitch flowers, leaves, and vases in this Art & Needlepoint book. With over two dozen techniques, each shown on an actual needlepoint canvas, you'll turn to this book again and again. Also included are detailed instructions, an introductory essay of flowers in art, and clear stitch diagrams. Make your needlepoint bloom with this great book.