Smocking has been a favourite hand-stitching technique for hundreds of years. Now adventurous stitchers are experimenting with the traditional stitches, combining them with new materials and new ideas to create some fascinating effects. For the beginner or the experienced smocker: - Clearly illustrated - step-by-step instructions for all the basic stitches. - Fabric facts - what to use and how to prepare it. - The pleating story - how to pleat fabric for smocking. - Stitch patterns - dozens of original designs, all shown in ...
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Smocking has been a favourite hand-stitching technique for hundreds of years. Now adventurous stitchers are experimenting with the traditional stitches, combining them with new materials and new ideas to create some fascinating effects. For the beginner or the experienced smocker: - Clearly illustrated - step-by-step instructions for all the basic stitches. - Fabric facts - what to use and how to prepare it. - The pleating story - how to pleat fabric for smocking. - Stitch patterns - dozens of original designs, all shown in colour photos. - Embellishment ideas - using embroidery, beading and quilting to adorn a smocked design. - Smocking projects to try - ornaments and angels, skirts and blouses, and artistic stitching just for fun. * First paperback edition - published in hardback in 1997, ISBN 1-887374-33-7
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Add this copy of Creative Smocking: Contemporary Designs * Traditional to cart. $13.04, good condition, Sold by Goodwill_NE_Indiana rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fort Wayne, IN, UNITED STATES, published 2002 by Lark Books.
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A book that has been read but is in overall good condition. Very minimal wear damage to the cover including scuff marks but no major holes or tears. The dust jacket if applicable may not be included. Binding may have minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing. May have minimal pencil underlining and or highlighting of text and possible small amounts of writing. No missing pages. May have some light marks on the page edges or a remainder mark. May have pale yellow yellowed pages. Fast Shipping safe and secure mailers. Stock photo used.
Add this copy of Creative Smocking: Contemporary Designs * Traditional to cart. $13.88, good condition, Sold by Blue Vase Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Interlochen, MI, UNITED STATES, published 2002 by Lark Books.
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The item shows wear from consistent use but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover if applicable. Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs access code or other supplemental materials.
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Very Good. Size: 10x8x0; tight, uncreased spine, pages clear and bright, shelf and edge wear, cocked, cover curl, corners bumped, packaged in cardboard box for shipment, tracking on U.S. orders.
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Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Pages are clean and bright; wraps have edge wear and bumps to the fore corners. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 112 p. Audience: General/trade.
Add this copy of Creative Smocking: Contemporary Designs * Traditional to cart. $105.50, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from San Diego, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2002 by Lark Books.
Add this copy of Creative Smocking: Contemporary Designs * Traditional to cart. $12.87, good condition, Sold by Zoom Books East rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Glendale Heights, IL, UNITED STATES, published 2002 by Lark Books.
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Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include From the library of labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys dvds etc. We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.
Add this copy of Creative Smocking: Contemporary Designs * Traditional to cart. $12.89, good condition, Sold by Zoom Books Company rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lynden, WA, UNITED STATES, published 2002 by Lark Books.
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Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include From the library of labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys dvds etc. We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.
Add this copy of Creative Smocking: Contemporary Designs * Traditional to cart. $13.83, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2002 by Lark Books.
