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Summary: Charted Monograms for Needlepoint and Cross-Stitch
Review: A keeper, well worth the price, a lot of book for the money.
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Summary: Charted Monograms for Needlepoint and Cross-Stitch
Review: A keeper, well worth the price, a lot of book for the money.
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Summary: Crowns and Curlicues
Review: As a novice cross-stitcher, I found the charts in this book to be clear and easy to follow. Twenty years later, it is one of the few "beginner" books I have retained in my collection because the designs are so charming. These are monograms you'd use on table linens and elegant needlework. Every possible combination of monograms are included in intertwining letters embellished with curlicues and, sometimes, topped with crowns which, in an earlier day, would have designated peerage (or pretensions to same). Each monogram is printed once in the book (to use my initials as an example, ET is presented under the E's and is not repeated under the T's) and is given in a single size, However, the monograms may be enlarged or reduced in size by the addition or subtraction of extra curlicues. An explanation of this process, with plenty of examples, is given in the introduction. Historial reenactors as well as needleworkers will find this book a treasure. The one negative is that the charts are small compared to most modern charted needlework designs. This can be easily remedied with an enlarging photocopier.
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Summary: a proper review
Review: I want to comment on two reviews done before me. I am surprised why both people only gave 4 stars when this book actually deserves 5. Both reviewers are being very harsh on such a good book.
Firstly, this is not a book for beginners. Its in a reference book, like a dictionary is to a linguist. Its not for beginners or advanced users only, its for everyone.
Secondly, this book is very well produced using space very efficiently to provide value for money. If you have poor eye-sight or just would like a blown-out version of a pattern feel free to feel creative and use a copying machine!
Third, I would like to say that this book is universal. It may say needlepoint and cross-stitch, but its also excellent for beadveawing. Its perfect for a brickstitch (beads) and using a loom. I have made a few bracelets with people's initials to make my gifts more personal.
I totally wore off this book because of using it so often over the years.
And one piece of advice to others, when you decide to write a review, think about the amount of work that goes into producing a book and ask yourself "Could I have made a better job of this?"
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