Marnie Ritter's Canvas Patterns, Book 1

A long-awaited publication of needlepoint patterns for those needle artists that want to go beyond the classic needlepoint stitches. This easy to read & use book offers needlepoint canvas patterns that include among others, laid work with suggestions about the use of ribbon, suede, metallics, as well as other threads plus patterns for semi-precious stones, beads, & glass tubes. There are patterns that combine two or more steps that create fascinating geometric shapes offering texture & dimension. This spiral bound book folds back for easy use while stitching from the large computer-perfect graphs printed on sturdy 80# coated sheets choosing from over 100 needlework patterns & techniques. The book has colored covers front & back with a collage of Marnie's designs in which the patterns offered in the book were used with inside reference. Marnie has her teaching certification from the Council of American Embroiderers & has published & taught needleart for over twenty years internationally. Her forte is to continuously discover new & innovative needlework concepts. To order: write, Marnie's Crewel Studio, Inc. 6442 E. Otero Place, Englewood, CO 80112 or call 303-740-9648.Ritter, Marnie is the author of 'Marnie Ritter's Canvas Patterns, Book 1' with ISBN 9780963559302 and ISBN 0963559303.