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Mira Silverstein's Guide to Slanted Stitches - Exciting needlework projects, patterns, and designs anyone can make.

Published in 1977 by David Mckay Company Inc., of New York. ISBN 0-679-50783-3 pbk

Needleworkers at all levels will achieve excellent results following the clear instructions in this book. With just one basic type of stitch_the slanted_you'll create dozens of projects and designs, and be able to interpret designs you once thought too complicated.

Among the many slanted stitches and stitch patterns are:-

Kelim
Slanting Gobelin
Mosaic
Norwich (Waffle)
Jacquard
Web
Herringbone
Scottish

Each stitch is presented with a clear diagram as well as a black-and-white photograph. Projects are illustrated with pattern diagrams, graphs, lack-and-white photographs, and in many cases, a full-color photo.