The Bottom Line
Janet M. Perry's Needlepoint Trade Secrets, is a one stop source for inspiration, ideas and tips for stitchers of all skill levels.
Pros
- Compact Size Allows for Storage With Current Projects for Easy Reference
- Unique and Inspiring Ideas Presented
- Book Focuses on a Wide Range of Needlepoint Topics
- Numerous Tips- Readers Won't be Disappointed
- Ideas are Arranged in Easy tor Read, Easy to Understand "Bites" of Information
Cons
- No Illustrations or Pictures to Demonstrate Written Ideas
Description
- Literally, hundreds of tips- are "down-to-earth", real ideas and suggestions from experienced stitchers.
- Chapters are easy to read, broken down by one useful idea after another.
- Book is organized in such a way that readers will not have to invest large amounts of time to walk away with useful ideas.
- Ideas presented are helpful to a range of stitching levels- from those just beginning, to the most experienced.
- Book cover features lovely samples of Janet's stitch guides and original needlepoint projects.
- One chapter offered as a free download from Janet M. Perry's site so readers can get a real feel for the ideas presented.
- Needlework Trade Secrets is available in Paperback, and is 122 Pages.
- Published by Napa Needlepoint, and retails for $17.95
- Book is available from a variety of sources. Check Janet's site for availablity.
- For more information about Janet's work, Needlepoint Trade Secrets, or classes, you can visit her online at Napa Needlepoint.
Guide Review - Janet M. Perry's Needlepoint Trade Secrets
If you are familiar with Janet M. Perry, it will come as no surprise that this book is an impressive read. Full of good concepts, fantastic tips, and lots of inspiring ideas, this book is a wonderful addition to any stitcher's library.
Chapters Include the Following:
- Canvas
- Color
- Finishing
- Inspiration
- Learning
- Materials
- Organization
- Photographing Needlepoint
- Planning
- Preparing to Stitch
- Project Ideas
- Stitches
- Stitching
- Techniques
- Threads
- Traveling with Needlepoint
Janet's writing style, makes you feel like she is right in the room with you, holding your hand and sharing her own experience with needlepoint.
