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Vetty Creations is an Australian publisher of quality step-by-step embroiderybooks. Our main focus is historical whitework embroidery and embroidery stitchdictionaries. We pride ourselves on providing high quality embroidery books thatfill niches in the market, not filled by other books. Our books, because of thetimelessness of the information, have very long life-spans.

All our books are laid out in step-by-step format so that they are suitable forbeginners through to advanced stitchers. Each book features beautifulphotography to inspire creativity.

Vetty Creations books are available worldwide. We work with a network ofwholesalers and distributors, to get our books into needlework shops andbookshops around the world.

The Right-Handed Embroiderer’s Companion NEWYVETTE STANTON

AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER. AUGUST PUBLICATION

Learn and master over 170 embroidery stitches including their variations. With clear step-by-step instructions, accompanied by illustrating diagrams, it is hard to go wrong.Examples of each stitch will inspire you to use them creatively and experimentally in yourembroidery. Counted thread, needlepoint and surface stitches are carefully explained, withmany helpful diagrams and photos.

Following the success of ‘The Left-Handed Embroiderer’s Companion’ it was found that right-handers were jealous of the clear, quality, step-by-step embroidery stitchinstructions it contained. This book aims to redress the imbalance and keep right-handershappy too!

Paperback | 160 pages | 195 x 275 mm | over 1000 photos and diagrams | ISBN 978-0-9757677-4-0a step-by-step stitch dictionary

YVETTE STANTON

the right-handedembro iderer’s

companion

a step-by-step stitch dictionary

the right-handedembro iderer’s

companion

This is the book left-handed embroiderershave been waiting for! Written by anexperienced left-handed embroiderer andembroidery teacher, this comprehensivestitch dictionary shows the LEFT way to do embroidery. Written in Yvette Stanton’sclear, step-by-step style, this book will beyour constant companion as it shows how to do over 170 embroidery stitchescomfortably for you as a left-hander.

‘I refer to it almost daily, and am alwaysimpressed with the precision of your instructions. They are so clearly stated that it is impossible to stitch incorrectly. It is an invaluable reference book and I am sodelighted to have it nearby.’ SB, France.

‘[Yvette has] outdone herself on this. I’m not exaggerating! I think this is her bestbook yet.’ Mary Corbet, Needle’nThread

Paperback | 160 pages | 195 x 275 mm | over 1000 photos and diagrams | ISBN 978-0-9757677-3-3

1 Use one guide. Bring the threadout on the line. Insert the needle justbelow where the thread emerges.Bring it out on the line a little fur-ther along. Take the thread downacross the needle and then up behindthe needle point.

2 Pull the needle and threadthrough to gently tighten the twistedchain.

3 Using the same needle angle andstitch length as before, insert theneedle outside the previous chain,just below where the thread emerges.Bring the needle out on the line.Take the thread down across the nee-dle and up behind the needle point.

A simple chain variation, which can be used in a line or singly.

4 Continue in the same manner. Tofinish, take a short stitch over the lastchain.

Right handers work this stitch fromright to left.

Twisted chains can also be workedsingly, and scattered in a pattern orrandomly, to create a powdered filling.

1 Bring the thread out on the line.Insert the needle just below wherethe thread emerges. Bring it out onthe line a little further along. Takethe thread down across the needleand then up behind the needlepoint.

2 Pull the needle and threadthrough to gently tighten the twistedchain.

3 Using the same stitch length asbefore, insert the needle outside theprevious chain, above where thethread emerges. Bring the needle outon the line. Take the thread upacross the needle then down behindthe needle point.

4 Pull the needle and threadthrough. Insert the needle just belowwhere the thread emerges. Bring itout on the line. Take the threaddown across the needle and upbehind the needle point.

5 Continue in the same manner,alternating from side to side for eachsubsequent stitch. To finish, take ashort stitch over the last chain.

Right handers work this stitch fromright to left.

alternating twisted chain stitch

right handed

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twisted chain stitch

1 Use two guide lines. Bring theneedle out on the bottom line. Diag-onally insert the needle in the samehole as where the thread emerged,bringing it out on the top line. Takethe thread under the needle pointfrom right to left.

2 Pull the needle and threadthrough.

3 Diagonally insert the needle intothe chain, in the top line. Using thesame stitch length as before, bringthe needle out on the bottom line.Take the thread under the needlepoint from right to left.

zigzagging chain stitchZigzagging chain stitch is also known as vandyke chain stitch.

4 Pull the needle and threadthrough.

5 Diagonally insert the needle intothe previous chain in the bottomline, and using the same stitch lengthas before, bring the needle out on thetop line. Take the thread under theneedle point from right to left.

6 Continue zigzagging up anddown to build up a line of stitching.To finish, take a short stitch over thelast chain.

Right handers work this stitch inmirror image, from right to left.

right handed

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1 Use two guide lines. Bring thethread out on the right line. Levelwith it, insert the needle in the leftline. Bring the needle out on theright line a little way down. Take thethread under the needle point.

2 Pull the needle through, but leavethe stitch hanging loosely.

This will allow you to comfortablyinsert the needle into the left side of thestitch.

3 Level with the emerging thread,insert the needle into the chain, onthe left line. Use the previous stitchlength, bring the needle out on theright line. Take the thread under theneedle point. Gently tighten the pre-vious stitch around the needle.

square chain stitch Square chain is also known as open chain or Roman chain.

4 Pull the needle through, leavingthe stitch loose. Level with the emerg-ing thread, insert the needle into thechain, on the left line. Bring it outlower down on the right line. Takethe thread under the needle point.Tighten the previous stitch aroundthe needle.

5 Continue in the same manner tobuild up a line of stitching. To finishtake two short stitches over the bot-tom chain, one on the right line, andone on the left.

Right handers work in mirror image,inserting the needle from right to left.

double chain stitch

right handed

This stitch is very similar to

closed feather stitch. Here

though, the stitches link into

the previous chains. Double

chain stitch is also known as

Turkmen stitch.

1 Use two guides. Bring the threadout on the right line. Take a stitchdown the left line, so that its middlealigns with the emerging thread. Takethe thread under the needle point.

2 Pull the needle through. With thesame stitch length as before, take astitch down the right line, insertingthe needle where the thread firstemerged. Take the thread under theneedle point.

3 Pull the needle through. With thesame stitch length as before, take astitch down the left line, insertingthe needle in the bottom of the ear-lier chain. Take the thread under theneedle point.

4 Continue in the same way tobuild up a line of stitching. Finishwith a short stitch over the finalstitch.

Right handers usually work thisstitch in exactly the same way.

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1 Use two guide lines. Bring thethread out on the bottom line. A lit-tle to the right, insert the needle ver-tically, bringing it out on the top line.

2 Take the thread to the right acrossthe needle, and to the left behind theneedle point.

3 Pull the needle through.This creates a slightly slanting

twisted chain.

rosette chain stitch This stitch is used for borders, and straight and curved lines.

4 From above, slide the needleunder the left ‘leg’ of the twistedchain.

Do not enter the fabric.

5 Pull the needle through.Do not tighten too much or the

stitch will become misshapen.

6 A little to the right, take a stitchfrom the bottom line to the top line.Take the thread around the needlepoint to make another twisted chain.

7 Pull the needle through. 8 From above, slide the needle underthe thread between the rosettes.

9 Pull the needle through.

1 Work a rosette chain stitch. 2 Insert the needle left of where thethread first emerged. Bring it out atthe top of the rosette. Take thethread under the needle point.

3 Pull the needle through. To fin-ish, take the thread to the back overthe end of the chain.

10 Continue in the same way tobuild up a line of stitching.

Right handers work this stitchturned 180 degrees.

right handed

oyster stitch This is a combination of a rosette chain and a chain stitch.

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The Left-Handed Embroiderer’s Companion NEWYVETTE STANTON

a step-by-step stitch dictionary

YVETTE STANTON

the left-handedembroiderer’s

companion

a step-by-step stitch dictionary

the left-handedembroiderer’s

companion

his tor ica l whi tework books

ALL ENQUIRIESYvette Stanton, Vetty Creations | PO Box 1723, Hornsby Westfield NSW 1635, Australia | ph/fax: +61 2 9477 5214email: yvette@vettycreations.com.au | www.vettycreations.com.au | www.vettycreations.com.au/white-threads

Elegant Hardanger EmbroideryYVETTE STANTON

You can do Hardanger embroidery! Have you always wanted to try Hardanger embroiderybut thought it looked too difficult? Or have you mastered the basics and want newchallenges? This manual will take you step by step from novice to advanced stitcher, withhelpful diagrams, and hints and tips at every stage. There are stunning Hardanger projects,graded beginner, intermediate and advanced, to guide you to your next level of expertise.You will refer to this book again and again.

‘Your instructions and diagrams explain and show exactly why you should and shouldn’tdo something. [They] are well written, and easy to follow and understand. I really wish I’d bought this book at the beginning of my Hardanger learning curve. [It] is reallyoutstanding and I would recommend it to anyone interested in Hardanger - from beginnerto experienced!’ Ruth, San Diego CA, USA

Paperback | 64 pages | 195 x 275 mm | ISBN 978-0-9757677-0-2

HardangerEmbroidery

ELEGANT

A STEP-BY-STEP MANUAL FOR BEGINNERS TO ADVANCED

Yvette Stanton

HardangerEmbroidery

Mountmellick Embroidery: Inspired by NatureYVETTE STANTON & PRUE SCOTT

Mountmellick Embroidery is a highly textured floral whitework embroidery that originatesfrom Ireland. Allow respected Australian embroidery designers, Yvette Stanton and PrueScott, to be your own personal tutors as they teach you the basics and beyond, of thishistoric embroidery technique. This full-colour, step-by-step guide with over 600 cleardiagrams and photos, will suit beginner to advanced Mountmellick stitchers.

‘Its the complete package, no classes required: clear, precise instructions, beautifulpatterns and a fascinating history. This book is truly a gem.’ JF, Australia

‘This book is a delight, visually and technically. These fine Australian embroiderers havegiven us an inspiring book with well designed, varied projects using clear conciseinstructions. Their history section is informative, their stitch guide practical and accurate.’Deborah Love, Mountmellick tutor, Embroiderers’ Guild Queensland, Australia

Paperback | 104 pages | 195 x 275 mm | 600+ photos and diagrams | ISBN 978-0-9757677-2-6

mountmellick embroidery

inspired by nature

YVETTE STANTON & PRUE SCOTT

F U L LY R E V I S E D & E X PA N D E D

Ukrainian Drawn Thread Embroidery: Merezhka PoltavskaYVETTE STANTON

Merezhka Poltavska is a unique form of drawn thread embroidery from Ukraine. This full colour, step-by-step guide, will lead you from beginner to advanced merezhkastitcher. It features historical information, two learning samplers, additional instructions onextra techniques such as turning corners, and seven beautiful projects. The step-by-stepinstructions are given with text, diagram and photograph for each step, so that you knowexactly what you should be doing and how it should look.

‘This is one of the best-illustrated books I have ever seen. All the stitches and all thedesigns are shown with book an illustration and a photo. I’ve never seen anyone do thatbefore, but I have to say it’s very effective, and makes each stitch quite clear.’ S Danks, Springdale PA, USA

Paperback | 48 pages | 195 x 275 mm | over 300 photos and diagrams | ISBN 978-0-9757677-1-9

Ukrainian drawn threadembroidery

Yvette Stanton

ALL ENQUIRIESYvette Stanton, Vetty CreationsPO Box 1723, Hornsby Westfield NSW 1635, Australiaph/fax: +61 2 9477 5214email: yvette@vettycreations.com.auwww.vettycreations.com.au | www.vettycreations.com.au/white-threads