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Feb. 15, 2006 By Carol Ikard
"The Sistine Chapel Ceiling in Cross-stitch" The book is a wonderul color account of a museum quality work in fiber arts. I have stood in awe of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, and when people viewed this cross-stitch phenomenon they stood in awe and reverance, too, along with me. The colors and quarter stitching for the faces are awesome--every stitch.
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Aug. 5, 2009 By moore
"This is an awesome book!!" I highly recommend this book. It is well done, easy to follow patterns. If you want a real challange this is it. Although you could do just parts of the ceiling, it is a masterpiece.
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Jul. 30, 2009 By Avona Caron
"Sistine Chapel" I love the book so far. What I have checked it seems to be really well laid out.

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Jul. 13, 2006 By Richard Miller
"Sistine Chapel Cross-Stitch"
Recommendations for making bobbins, washing and ironing:


Tape two cardboard bobbins together for strength. Copy the cross-stitch symbols from the pattern you are working on.
If using a black and white pattern, highlight the cross-stitch symbols with a yellow highlighter to make them easier to see. Cut out the cross-stitch symbols and tape them to the bobbin. Write the DMC number on the back of the bobbin.

Wash by hand in cold water with a gentle detergent (I use Arm & Hammer). Use Oxyclean with the detergent when you wash. The Oxyclean will really bring out the colors. Dissolve the Oxyclean in warm water first, as it tends to clump... More > up in cold water. Rinse thoroughly in cold water. Place cross-stitch between two large towels and pat dry.

When ironing the cross-stich, place the finished piece artwork side down, on top of three or four layers of fresh, clean towels. You can iron the back without any ironing protection. Never, ever iron the front of the artwork. The only thing that's safe to iron on the front is blank fabric.

The purpose of the towels underneath the cross-stitch is to provide a cushion. The cushion keeps the individual cross-stitches from becoming flattened by the iron. The finished piece will be "puffed out" a bit, and this will enhance the presentation.


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Mar. 19, 2006 By cdmeyer
"Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel" This book is excellent. Total quality in all ways.

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Product Details

ISBN 978-1-4116-6876-8
Copyright Standard Copyright License
Edition Second Edition
Publisher Joanna Roberts
Published May 9, 2007
Language English
Pages 280
 
Binding Coil
Interior Ink Full color
Dimensions (inches) 8.5 wide × 11.0 tall

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