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Cross Stitched Cards for the Holidays shows how to deliver stylish
seasonal cheer this holiday season. The editors of CrossStitcher
magazine have assembled more than 40 charming Christmas cards to
stitch and send. Designs range from classic and traditional to
lighthearted and modern. Readers will find all the inspiration they
need to create lovingly handmade festive greetings, framed mini
art, and gifts, with clear step-by-step instructions, stitching
tips, and advice on card making techniques. Top designers like
Felicity Hall, Angela Poole, Joan Elliott, and Andree Langhorn show
how to craft perfect cards with a professional finish every time.
Clothing repair through visible mending is a movement that now has
hundreds and thousands of followers, and Erin Eggenburg is one of
the leading proponents. Through her beautiful stitch designs, Erin
shows you how to hand stitch or darn your clothes and other fabric
items to mend them, rather than discard them. The patterns are
organized by skill level, from beginner to expert, and each project
includes a photo of the completed, stitched pattern, as well as
step-by-step diagrams showing how to recreate the design.
Comprising over 50 hand-stitched mending patterns, you can give
worn clothes a new lease of life by using these beautiful designs
to repair your clothes and other fabric items.
Do you want to embroider? Are you looking for an embroidery book
that explains everything from A to Z and teaches popular embroidery
stitches? Are you an embroidery expert looking for a book on
different techniques to improve your skills? In both cases, look no
further: you have found it! The Essential Book of Embroidery
Stitches is aptly named: you will find not only the explanations of
the most common stitches in traditional embroidery, but also more
complex techniques such as stumpwork. Atelier FIL, who is famous
for beautiful embroidery, will introduce you the basic of hand
embroidery. All stitches are introduced with step-by-step photos.
You'll also learn the convenient tips of embroidery, 3D embroidery,
and more.
Stitch your very own garden with step-by-step illustrated
instructions for over 80 embroidery stitches and 400 stitch
combinations! Explore your stitching versatility with this
comprehensive guide by learning to use any thread and embroidery
stitch you desire! From textured stems and leaves to colourful
bunches of flowers - your end result will look and feel like a true
artistic and organic garden.
With clear step-by-step instructions, accompanied by diagrams
showing you what to do, it is very hard to go wrong. Examples of
each stitch will inspire yu to use the stitches creatively and
experimentally in your embroidery. Because this book is so easy to
use and understand, in learning the stitches you will gain the
confidence you need to create beautiful works of embroidery. The
Right-Handed Embroiderer's Companion is twin to The Left-Handed
Embroiderer's Companion, which has been enthusiastically received
by left-handed embroiderers around the world.
NOW FULLY REVISED AND EXPANDED Mountmellick embroidery is a highly
texured form of whitework embroidery, originating from the town of
Mountmellick in Ireland, around 1825. While it is sometimes
referred to as Montmellick, Mt Mellick, Mountmellic, or even
Montmellic, Mountmellick is the correct spelling as it is taken
from the name of the town in County Laois (pronounced leash) in
Ireland. Mountmellick embroidery uses floral motifs and heavily
knotted and padded stitches. The plants featured are traditionally
those that grew in the township of Mountmellick itself, such as
oak, blackberry, dog rose, and ivy. Mountmellick embroidery is
highly textured with many knotted and padded stitches used. Part of
the fun of working Mountmellick embroidery is playing around with
the stitches and working variations of them. On some historical
examples of Mountmellick, there were only a limited number of
stitches used. However, due to all their variations, the effect
produced was highly patterned and varied.
In this book, you will find 25 different projects that you can make
using the punch-needle technique, which has taken Instagram and
Pinterest by storm. Transform traditional punch embroidery into
modern accessories for yourself or to add colour to your home. The
book explores the materials which can be used in punch embroidery,
provides step-by-step instructions and allows you to create unique
and inspiring pieces using templates. You will be amazed to see
what you can do with a punch needle, some yarn and a piece of
fabric! Projects include cushions, children's bags, rugs and wall
hangings.
Textile artists find inspiration all around them - from fleeting
memories to treasured items, sketches, poems and photographs. But
how do you collect and record these precious thoughts and ideas?
Tilly Rose shows you how, by creating stunning fabric and paper
journals filled with inspiration to spark your creativity. A
lovingly created journal tells a story. It provides a fascinating
glimpse into your world and is a beautiful object in its own right
to be cherished by generations to come. There are eight beautiful
designs to choose from, incorporating a range of exciting
techniques that include layering and collage, hand embroidery,
transferring your own designs to cloth, stamping, applique,
embellishing, patchwork and free motion machine embroidery. All of
the techniques are explained with clear instructions and
step-by-step photographs, so even those who are just setting out on
their creative journey will find inspiration and all the know-how
they need to make their own gorgeous daydream journals.
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Each title in the Easy Cross Stitch series provides a beautiful
collection of designs to inspire and challenge beginning stitchers.
These thematic resource books offer an easy-to-follow, full-color
chart and a color key on every page. Full of vibrant floral
cross-stitch designs, this crafting companion uses a variety of
colors and endless shapes to capture the wonder of the natural
world. Organized by color and by flower type, including popular
varieties such as roses and lavender, this portable craft book is
an ideal guide for anyone who wants to create decorative table
cloths, cushions, or other household linens. Smaller designs that
serve well on a greeting card or combine to make up a lovely
sampler are also included.
Find endless inspiration in this photo guide for embroidery
stitching. Beginners and experienced embroiderers will create new
patterns by playing with stitches - manipulating height, width,
symmetry, and layers - for crazy quilting and contemporary
projects. An essential guide to surface embroidery with 120
contemporary stitches, including left-handed stitches, and
step-by-step photos.
This compact compendium of 20 cross-stitch charts uses a limited
and identical palette of threads for each project. There are 20
circular designs in the book, and each of the patterns is
accompanied by a full-color and symbol chart for 14-count Aida or
28-count evenweave linen. Each design concentrates on a flower or a
floral group that captures the very essence of the shapes and
colors of the plant. The designs include seasonal wreaths, vases
and jugs brimming with color, gardens with lovely cottages and
birds, flowers in a landscape, and single beautiful blooms. Each
project re-creates a little bit of nature.
This adorable cross-stitch kit gives kawaii fans everywhere all the
materials they need to stitch super-cute designs! Few can resist
the charm of kawaii style (the Japanese word for "cute"). This kit
includes everything you need to cross-stitch kawaii masterpieces
including: - 32-page book with cross-stitching instructions and
patterns (pretty pineapple, blushing berry, mellow melon, sour
lemon) - 3 pieces of 4" x 4" cotton Aida cloth - 3-inch embroidery
hoop - 2 tapestry needles - 4 skeins of embroidery thread
Discover the world of punch needle embroidery with this modern take
on a traditional craft. It's easy to master as you're guided by
clear step-by-step instructions, patterns and beautiful
photography. Faustine and Cathy will teach you all you need to know
about punch needling through the creation of 20 adorable,
contemporary animal motifs including a folk-inspired leopard, a
delightful rabbit, a llama and a cunning fox. Each project is
accompanied by a list of all the tools and materials, including the
wool colours and stitches, you'll need to bring your adorable new
friends to life. The reuseable, iron-on templates make taking up
this popular craft even easier! Grab some yarn and a punch needle,
and relax with this fun, simple craft as you create a whole
menagerie of punch needle friends.
Techniques and projects for using shibori dyeing in textile art.
Shibori is one of the world's richest textile traditions. Commonly
associated with Japan, it is in fact a technique long used in
Africa, India and South America. In this practical guide, textile
artist Janice Gunner shows how to combine traditional Japanese,
African and Indian shibori methods with contemporary techniques to
create stunning textiles that are bursting with rich, intricate
patterns and bold colour. Various techniques are covered - from
tied and stitched designs to ideas for wrapping, folding, clamping,
pleating and binding. Simple and safe instructions for a range of
dyeing techniques are also included. Practical information is
accompanied by clear instructions and diagrams, aimed at quilters,
embroiderers and textile artists of all abilities. Stunning quilts
and embroideries throughout demonstrate the full potential of the
technique, alongside practical advice on turning your shibori
textiles into beautiful quilts, hangings and textile art.
Dried Flower Embroidery celebrates the craft of flowers on tulle.
Discover how to create beautiful displays of your favourite
everlasting blooms, grasses and foliage. Starting with the basics,
Olga takes you step-by-step through how to master this craft - from
techniques for drying flowers to making your own frames and
embroidering onto tulle, using nature as your thread and drawing
inspiration from the natural world. Expand your creativity and go
on to create lovely designs of your own. Featuring a collection of
16 projects from wall hangings to homewares and wearables -
suitable for beginners and seasoned professionals alike - Olga
inspires you to bring a touch of nature indoors, as she offers a
fresh and modern approach to the craft of embroidery. Presented
through exquisite photography, Dried Flower Embroidery shows you
how to create botanical artworks to display in your own home.
Discover the joy of embroidering with dried flowers and make your
own natural art with this irresistible book - a must-have for
lovers of floral arrangements and interiors alike.
Stitch your very own Christmas-inspired Pusheen patterns with
Pusheen: A Christmas Cross-Stitch Kit! This mini kit includes
everything you need to create supercute holiday designs of
everyone's favorite lazy, lovable feline. - Includes Everything You
Need to Create Four Cross-Stitch Patterns: Kit includes a 3"
embroidery hoop in which to stitch and display designs, 2 tapestry
needles, 6 skeins of embroidery thread, and 4 pieces of 4" x 4"
cotton Aida cloth - Book Included: Fully illustrated mini book with
simple cross-stitching instructions and 4 easy patterns - A Perfect
Gift: Pusheen fans will enjoy stitching and displaying their
cross-stitch creations - Officially Licensed: Authentic
cross-stitching kit Copyright © 2023 Pusheen Corp
Sustainability meets DIY in this instructive guide to garment
embroidery from designer and fiber artist Alexandra
StratkotterCombining comprehensive instruction with photography and
illustrations, The Embroidered Closet guides novice and experienced
stitchers through the process of adorning and upcycling garments.
Now more than ever, we are all pitching in to help the planet: This
book offers a fun and satisfying avenue to do just that by
refreshing the wardrobe you have and making your clothes seem new
again. The Embroidered Closet presents the inexpensive craft of
embroidery and uses it to show readers just how fun embellishing
your own clothing can be. Expect to learn not just about tools,
techniques, stitches, and project designs, but also how to pick
fabrics that work best for you and your wardrobe, how to source and
thrift your clothing, and how to mend and prevent wear and tear.
Stratkotter will inspire you to expand your options and test out
your own embroidered creations. Whether you're interested in
personalizing your clothing, upgrading wardrobe staples, or seeking
to enhance your skill set, Stratkotter's stylish and classic
designs offer something for everyone.
Explore nature through a combination of textiles and embroidery in
this new, modernised edition of Gilda Baron's inspirational,
innovative, step-by-step work. Using painted and dyed backgrounds,
and hand and machine embroidery, this guide presents a wonderful
variety of three dimensional landscape and flower embroideries. A
number of techniques are employed when applying colour to the
fabric including batik, salt discharge and brushing dye into a wet
surface. Beautiful pictures are then stitched and built up over the
background in easy stages. The feeling of perspective is enhanced
by the clever use of scale and colour, and all the techniques are
explained clearly and demonstrated in a series of stunning
projects. This original book is packed with practical advice and
information. Anyone interested in pattern, texture and colour will
discover a wealth of inspiration when they work through the
projects. These highly individual designs will encourage beginners
and more experienced embroiderers to create their own embroidered
flower designs.
Precise explanations and instructions, clearly illustrated, on how to work chain, back, cross, knotted, woven stitches and many more-178 in all, including Cable Outline, Whipped Satin, Lazy Daisy, and Eyelet Buttonhole. Each stitch illustrated front and back.
The centuries-old art of Fair Isle knitting evolved on the Shetland
Islands, inspired by colors and forms found in nature, for a
distinctive look that's instantly recognizable. Now, Carina Olsson,
one of Sweden's leading experts in Fair Isle knitting, is here to
guide you through this technique's fundamental principles: how to
choose and combine colors in vivid, organic palettes, with over 20
sample patterns for sweaters, mittens, hats, and gloves, ready to
adapt to your favorite motifs—plus inspiration and instructions
for designing a Fair Isle sweater of your own.
A range of designs that are suitable for all sewing abilities. The
essence of this book is to keep it simple, fun, and easy to stitch.
With that in mind most of the designs are sewn using only whole
cross stitch, and back stitch is kept to a minimum. The patterns
vary in sizes. From small quick stitch designs for tags,
pincushions, key fobs, and cards, to larger, more involved designs
for notebook covers, pictures, fire screens, or table cloths. Many
of the designs can easily be used in multiple ways. A single small
design or band could be used to edge a place mat, table cloth,
towel, or curtain tie back, or you could combine several designs
together to make a sampler. A stunning collection of patterns for
both new and experienced stitchers alike.
Brimming with over 300 botanical motifs, this wonderful resource
will provide inspiration and instructions for embroidery artists
and flower ladies everywhere. This collection features designs
including flowers, ferns, succulents, leaves, bees and garden
scenes. The books includes basic embroidery instruction for
stitches and transferring designs onto fabric. Original designs and
clear instructions make this book a must have for any embroidery
enthusiast's library.
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