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As makers, we tend to learn different stitches over time without thinking much about how they relate to one another. But when Natalie Chanin and her Alabama Chanin and The School of Making teams began to look at needlework closely, they realized all stitches are based on geometric grid systems-and by using grids as guides, they could make learning stitches, even seemingly elaborate ones, as easy as child's play.
In The Geometry of Hand-Sewing Chanin...
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"Embroidery expert Dhara Shah provides you with simple-to-follow tutorials and step-by-step photographs to help you get the hang of each one, no matter your skill level. Then, you can put your proficiency to the test with her 20 exciting patterns that are as achievable as they are striking"--Provided by publisher.
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This start-to-finish guide enables even beginners to create beautiful beadwork based on designs that originated with the Chippewa, Iroquois, Pawnee, Seminole, Winnebago, and other tribes. Step-by-step instructions include diagrams for 71 patterns. Patterns include stars, geometrics, sunbursts, flowers, and other motifs for two types of traditional applications: bead weaving and applique weaving.
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Reader's Digest Complete Book of Embroidery is an essential reference and inspirational guide for all embroiderers. It combines clear instructions with appealing new techniques and original projects. Here are more than 100 embroidery stitches to learn, all with step-by-step illustrations and color photographs for every stitch. The projects use stitches that are explained and demonstrated in the Basic Stitches, Stitch Library, and Special Skills...
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Embroidery renegade Jenny Hart offers her many fans projects that go far beyond stitching on plain cloth, such as photo fabric transfers, paper embroidery, embellishing patterned fabric, using glow-in-the-dark or metallic thread, and much more, plus lotsof inspirational photos, never before published stitches, and more than 30 reusable iron-on transfers.
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A fabulous collection of funny, sassy, uplifting embroidery patterns for the modern-day stitcher. Be inspired to kickstart your crafting journey with 50 gorgeous designs, as well as hints and tips from the experts at Cotton Clara. Each pattern features an empowering, inspirational message that will speak to a new wave of embroiderers looking to add a fun, feminist slant to their artwork.
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Stitch on the bright side with these sixteen adorable embroidery projects for absolute beginners and beyond! Written by popular embroidery designer and author Celeste Johnston - these uplifting projects focus on positive messages, the beauty of nature, and simple pleasures. From fresh florals and farmers' market favorites to adorable chickens and positive sayings, you'll be smiling with every stitch. Each project includes a detailed reference photograph,...
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Imagine your grandma is sitting by your side teaching you how to embroider. Susie Johns' latest book in the HOW TO series is simply that sweet. How to Embroider is an easy-to-follow, project-based book that takes you through the basic techniques of this engaging and fun craft. Charming, colorful photographs serve as inspiration, while each technique is clearly exsplained and accompanied by a stylish project to make. The pretty projects include a cushion,...
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Embroidered narratives by women living in rural areas, shanty towns, inner cities, and refugee camps dominated markets during the last quarter of the 20th century and the first decade of the 21st. Sewing Their Stories, Telling Their Lives traces the beginning of this artistic movement from three independent Chilean sources to other countries on five continents. Moreover, this richly illustrated book’s own story defines an art form without academic...