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25) Satisfying stitches: learn simple embroidery techniques and embrace the joys of stitching by hand
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"Beginning a new creative pursuit can be intimidating, but Satisfying Stitches takes all the guesswork and fear out of getting started with techniques designed to boost confidence and provide relaxation. This easy-to-follow, photo-illustrated guide includes a review of the basic and inexpensive supplies needed to get started, foundational techniques, and step-by-step instructions for creating a variety of stitches. As your skills and confidence grow,...
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A companion volume to the author's Elegant Stitches, this "embroidery idea book" is a collection of stitches useful for crazy-quilt and other stitchery projects. A major section of the book is devoted to flower shapes and stitches one might use to create them. Each stitch is illustrated with a line drawing and a photo as well as a written step-by-step description.
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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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"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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You don't have to be a master embroiderer to create beautiful crazy-quilt seams! With 480 seam designs to inspire your creativity, you'll learn to stitch with uniform spacing for a professional appearance. Line everything up perfectly with five pages of full-size stitch templates and dozens of step-by-step illustrations. Then dress up embroidered seams with sparkly beads, buttons, sequins, and silk ribbon embellishments for endless creative combinations!...
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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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"...you won't believe what you can create with just 15 stitches! 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!"--Page 4 of cover.