Embroidery crafts Books

Book SynopsisIf you think you know what cross stitch is, look again! Jamie Chalmers, aka Mr X Stitch, shows you how to cross stitch using simple step-by-step instructions and also takes you to the frontiers of cross stitch design. The book is aimed at stitchers of all abilities, from absolute beginners looking to learn a new craft to embroiderers and cross stitchers who want to do something different in cross stitching. For many, cross stitch conjures up images of cute kittens and country cottages, but this book shows people that there’s a different side to cross stitching – that it’s an art in its own right, and will encourage them to be a little braver with their art. Jamie’s writing style is fun, entertaining and highly inspirational. The book aims to appeal to men as well as women, encouraging one and all to take up the ancient craft. It teaches the basics of cross stitching, including information on materials, tools, techniques and colour blending, but also puts Jamie’s own individual spin on it, with urban flavours and the introduction of different materials such as glow-in-the-dark threads and stitching on metal. As well as providing exciting designs to stitch, there is guidance on how to create cross stitch designs of your own, for example by using photographs and other images for reference. Jamie also showcases the work of other contemporary cross stitchers who are pushing the boundaries of their craft, and introduces more than 20 stunning cutting-edge projects to make, showing that beauty, innovation and 'craftivism' are alive and kicking in this inspirational book.Trade ReviewThink you know everything about cross stitch, or perhaps you have always wanted to have a go but think it might not be for you? Here is a book that cheerfully debunks lots of stitching myths and shows you that there is more to cross stitch than you might think. I do love a book that challenges stereotypes and shakes up the rules that inevitably accumulate around any hobby. Mr X Stitch does not look like most people’s idea of what a cross stitcher should look like which is refreshing in itself, and you can expect no charts of teddies, pets or gardens. Instead you get a humorous and common sense look at getting kitted out, learning the basics and stitching on more than just even weave fabrics. Topics often omitted or glossed over briefly get some fairly detailed coverage too, such as washing, pressing, framing, sorting out the back of the work and a whole page of useful tips. There are some charts to get you started including words, a geometric squirrel, rainbow flower, creative use of glow in the dark threads and even a Game of Thrones inspired piece. The book also looks at how other people have used cross stitch in creative ways including stitching on metal, abstracts, decorating biker gear, 3D work and even large scale work on fences. If you fancy having a go at your own charts there is a section on doing this with a computer, including an excellent beginner introduction to using software featuring a simple design. This is put through the paces in various sizes and a limited palette showing how to work with different fabric counts, getting the best look for your work and even how to do a pop art version. I wish I had seen something like that when I got my first cross stitch design program as it takes a lot of the trial and error out of getting to grips with using one. The book concludes with looking at plastic canvas, aluminium foil and other things with holes in that can be stitched, as well as a few pages of handy alphabets to aid your designing. There is even more in here than everything I have described so whatever your level if you want a good contemporary look at cross stitch this is the book for you. -- Rachel A Hyde * Myshelf.com *Issue 13 Needlework is having a real resurgence at the minute. Famed for being one of instagram's biggest supporters of hand stitching Jamie Chalmers, AKA Mr X Stitch has brough out his very own Guide to Cross Stitch, which is packed with original patterns and hints and tips to inspire and guide you every step of the way. We're especially smitten with the squirrel on the cover, which would make a perfect project for autumn evenings. * Sew now *A fun, entertaining, inspiring and instructive book by Jamie Chalmers, alias Mr. X Stitch, connoisseur of contemporary embroidery. Even if you think you know what cross-stitch is, is this book worth the effort. To the hand of simple step-by-step step instructions the writer's limits the possibilities with cross stitches and encourages them at their own borders to shift. On the order come: the basis of cross stitches, information about materials, tools, techniques, colors mix and finish. Also design it yourself and it use of the computer thereby, come amply offer. The book also contains work from a number of contemporary artists working with work cross stitch. This review has been translated from Dutch * Textiel Plus *Cross stitch has shaken off its lame image in recent years, largely thanks to pioneers like Jamie Chalmers, better known as Mr X Stitch. In this book he captures the energy of the contemporary cross stitch revival, with examples of modern designs and 20 projects, backed up with instructions on the basics of cross stitching – from materials and tools to techniques, using computer programs and colour blending. Once you’ve mastered the basics, he shows how artists have refined the basic cross stitch to make works that are both striking (cross-stitched fences by Les Deuz’Bro) and original (stitched metal works by Severiją Inčirauskaitę- Kriaunevičienę). * Embroidery *This is an awesome book, a useful reference tool, full of fascinating hints, tips and tutorials. I also found it an absorbing read and found myself sitting with a coffee, poring over the pages. The many unusual and interesting charts and suggestions for using materials such as GitD thread had me reaching for my purse and heading out to my local craft store. I would heartily recommend the purchase of this book , either as a special treat for yourself or a thoughtful gift for a friend. -- Jennie Meadows * Customer Review *I'm and experienced cross stitcher and thoroughly enjoyed this book. First time I've seen a book like this written by a man but the author shows a real enthusiasm for his subject. I liked the continuity from what essential equipment to have through to projects of varying complexity. It is written with wit and humour and holds the attention. The interviews within were very thought provoking. Somethings like the glow in the dark thread I'd not even heard of. This also made me think outside the box from just making pretty pictures to frame or hanging in the hoop to using on clothing or metallic objects. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone, especially if looking for something a bit out of the ordinary. -- Kim Bond * Customer Review *This is a fantastic book! I have been a longtime Mr X Stitch fan, and have attended a couple of his workshops, so getting my grubby mitts on a copy of this was a no brainer and I was not dissappointed. In his fun and chatty style, Jamie talks through the basics, as well as introducing more complex designs, and includes interviews/features on some really interesting, cutting edge stitch designers. The in depth analysis of how stitch/thread count affects the finished item (I adore that pineapple), and his advice about colour choices make this a must have book in my opinion. Cute, but never cutesy designs and great content. More please, Mr X Stitch! -- Natasha Field * Customer Review *I've been a cross stitcher since my teens and I didn't think any books about cross stitch would be more than basic how-to's and patterns.. I was happily surprised when I received The Mr X Stitch Guide to Cross Stitch, it's full of useful information from the basic how-to to tips and tricks, framing, pattern design and colour theory plus ideas for thinking out out of the box, taking it further and artist interviews AND patterns! This is the best guide out there about cross stitch and even as an experienced cross stitcher, this book is going to stay on my bookshelf and become a well thumbed guide. -- Becca Birtles * Customer Review *This is quite a modern style of cross stitch to what I'm used to but very inspiring to try something out of my comfort zone. I've met the author at an event before which is why I wanted this book and there are lots of his designs to try. It's a good book to get if you want to try something a bit different to traditional cross stitch designs. Now, which one to try first... -- Maria Ticehurst * Customer Review *Very good book. Excellent designs very innovative. Look especially Whitby abbey at sunset. But all designs are great. I'm a new person to cross stitch. Will definitely try out designs and show fellow cross stitchers the book. -- Linda Susan Bryan * Customer Review *This book is such a refreshing change to anything that on a book shelf in today's market. Well laid out in easy to follow sections ( for anyone new to cross stitch or a old hand at such a lovely hobby) I love the squirrel the flower and Whitby abbey with its 99 colours so refreshing to the usual flowers and teddys . If you want to refresh your interest in cross stitch this is the book for you. Will be a keeper on my book shelves. -- Jane Perry * Customer Review *I have never done cross stitch before so thought that I would like to review this book and contrary to my expectations, this book is quite exciting- an adjective I hadn’t previously associated with cross stitch. No roses and hearts here, more interesting contemporary projects offered. They include skylines, bargello with a difference, 3D objects, pop art and typography. The latter is what attracted me. It has very clear instructions for a novice like me, enabling me to create a suitably salutary notice for my home. In addition to clear stitching instructions, it has interesting sections on framing, computer design, the use of colour, embroidery on unusual mediums including plastic and metal, amongst others. A great book which has succeeded in capturing my imagination and will be used to create many an item in the future. -- Janet V (contributor) * Customer review *Table of ContentsForeword by Julie Jackson 6 Introduction 8 Tools & materials 10 Making a start 18 How to cross stitch 20 Framing your work 28 The back 32 Colour 36 A moment of context 46 Outlier: Zoe Gilbertson 54 Glow in the Dark 56 Stitching and travelling 63 Outlier: Kate Blandford 72 More Than a Hobby 74 Peace of mind 76 Embroidery as therapy 79 Craftivism 83 Embroidery as an art form 86 Outlier: Severija Inčirauskaitė-Kriauneviĉienė 90 Pattern Design 92 Computer design 94 Fabric count 99 Colour 100 Epic pineapple 102 Outlier: Lord Libidan 116 Thinking Outside the Hoop 118 If it’s got holes in it... 120 Stitching on plastic 122 Stitching on metal 127 We’re all adults 131 Outlier: Les Deuz'Bro 132 Final thoughts 134 Alphabet fonts 136 Acknowledgements 140 Index 141 Projects Back in Black 32 Fleur de Couleur 40 From Ampersand to Bargello 42 Something Meaningful 47 Sqrl! 50 Empire State 58 Winter is Coming 64 Home Sweet Home Network 68 VodkAtomic 70 I Got Yer Mindfulness Right Here 76 I am an Addict 80 #StitchforSyria 83 Mona 87 Introducing the Pineapple! 95 Portrait of a Pineapple 104 Pop Art Pineapple 108 Whitby Abbey at Sunset 112 Bling 120 Silver Devil 124 C-Tron 125 Yellow Blade 126 Look! 127 What The?! 128

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Book SynopsisEach 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-colour chart and a colour key on every page. This jam-packed cross-stitch book offers a delectable collection of designs to celebrate food. Starting with fruity indulgences, it goes on to sumptuous French Patisseries, in every shape and size. Several fun food motifs are also included to ornament table linens, tea towels, or other kitchen decor. AUTHOR: Maria Diaz is a freelance needlecraft designer who has been published regularly in magazines and books worldwide.

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Book SynopsisSilk ribbon embroidery enthusiasts all over the world have been discovering the work of renowned Ukrainian embroiderer, Tatiana Popova. Here she teaches all the essential techniques and stitches you need, including traditional ribbonwork and thread embroidery, as well as new ways of working that she has developed herself to make silk ribbon embroidery easier. The second part of the book is devoted to 20 stunning projects inspired by the seasons, each accompanied by numerous step-by-step photos, diagrams and instructions. These include vibrant floral arrangements as well as romantic and whimsical designs such as hearts, owls and posies, and there are ideas for seasonal gifts such as an Easter wreath, a Wedding Day heart and a Christmas star. Ten of the designs feature full-size images to scan and print on your fabric before embroidering. Whether you are new to ribbon embroidery or an experienced embroiderer looking for inspiration and expert guidance, Tatiana's beautiful book is one you will turn to again and again. Trade ReviewI knew this book would be good but when it arrived my jaw literally dropped. An absolutely delightful book that would be worth having even if all you ever did was look at the beautiful photographs. But this is so much more than just being wonderful to look at, it is packed full of instructions to make the most exquisite ribbon embroidered pictures. Even before the main projects there are over 50 pages of techniques, and they’re genuinely packed full of instructions without preamble and have lots of step by step photographs. The projects themselves are amazing and filled with intricate details that seem scary at first but the instructions take you right through them and the flowers look almost real, especially the fabulous roses. This superb book is a complete joy to own. -- Paula Caddick * Customer review *I’ve always wanted to try ribbon embroidery, the examples I saw on the internet were always so professional looking. When I got this book I thought the same, I didn’t think I could come up with anything that looked as good as the pictures even though I’ve been doing all kinds of crafts most of my life. I started by reading the Get started section, where else? I had already chosen a design, I wanted to complete the summer owl. I loved it, I became fully engrossed and followed the instructions to the letter. The final result was amazing, just like the picture. I’m now looking for my next project and am about to dive into a basket of flowers, ribbon of course. This is a lovely book and is full of beautiful designs. Now that I’ve started I’m planning all my birthday and Christmas presents courtesy of Tatiana Popova. -- Jackie Denham * Customer review *This book arrived today and it is delightful. Beautiful ideas, good explanations and gorgeous pictures. -- Sandra H Cutts * Customer review *A beautiful book showing step-by-step creation of flowers in ribbon silk and embroidery stitches. Detailed descriptions and photographs. This book makes me want to find some ribbon and have a go at this art medium. Whether you like painting (the ribbon), drawing and creating designs (to be worked), embroidery, flowers or colour combinations, this book will be a feast for you. So much information written in an easy to read format makes this beautiful craft look easy. A beautifully presented book. -- Rosie Woodward * Customer review *This book takes the reader through every aspect of ribbon embroidery including thread embroidery to complement the ribbons. It explains how to use colour, how to dye the silk ribbons and how to form every stitch imaginable to produce beautiful creations. The second half of the book uses the learnt techniques to produce lovely pictures of owls, flowers, and wreaths for all seasons. Just flicking through the book is a pleasure as the photographs are beautiful. The instruction are written in a way for the very beginner to understand in a step by step way. It is everything and more than I expected in a book about ribbon embroidery. -- Elaine Hobden * Customer review *If you only have one book on ribbon embroidery, this is the one to have. -- Anne Walden-Mills * SEW Region Magazine (June 2019) *This latest title in The Textile Artist series, highlights the delightful work of Ukrainian embroiderer Tatiana Popova. Introductory chapters cover materials, stitch techniques and applications followed by twenty beautiful projects inspired by nature with detailed step-by-step instructions and stunning colour photographs. Ten of these designs feature full-size images to scan and print onto fabric before embroidering. This is a must-have book for all embroiderers – those new to the craft and the more experienced, cannot fail to be inspired and excited by this gorgeous book. * East Kent Embroiderers’ Guild *If you are an embroiderer looking for a challenge and want to create some stunningly beautiful works of art using silk ribbon, this is definitely the book for you. Many of these flowers look real, created from ribbons that have been hand coloured and stitched on in a number of innovative ways, including new stitches created by the author. This is one book that really has the “wow” factor in spades. Another lovely book for the keeper shelf, and my favourite book of 2019 so far. -- Rachel Hyde * myshelf.com *The book arrived two days ago. I love it. So many new things that I want to try. Thank you so much for sharing some of your secrets with us. -- Donna Dickison * Customer review *I have this book... I love it. -- Uschy Sandra Hagenbucher * Customer review *Dear Tatiana, Just to let you know that my book arrived today! It is absolutely lovely with so much information in it. I am looking forward to stitching some of the projects soon! Your extremely happy customer. Just love this book. So enjoy reading and rereading it. Thank you Tatiana! -- Heather Seamons * Customer review *Just delightful! Of course, I was suspecting the book to be great and interesting, but never thought it would be SUCH a book…!!! The quality of the printing, the amount of information and the style of its presentation, and even the size of the book – all of that amazes me! Thank you very much for this wonder! Keep up the good work! -- Natalia Saltykova * Customer review *Table of ContentsIntroduction 6 Getting started 8 Stitches for silk ribbon 20 Straight stitch group 21 Ribbon stitch group 25 Daisy stitch group 29 Knots 31 Ribbon gathering 33 Traditional ribbonwork 37 Thread embroidery 35 New techniques 50 Projects Owlets 68 Spring Owlet 70 Summer Owlet 74 Autumn Owlet 78 Winter Owlet 82 Seasonal flowers 88 Lily of the Valley 90 Your Day 94 From Olga’s Garden 102 Meadow Posy 114 Autumn Basket 120 Sunny Road 130 Christmas Rose 134 February Cup 138 Seasonal gifts 144 Easter Wreath 146 Mother’s Day 158 August Cup 164 Friendship Heart 172 Wedding Day 176 Housewarming Carp 182 Christmas Star 188 January Cup 192 Designs to transfer 196 Index 207 Flower index 208

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Book SynopsisIn sew + quilt, Susan Beal provides clear, step-by-step instructions for 4 fundamental hand-stitching techniques and 4 foundational quilt blocks as the foundation for learning how to use hand-stitching as an embellishment to add texture and color to quilt projects. . Each fundamental technique includes a small project as a learning tool, followed by 12 more-generous yet accessible patchwork projects that build on the basics. . A mix of traditional and modern patterns for both smaller, faster quilts and larger quilts. . Step-by-step instruction, with lots of illustrations and photos, plus tips and advice on everything a quilter needs to experience the joy of making something beautiful and personal. AUTHOR: Susan Beal is a jewelry designer and author of many craft books, including Bead Simple, Button It Up, and Hand-Stitched Home. She blogs at WestCoastCrafty.com and lives with her family in Portland, Oregon. SELLING POINTS: . This book is primarily a guide/reference manual more than just a project-based book. Must-know techniques are at the heart of the book and instruction is presented logially so that quilters build on their skills. . The book is a beginner-friendly way for quilters to embrace the current methods of embellishing quilts with hand-stitching. Projects are accessible to everyone. Hand-stitching and patchwork quilting are inexpensive. . This book will appeal to beginner quilters as well as quilters who want to break into adding hand-stitched embellishments to their quilts. 110 illustrations

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Book SynopsisA guide for crafters and fiber artists on using your sewing machine to turn bits of nature into exquisite art!

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Book SynopsisHand-stitched Landscapes and Flowers is a beautiful exploration of the potential of embroidery in depicting the natural world. Katrina Witten, who is a regular on crafts channel Hochanda, uses no more than six simple stitches for each embroidery, plus delicate embellishments and an array of techniques and fabrics to portray pastoral scenes of fields, flowers and creatures with eye-catching three-dimensional effects. There are ten detailed projects to try, depicting, among others, a hedgerow, a bluebell-emblazoned woodland, sunflowers, a poppy field and a summer scene of buddleia, butterflies and bees.Trade ReviewThis book was made for me. I love it. There are 10 detailed projects that include some beautiful flowers and wildlife. The results are stunning with all the embellishments you can use as well. The explanations are simple and easy to understand and you only use 6 simple stitches. The illustrations are plentiful and give you the inspiration you need as you have a perfect idea of what the finished result will look like. I have nearly finished my first project and intend to complete them all. A great book for anyone who loves hand stitching. -- Andrea Tinkler * Customer review *I love the simplicity and uniqueness of the simple handstitched embroidery technique shown in the book. It's easy to follow and the results are amazing. A sure shot book for collection by those keen on handstitched embroidery. -- Harneet Farmahan * Customer review *This book was bigger than i had thought and it covers everything you will need to know to recreate the beautiful projects. It starts by explaining the different fabrics, threads and yarns, useful equipment, etc. then carries on to give detailed instructions on the stitches you will need to use. Each project is fully explained and easy to follow and I cant wait to work my way through them. Five stars. -- Jayne Hinks * Customer review *I've done a little basic embroidery and cross stitch and am looking for something a little more taxing. I am so pleased to have found Katrina Witten's book. Her philosophy of only using a few of the basic embroidery stitches, with photographic directions to each, to such great effect is less daunting than other books that include more. She introduces us to incorporating texture, making 3-D art and includes all the templates needed as well as teaching us how to make our own embroidery projects. This is a beautiful book in its own right. Photography and projects are stunning. I am not disappointed. -- Louise Blackah * Customer review *The book is perfect for beginners, great clear images and step-by-step instructions makes it really easy to follow. Lots of reference at the beginning showing different methods. I cant wait to make my first hand-stitched landscape. -- Debbie Prince * Customer review *This book would suit any level of embroiderer wishing to delve into a riot of colour and add some mixed media to their projects together with taking a more simple approach with the use of only six stitches! -- Teresa Phillips * SEW Region Magazine (June 2019) *Exploring the natural world through stitch is something that many of us do, so I am sure this book will prove popular. It embraces a variety of subjects from flowers to butterflies. A good variety of techniques and stitches are used throughout the 10 embroidery projects included. This is a book full of inspiration and ideas for embroiderers new and old. Learn to use different fabrics and threads. Find equipment, materials and embellishments to enhance projects. There is a short section on design and composition. The stitch section is very good and amply illustrated. The techniques section includes working with organza and three-dimensional effects. The projects included are Hedgerow, Woodland, Cornflowers, Sunflowers, Butterfly, Poppy Field, Poppies, Flower, Buddleja and Hydrangea. Templates and outlines are included at the back of the book. However, if you study the techniques, stitch and equipment sections, you will be able to use them to create many other projects. A lovely introduction to capturing nature in stitch. -- Karen Platt * www.karenplatt.co.uk *This beautiful illustrated guide shows readers how to create landscapes and flowers using hand-stitching and layered organza. TV crafter and designer Katrina Witten uses a range of simple stitches for each project, together with delicate embellishments and a selection of techniques to portray pleasing pastoral scenes. * Craft Focus April/May 2019 *This long-awaited book from Katrina Witten, founder of Rowandean Embroidery, does not disappoint! Her message in this gloriously colourful volume is simply to ‘have a go’ and Katrina’s aim is to inspire all to have fun with fabrics and threads and create a small piece of art using a few simple stitches. After exploring materials, techniques and stitches, there is advice on how to begin a design, with templates provided where required, followed by ten easy projects to work. These delightful projects, with step- by-step instructions are small and achievable and perfect for those new to embroidery. However, the more experienced stitcher can build on the designs, interpreting and being as creative as they wish. Highly recommended. * East Kent Embroiderers’ Guild *The first half of this beautiful book is techniques. stitch guide and everything you will need to know to create these wonderfully realistic 'pictures'. The tuition within the pages is something that people pay good money for, so this book is well worth having if you are a fan of embroidery. Katrina Witten has given us a masterclass in her art, and the projects that are included are absolutely stunning. Even if you are a beginner embroiderer, you will be able to start making something that will have a professional look and a gorgeous finish. The use of organza, beads and other embellishments gives texture and form. Appliqué and other techniques are simply demonstrated and explained, and each project has a picture tutorial to guide you. There are templates included, and what I loved about this book is the array of colour that is used to give the designs a delightful and brilliant look. The flowers include beautiful Cornflowers, Cow Parsley, Poppies and so much more, it really is a walk through a summer field. This is an affordable book that could be a gift for embroidery lovers, and it is one that is well worth the shelf space in your craft room. -- Tracy Shephard * Postcard Reviews *If you are looking for an introduction to creating embroidery pictures, this is a perfect place to start. With a comprehensive introduction to materials, fabrics, stitches and techniques this beautiful book will inspire you to create the most gorgeous projects, including hedgerows, fields and stunning individual flowers. * Hot Brands Cool Places *'I love the hands on approach to embroidery in this book. There are no dreary rules here, only the freedom to express yourself in stitches (and beads). You can see why this method is known as freestyle; this author has her own approach and explains how it is done, together with advice on designing your own work. As well as the various threads and small beads she uses a lot of organza, both for backgrounds, torn up for flowers and in various other ways, all to great effect.' -- Rachel Hyde * myshelf.com *Table of ContentsIntroduction Materials and fabrics: Threads and yarns Equipment: Embellishments Inspiration: Designing an embroidery The stitches Techniques: Mounting fabric in a spring tension hoop Working with organza Applying beads Melting out appliqué motifs Achieving three-dimensional effects: Trees Rocks and pebbles Loose grasses Dry-stone walls Sheep Flower centres The projects: Hedgerow with Cow Parsley Woodland with Bluebells Cornflowers Sunflowers Butterfly pincushion Poppy Field Oriental Poppies Flower Doodles Moving on: Buddleia, Bee and Butterflies Hydrangea Templates Index

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Book SynopsisLearn how to stitch all your favourite flowers, leaves and foliage, with this is collection of tutorials for 200 embroidered flowers and foliage. Discover how to stitch beautiful blooms including roses, daisies, daffodils, pansies and buttercups as well as more exotic blooms.Modern hand embroidery expert, Kristen Gulush, shows you how to create all the floral motifs from a stitch library of less than 10 embroidery stitches.As well as the step tutorials for the flowers and leaves, there are 10 projects for home décor items and accessories that showcase the embroidery so you can show off your makes and create beautiful gifts for family and friends. Choose from a collar motif, pillow cover, table decoration, shoe embellishments and many more!Trade Review"Ever wanted to embellish something with a specific flower but could only find generic floral designs? This book includes patterns for 200 flowers, foliage, fruits, and vegetables, organized by season and setting. Step-by-step tutorials for seven basic stitches are provided with color photographs." - Booklist -- Anne Heidemann * Booklist *Table of ContentsIntroduction • Intro to Modern Hand Embroidery • How to Use this Book Getting Started • Materials & Tools: Thread - Needles - Fabric - Hoops - Scissors • Transferring Patterns: Simple Design Transfer (Tracing with Pencil/Marker) - Complex Design Transfer (Iron On Transfer) • Stitch Techniques: How to Thread a Needle - How to Split Thread - How to Start a Stitch - How to Finish a Stitch Stitch Glossary • Back Stitch • Whipped Back Stitch • Variated Back Stitch • Stem Stitch • Straight Stitch • Satin Stitch • French Knot Designs (200 total) • Floral • Foliage Projects • Clothing: Collar Motif - Shoe Embellishments - Trouser Embellishments - Knit Hat Applique • Holiday Decor: Ornament • Gifts: Pin - Tea Towel - Notebook Cover - Tote Bag - Iron On Patches Resources Index

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Book SynopsisEverything embroidery bundled into one helpful how-to guide! Start simple and learn how to choose tools and threads, achieve the perfect stitch, and then start designing your unique embroidery project. From basic stitches to complex combinations, each of the 500+ designs come with step-by-step instructions. Best-selling author Christen Brown provides expert guidance for all including tips and instructions for left-handed embroiderers.

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Book SynopsisWith this easy guide, you'll have instructions and illustrations for working 40 common embroidery stitches right at your fingertips. Practice your stitches, getting started right away with the 3 sampler patterns included. When you are finished, hang your work on the wall or use it to embellish another item in your home.Trade ReviewFrom the talented author, teacher and crafter, Cheryl Fall comes a book that has a home on every embroiderer's shelf! Embroidery Stitch Guide features a grand total of 64 stitches with detailed tutorials, plus three brilliant projects to put all your new knowledge to the test! It's the perfect embroidery reference to always have within hand's reach. -- Love Embroidery * Love Embroidery *

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Book SynopsisThis delightful embroidery planner is a helpful, convenient way to track projects both individually and in the context of larger goals. There are no dates, so you can start at any time.

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Book SynopsisIn this beautiful book, Tatiana Popova shows the reader how to create stunning crewelwork embroideries inspired by traditional fairy tales, including The Wizard of Oz, Karolcia, the Wild Swans and Cinderella. This magical collection takes as its central theme a magnificent embroidery depicting the ‘Tree of Happiness’. Each part of the embroidery is then explored in detail through stitch diagrams, explanations of the threads used, and alternative ways of working. There are seven wonderful designs in total, each dedicated to one of Tatiana’s favourite fairy tales, and all illustrated with gorgeous photographs and informative diagrams. Over 90 stitches are described in the book, all worked using stranded cotton and cotton pearl thread rather than traditional crewel wool, which gives the embroideries a fresh, modern appeal. Whether you are new to embroidery or an experienced embroiderer looking for inspiration and expert guidance, Tatiana’s beautiful book is one you will turn to again and again.Trade ReviewLast year I reviewed this author’s first book The Seasons in Silk Ribbon Embroidery on this site. This was a book with the wow factor in spades, a rare treat for the more advanced embroiderer. A year on and here is another such book, this time showing what crewel embroidery is capable of when inspired by fairy tales. The main project in this book is a larger piece entitled Tree of Happiness. Each section of this is also featured as a smaller design elsewhere in a different colorway, and each of these sections was inspired by a different fairy tale. Ms Popova is from the Ukraine, so the tales are more varied than they would be from an English speaking author. Andersen’s The Wild Swans are featured as is the Wizard of Oz and Cinderella, but there are also Polish and Russian stories plus a ribbonwork owl, the inspiration behind the author’s website name. To learn the stitches start at the beginning where you will find some very clear and foolproof staged photographs. There are also many tips here, and a gallery of photographs showing the whole tree plus all the separate elements. Each of these is also shown paler with a numbered key showing which stitch goes where with a handy page reference. This is a large format book and there are plenty of good-sized photographs with close-ups so you get a good idea of what the work is supposed to look like. Each chapter covers a different element, and as well as the expected key and list of materials there is a brief description of the story plus a personal reminiscence about how the author was inspired to choose it. This makes for interesting reading, and also caused me to ponder on what gets my own creative juices flowing. The embroidery uses Appletons wools or DMC threads which include stranded cottons (including variegated) plus pearl cotton sizes 8 and 12. The instructions are clear, but despite the author’s claim that beginners can tackle the projects I imagine most newbie embroiderers would be better starting with simpler work. Turn to the back for the outlines and advice on transferring to fabric, including tips for working on patterned material. This is definitely one for that keeper shelf, and my favorite book of 2020 so far. I can’t wait for book three! -- Rachel Hyde * myshelf.com *This is a book filled with stunning crewel work embroidery. The designs are inspired by the fairy tales we all love and each design is accompanied with the story which brings each piece to life. Tatiana Popova is a major craftswoman in her art, and what she does is beautiful. She not only demonstrates the techniques of crewel, she simplifies and breaks down each design into small achievable parts. Diagrams, stitches and an array of colourful glossy photographs showcase the thread work and many of them have a 3D effect so it is easy to see each stage. These stages are divided into ‘zones’ which make it simple to understand. A lot of useful information is included and there is a conversion guide for various threads. I highly recommend this book. -- Tracy Shephard * Amazon *A beautiful book with excellent instructions and images. The images are good enough to aid your stitching. I love that you can do elements of the design or put it all together as one large design if you are more competent. A nice range of stitches covered as well with plenty of 'how to' instruction. A new author for me but one I will be looking at again. -- Claire Madder * Amazon *Oh what a fabulous book. I’m new to crewel embroidery so have to keep referring to the stitch patterns early on in the book but it’s all there! Exactly what I needed. The instructions are so well illustrated. I like the way the whole design is divided into 12 zones. I loved the storytelling behind each design. A truly inspiring book. -- Karen Callis * Amazon *Issue March/April This is a colourful wow of a book with appeal for those who admire crewel work but would appreciate a modern approach: Tatiana Popova's colourful designs and fluid approach to materials tick those boxes. Favouring stranded cotton and cotton pearl thread over traditional crewel wool gives her designs a contemporary feel, along with multiple options for different colour palettes and a wider range of 90 stitches, all of which are explained in clear instructions (with helpful photos of stitches, rather than diagrams), detailed photography and pattern diagrams to copy. Popova has established her own aesthetic, with designs that are equally enticing to novices as well as established stitchers. * Embroidery *A beautiful book! Tatiana tells folktales which link to each element of the design. These are stand alone designs which can be either embroidered individually or combined to make the gorgeous Tree of Life design seen on the cover. Stitch instructions are provided in alphabetical order for all the stitches used and the photographs are stunning. This is a truly exquisite book, I own a LOT of embroidery books, but this is definitely one of my favourites. -- Rachel Clarke * Amazon *While I'm only an occasional embroiderer, crewel is my favourite technique by far and I have a few books on the subject. This book has some great photography, with many large, vivid, detailed images so you can really see what you're supposed to be doing. The stitch instructions are particularly strong - I really like the way that the author uses different colours to show how the stitches build up. This is a vibrant book with delicious photos and it's a worthwhile addition to any embroidery library - if I were thinking about buying a crewelwork kit, I'd definitely pull this out instead as the instructions are so good. -- Kate Rawlinson * Amazon *On the whole I am enjoying this book, the pictures and stitch descriptions are excellent, the folk tales charming and the patterns challenging. I would recommend this book for intermediate level and above. -- Alison Finch * Amazon *This is a truly beautiful book. The photography is fantastic making the embroidery look like jewels on the page. Tatiana's instructions and step by step photos are really clear and easy to follow. I can't wait to start my crewel Embroidery journey. -- Latona Sewell * Amazon *Absolutely stunning book, lots of advice, beautiful pictures showing closeup work. -- Claire Allen * Customer Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction Stitches and techniques Creative stitching Crewel designs Stitch index

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Book Synopsis500 Simply Charming Designs for Embroidery has something for everyone, with simple but lovely embroidery motifs presented in clear photographs and illustrations. Readers can add a charming textured touch to their wardrobe with this beautiful compendium of classic designs.There's plenty of inspiration here for embellishing any fabric project with enchanting stitchery. This is the perfect book for beginners - even a novice can pick it up and just start stitching! Easy-to-sew ideas for decorative embroidery are arranged by category, from home, holidays and food, to animals, monograms and borders.Essential embroidery techniques are clearly illustrated and explained, along with 15 basic stitches from the backstitch to French knots. An inspiring colour photo gallery shows some of the many ways to use these designs to add hand-stitched flair to hats, slippers, scarves, purses, coasters, baby blankets and more.Trade Review500 Simply Charming Designs for Embroidery: Easy-to-Stitch Monograms and Motifs Feature 500 Simply Charming Stitches for Embroidery has something for everyone, with simple but lovely embroidery motifs presented in clear photographs and illustrations. Readers can create charming textured embellishments with this beautiful compendium of classic designs. There's plenty of inspiration here for decorating any fabric project with enchanting stitchery. This is the perfect book for beginners-even a rookie can pick it up and just start stitching! Easy-to-stitch ideas for decorative embroidery are arranged by category, from home, holidays, and food to animals, monograms, and borders. Essential embroidery techniques are clearly illustrated and explained, along with 15 basic stitches from the backstitch to French knots. An inspiring color photo gallery shows some of the many ways to use these designs to add hand-stitched flair to hats, slippers, scarves, purses, coasters, baby blankets, and more.

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Book SynopsisApplique is the fascinating and versatile technique of applying one fabric to another. This beautiful book covers the principles within the technique, from the design stage through to padding, edgings and decorative stitches. It explains how to use a great collection of materials and threads, along with a rich array of stitches and textures to give dimension and contrast, thereby creating a unique piece of art. It is lavishly illustrated with 450 colour photographs. Written by a widely respected teacher, the book draws on her extensive examples to illustrate various applications and designs within this specialized and delightful area of embroidery. It is a book to be kept close and treasured.

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Book SynopsisGlobally recognised needlework expert Judith Baker Montano shares 180 stitches and 70 combinations in this improved and updated second edition. Featuring even more traditional embroidery stitches, silk ribbon stitches, and crazy quilting combinations, this beautiful handbook has an updated section of free-form inspiration for improvisational work. With full-colour illustrations and advice for lefties, the essential reference goes far beyond the basics!Trade ReviewIf you are a fan, or are new to Judith Baker Montano, you won't want to miss her latest book Judith Baker Montano's Essential Stitch Guide". This book is exactlywhat it says...an essential stitch guide. Montano has combined over 180 stitches and 70 stitch combinations found in her two previous books, The Best of Elegant Stitches" and Floral Stitches" into one easy to carry with you book. For those of you just starting your embroidery journey you will find a wealth of information on getting started with the basics. Subjects range from fabrics, needles, overlays, threads and embroidery techniques such as Silk-Ribbon embroidery, Punchneedle embroidery to working with beads and using other mixed media to create the mood for your piece. You will also learn about the proper way to insert your fabric in a hoop as well as how to transfer and enlarge designs. Finally there is also a section on washing your finished work and blocking and pressing. Judith urges you to think like a painter" when designing your own work. How to use color to its best advantage and the best methods to compose your piece are also covered. With 180 stitches you will have an encyclopedia of stitches to choose from. Every stitch is illustrated and the instructions are easy to understand. I enjoyed reading the Crazy-Quilt Combinations chapter. In this she combines several different stitches to create and repetitive design to work along a seam line. They could also be used to decorate any number of projects. Of course I would be remiss if I failed to mention the Free-Form Embroidery chapter. Here is where all your stitching skills are put to the test creating needle art collages. You will combine everything you have just read in the book to create a beautiful piece of work such as a landscape or a seascape or just add dimension to a project you have already started. I am pleased to add this book to my collection of Judith Baker Montano's books, I am sure you will be as well. -- Patti Ives The Applique Society Newsletter, March/April 2016 Internationally known needlework expert Judith Baker Montano is one of the icons of CQ. She shares 180 stitches and 70 combinations in her latest book, which includes the best from previous books Elegant Stitches and Floral Stitches. This new handbook also has an updated section of free-form inspiration for improvisational work. Bonus: there are full-color illustrations and advice for left-handed stitchers! Generation Q, Spring 2016 Judith Baker Montano, experienced needle worker and author, presents this concise stitch dictionary, combining her previous best sellers into one basic reference book. Chapters on materials, suppliers and techniques are followed by comprehensive instructions, with colour illustrations, for over 180 stitches that can be worked in thread, yarn or ribbon. The compact format, handily spiral-bound, ensures that this is the perfect companion for every embroiderer whatever their skill level. -- Judy Wilford East Kent Embroiderers GuildTable of ContentsContents Dedication Introduction Getting Started with the Basics Fabrics Overlays Needles Threads Techniques Embroidery Silk Ribbon Punchneedle Embroidery Cross-Stitch and Needlepoint Beads Mixed Mediums Hoops Frames Small Sewing Tools Transferring Designs Enlarging and Reducing Designs Washing Finished Work Blocking and Pressing Adding Highlights Storing Tools and Materials Metric Conversions Design Ideas Backgrounds Photo Transfers Think Like a Painter Color Montano Color Chart The Color Wheel Framing Ideas Embroidery Stitches 1. Algerian Eye Stitch * 2. Arrowhead Stitch* 3. Arrowhead StitchStacked* 4. Arrowhead leaf * 5. Backstitch* 6. BackstitchThreaded* 7. Basque Knot* 8. Braid Stitch* 9. Bullion Knot Stitch* 10. Bullion Rose* 11. Bullion Rosebud* 12. Buttonhole Stitch 13. Buttonhole StitchCircle* 14. Buttonhole StitchClosed* 15. Buttonhole StitchDetatched* 16. Buttonhole StitchKnotted* 17. Buttonhole Stitchtriangle* 18. Buttonhole StitchUp and Down* 19. Cable Stitch* 20. Cast-On Stitch Flower* 21. Chain Stitch* 22. Chain Stitch - Cable* 23. Chain StitchDetached Flower* 24. Chain StitchDetached Twisted* 25. Chain StitchMagic* 26. Chain StitchOpen* 27. Chain StitchRose also a silk ribbon stitch 28. Chain StitchRosette* 39. Chain StitchRussian* 30. Chain StitchSpiny* 31. Chain StitchTwisted* 32. Chain StitchWhipped* 33. Chain StitchedZigzag* 34. Chevron Stitch* 35. Chinese Knot* 36. Chinese knotted loop 37. Colonial Knot* 38. Coral Stitch* 39. Coral StitchZigzag* 40. Couching Stitch* 41. Cretan Stitch* 42. Cretan StitchDecorative* 43. Crochet Stitch* 44. Cross Stitch* 45. Cross StitchFlower* 46. Cross StitchSt. George* 47. Crown Stitch* 48. Double Knot Stitch* 49. Drizzle Stitch 50. End String Flowers* Do we keep this in? 51. Ermine Stitch* 52. Eyelet Stitch* Eyelet freeform - added in* 53. FeatherstitchSingle, Double* 54. FeatherstitchChained* 55. FeatherstitchClosed* 56. FeatherstitchLeaf* 57. Fern Leaf Stitch* 58. Fishbone Stitch* 59. Fishbone StitchOpen* 60. Flat Stitch* 61. Fly Stitch* 62. Fly StitchCircle* 63. Fly StitchDandelion Seed Pod* 64. Fly StitchLeaf* 65. French Knot* 66. Granitos* 67. Head of the Bull Stitch (Tete de Boeuf)* 68. Herringbone Stitch* 69. Herringbone StitchLaced* 70. Holbein Stitch* 71. Lazy Daisy Stitch* 72. Lazy Daisy StitchBullion Tip* 73. Lazy Daisy StitchDouble* 74. Leaf Stitch* 75. Long and Short Stitch* 76. Loop Stitch* 77. Magic Chain Band Stitch* 78. Maidenhair Stitch* 79. Needleweaving Bar* 80. Net Stitch* 81. Open Square Stitch* 82. Overcast Stitch* 83. Oyster Stitch* 84. Palestrina Stitch* 85. Palestrina StitchSquared* 86. Pekinese Stitch* 87. Petal Stitch* 88. Pistil Stitch* 89. Raised Straight Stitch* 90. Romanian Stitch* added [I have diagrams] 91. Rosette Stitch* 92. Running Stitch* 93. Running StitchLaced or Whipped* 94. Satin Stitch* 95. Scroll Stitch* 96. Seed Stitch* 97. Sheaf Stitch* 98. Snail Trail Stitch* 99. SpiderwebBackstitch* 100. Split Stitch* 101. Star Stitch* [was the backstitch star stitch] 102. Star Filling Stitch* 103. Stem Stitch* [fix diagram] 104. Stem StitchPortugese* 105. Stem StitchWhipped* 106. Straight Stitch* 107. String of Pearls Stitch* 108. Sword Edge Stitch* 109. Tufted Flower Stitch* 110. Tulip Stitch* 111. Turkey Work Stitch* 112. Vandyke Stitch* 113. Victorian Pom Poms* 114. Wheat Ear Stitch* 115. Wheat Ear StitchDetatched* 116. Wool Rose* 117. Wool Rosebud* 118. Woven Picot* Silk Ribbon Stitches 1. Bradford Rose 2. Couched Rose 3. Decorative Lazy Daisy Stitch 4. 6. French Knot Flower 7. French Knot Loop Stitch 8. Gathered Ribbon Flower 9. Helen's Antique Rose 10. Iris Stitch 11. Iva's Rose 12. Jan's Antique Rose 13. Japanese Ribbon Stitch 14. Joyce's Fargo Flower 15. Judith's Curled leaf 16. Judith's Knotted Flowers 17. Lazy Daisy Rose 18. Lazy Daisy Rosebud 19. Lazy Daisy with Bullion Tip 20. Lazy Daisy with French Knot 21. Leaf Ribbon Stitch 22. Loop Flower 23. Loop FlowerBud 24. Loop StitchSingle 25. Montano Knot 26. Pansy Stitch 27. Plume Stitch 28. Raised Ribbon Stitch 29. Rambler Rose 30. Ribbon Split Stitch 31. Ribbon Stitch Pansy 32. Rosette Bud 33. Ruth's Rosettes 34. Ruth's Ruched Ribbon 35. Side Ribbon Stitch 36. Spider Web Rose 37. Stab Stitch 38. Straight Stitch Bud 39. Straight Stitch Rose 40. Tube Rose 41. Twisted Loop Stitch 42. Twisted Ribbon Stitch 43. Whip StitchSingle 44. Whip StitchCurved Other Ribbon Techniques 1. Christine's Blossoms 2. Concertina Rose 3. Elly's Wire Ribbon Pansy [Have corrected diagrams] 4. Five-Petal Gathered Flower 5. Folded Ribbon Rose 6. Folded Rosebud 7. Freeform Flowers 8. Japanese Wire Ribbon Bud 9. LeavesRibbon 10. Mokuba Ribbon Flower 11. Victorian Velvet Pansies 10. Wire Ribbon Fuchsia [I have the diagrams] Advice For Left-Handers Crazy Quilt Combinations Free-Form Embroidery 1. Song for the French Actress 2. Cottage Garden 3. On The Road To Seward 4. Jellyfish View 5. Under The Sea Detail 6. Kauai, Hawaii 7. Ode to Paloma 8. Aguilar Adobe 9. Pinon Pines, Rabbit Brush and Coyote Fences 10. Australian Greenery About the Author Bibliography

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Book SynopsisDiscover the beautiful Japanese pattern darning technique kogin and how it can be used to create stunning stitched and quilted projects. Kogin is a variation of the popular Japanese embroidery technique sashiko and is rapidly becoming as popular as its 'big sister'.Table of ContentsIntroduction Tools and Materials Basic Techniques Projects Greetings Cards Coaster Collection Place Mat Cushion Cover Small Purses Mini Tote Bag Wall Hanging Table Runner Drawstring Bags Phone Case Buttons, Brooches and Bobbles Framed Pictures Pattern Library Motifs Small Continuous Patterns Motif Arrangements Diagonal Borders and Frames Horizontal Borders Nanbu Hishizashi Motifs Large Patterns Bibliography Suppliers About the Author Acknowledgements Index

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Book SynopsisExpress yourself with embroidery! Innovative designer and author Debra Valencia combines some of her favorite embroidery designs with creative lettering in this new book. Learn how to use a traditional craft to add a modern message to coasters, tote bags, throw pillows, tea towels, monograms, luggage tags, an eyeglass case and more. Inside Embroidered Lettering you'll find 25 fun and unique embroidery lettering projects that feature heartfelt sentiments and witty statements. Debra provides step-by-step instructions for 24 useful stitches, useful advice on tools and materials, and 7 alphabet templates to use in customizing your own designs.

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Book SynopsisUse floss like a boss! Best-selling author Aimee Ray of Doodle Stitching fame is back with the fresh motifs and contemporary inspiration her fans have come to love. With 20 original embroidery art projects. Mix and match motifs and personalise wall art with lettering and numbers.

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Book SynopsisEmbroidering with a sewing machine is exciting, immediate and affordable; this practical book shows you how to do it. Packed with encouraging advice, it introduces the sewing machine before explaining how to design, plan and make your own embroideries and turn them into finished items to treasure. Topics covered include: learning how to set up the machine and carry out basic cleaning and maintenance; discovering which thread types, fabrics and mixed media elements are most suitable for machine embroideries; exploring how to use the pressure foot to turn functional utility stitches into exciting surface decoration; working freely with dropped feeder teeth and an embroidery foot, and learning how to alter the tension to create different effects and finally, using soluble film to enhance your pictures, and stitch realistic thread paintings of landscape, animal and bird embroideries. With over 900 colour photographs and illustrations, it is the perfect companion for both those new to machine embroidery and those looking for new ideas and inspiration.Trade ReviewThis is an in-depth study on how to get the best decorative results from your machine - and yourself. If you want to explore this area, this book should be your road map. * Stitch Magazine *

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Book SynopsisRelive the childhood excitement of a travelling circus arriving in town with this beautifully stitched celebration of traditional performers and their awe-inspiring acts. Packed full of nostalgic motifs and projects influenced by circuses of the past, you won't be able to resist getting into the carnival mood and picking your favorite member of the troupe to stitch. The extensive collection of bright, playful motifs makes a handy resource for any embroidery enthusiast to dip into. With spreads made up of template outlines on one side and the finished stitched items opposite, it couldn't be easier!. They cover every imaginable spectacle that might be seen at a circus of yesteryear. From daring acrobats, tumblers and tightrope walkers to incredible performing animals - you'll be transported straight back to this exciting world from another era. Also included are the tents, signs and caravans that make up the circus infrastructure along with decorative borders, banners and lettering. Projects include: strongmen, acrobats, tumblers, clowns, elephants, train, dancers, musicians, ringmasters, banners, flags, tents, ticket office, signs, big cats and many more...

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Book SynopsisJoyful Mending shows you how to repair and improve old items of clothing by turning tears and flaws into beautiful features.Simply by applying a few easy sewing, darning, felting, or crocheting techniques, as well as some sashiko and other favorite embroidery stitches, you can repair your favorite pieces in a transformative way.Along with her own philosophy of mindfullness and Wabi-Sabi mending, author Noriko Misumi teaches you how to: Repair any kind of fabric that is torn, ripped or stained—whether knitted or woven Work with damaged flat or curved surfaces to make them aesthetically pleasing again Create repairs that blend in, as well as bold or whimsical visible repairs Darn your handmade or expensive gloves, sweaters and socks to make them look great again The joy to be found in working with your hands and the personal artistry you discover within yourself lie at the heart of this book. While nothing lasts forever, there's pleasure, as well as purpose, in appreciating age and imperfection. Joyful Mending allows you to surround yourself with the things that truly give you joy, whether they were given to you by a loved one, picked up in your travels or simply have a special place in your heart.Trade Review"…a resource as practical as it is whimsical… Misumi visually guides readers through visible and invisible mending techniques that bring new life to well-loved materials…Anyone wishing to preserve and repair their favorite clothes will find plenty of ideas and useful techniques here"-- Library Journal "Starred Review""…It's perfect for those of us seeking practical and creative ways to reduce our environmental footprint…If you have an interest in this sort of thing, get a copy of the book to see the numerous examples of clothing restoration. It is inspiring. Your repairs can be as subtle or creative as you like, and it's so satisfying to keep that beloved jean jacket going."-- Empress of Dirt blog"…Filled with practical mending techniques, both visible and invisible, Noriko approaches every mending project as an opportunity for creative expression…this book has the classic minimalist 'zakka' aesthetic that we've all come to love about Japanese craft books. Overall, Joyful Mending is a lovely read. It's full of practical instructions and lots of creative ideas to approach your next mending project with a touch of whimsy." -- My Poppet Makes blog

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Book SynopsisEasy Bargello is a collection of 25 homeware and gift projects to make which revive the traditional needle point technique of Bargello. Bargello is an easy craft to master as it comprises just one simple straight stitch. Striking patterns form by repeating the stitch in different colours and arrangements. It is not only methodical and mindful but creative too as, once the basics are understood, the reader will be able to design their own patterns. The book features a short history of this traditional technique, followed by an exploration of the different fabrics and materials used and explains everything a beginner needs to get started on their first project. Projects range from beginner and intermediate through to advanced levels. Each pattern features step-by-step instructions and modern life-style photography beautifully illustrates the construction of each piece. This is an ideal collection to utilise a crafter’s thread stash and experiment with different colour combinations. Projects include: hoop, purse, wall hanging, greeting’s card, pillow, plastic canvas plant pot cover. 25 stash-busting Bargello homeware and gift projects Revival of a treasured, traditional needlepoint technique Suitable for all levels from beginner through to advanced Author is a recognised global expert on embroidery Trade ReviewBargello is a traditional Italian style of embroidery worked in wool over straight stitches. Rosemary Drysdale’s new book introduces the craft with an overview of the types of canvas, needles and wool thread you’ll need. She then explains the essential techniques, with easy-to-follow guides to the stitches that create the striking zigzag effect. * Knitting magazine *This new collection of 25 projects uses the traditional needle point technique of Bargello. Master a simple straight stitch to create stunning designs using different colour combinations and patterns. The book features a history of Bargello and tips on the best fabrics and materials to use, so beginners can try this. Projects include a hoop, purse, wall hanging, greeting’s card, pillow and plastic canvas plant pot cover. * Cross Stitcher magazine *Table of ContentsAbout Bargello History Tools + Materials Interlocking Canvas Plastic Canvas Tapestry Wool Other Threads Needles Scissors Tape Frames Colour + Patterns Traditional Stitches Modern Inspiration Choosing Colours Getting Started Threading the Needle Counting Squares Following Charts Foundation Row Second Row Following Rows Finishing the Perimeter Projects Hoop Purse Eyeglass case Small pin cushion Large pin cushion Coin purse Card wallet Kitchen hand towel Bathroom hand towel Graphic pillow/cushion Kilim pillow Needle case Scissor case Wall hanging 2 x Door hangers Greeting’s card 2 x Sachets Framed piece of Bargello Phone case Four way Bargello in hoop

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Book SynopsisSustainability meets DIY in this instructive guide to garment embroidery from designer and fiber artist Alexandra Stratkotter. Combining 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 opti

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Book SynopsisRibbon embroidery is a simple, beautiful and versatile technique that dates back to the seventeenth century. This book brings it up to date with fresh instruction on floral classics, as well as stunning contemporary designs. With over 400 colour step-by-step photographs to guide the reader through each stitch, Ribbonwork Embroidery demonstrates the speed and simplicity of ribbonwork, and explains how it can be combined with other techniques to add detail and depth to a piece of embroidery.

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Book SynopsisWritten by expert shibori teacher Jane Callender, this beautiful, practical book is packed with both traditional and inventive stitch-resist techniques, a complete dyeing guide and an inspirational gallery of Jane’s work. This book contains all the information a beginner will need to get started - including tips on dyeing in small spaces and a guide to all the necessary health and safety considerations - but is also packed with innovative techniques and inspiring designs that will appeal to the experienced textile artist. The book is broken into three sections. The first shows you all the key stitch-resist techniques you need - from the basics right through to creating intricate designs – and all are clearly explained with photography and illustrations. Learn how to create a range of different shibori styles, oversew, make circles and other shapes, use grids, double needles, stencils and caps, bind fabrics, work with machine stitch, use fabric buffers and incorporate appliqué. The second section shows you how to use motifs to create pattern: learn how to create and position designs, including traditional arrangements such as Karamatsu and Tatewaku, create composite designs and get tips on how to plan your own patterns. Finally, the book contains a complete guide to dyeing – it contains recipes, tips and advice so that you can get the very best from every dye bath you make. Learn how to dye with both natural and synthetic indigo, in organic and synthetic vats. Also choose from a wide range of natural dyes, iron rust and dazzling Procion dyes, which can be used in combination or alone for amazing effects. Trade ReviewJane Callender is possessed of a unique talent. Since she was a student at West Surrey College of Art and Design, she has dedicated herself to the subtle arts of shibori and indigo dyeing. She is an acknowledged master of her craft. Her innovative award-winning work, admired both for its artistry and high level of technique, has been widely exhibited. A patient and accomplished teacher with all the necessary technical skills at her fingertips, she lectures and conducts workshops across the globe and through her website ‘Callishibori’ supplies shibori materials and tools to a worldwide audience. Well known as the author of the seminal 2000 Pattern Combinations, she has now written this superlative book. Clear, concise, instructive and inspiring, it is destined to be an essential manual and classic work of reference for both beginners and advanced practitioners for many years to come. -- John Gillow * Customer Review *For anyone who has ever pulled up and dyed a simple stitched resist, the beauty and complexity of Jane Callender's work is awe-inspiring. In this generous book, she shares, with great detail, her mastery of shibori techniques and dyeing. Attention to detail makes this an excellent guide for all levels. An introduction explains shibori as the interaction between compressed cloth and dye. The section entitled "Shibori Tradition", along with additional pages throughout the book, reveal the history of shibori worldwide and how politics, economics, and fashion affected design, including particular techniques developed by significant Japanese masters in modern times. The "Techniques" section proceeds from the simplest to more complex stitched patterns and shows the power of simple motifs in repeat. Even complex techniques are made clear with step-by-step photos and illustrations. Only a few indigo photos are perhaps too dark to be easily discernible. Some 100 pages are devoted to cloth preparation and process for specific techniques. Even the most experienced practitioner will learn something new about stitching on a single layer, on folded or pleated cloth, or combined methods such as capping and oversewing. Developing a motif by filling in larger shapes encourages creativity. Techniques not usually associated with stitch resist, such as clamp resist and binding or capping to a core, increase our understanding of the possibilities. Suggestions on dip dyeing for variety in some patterns and buffers for clean edges and to prevent knots from pulling through are invaluable. Degumming silk and even working on synthetic fabrics for interesting dimensional results without dyeing is explained. Japanese stitch names are used throughout. The sections on "Pattern" and "Dyes" will set the novice on the right path. Although many examples are dyed in traditional indigo, which is particularly well suited to resist dyeing, mordanted natural dyes, tannins and fiber reactive dyes enliven the book. There are excellent didactic chapters at the end of the book on these dyes. Indigo in particular is well explained. Callender acknowledges the dye experts she has learned from: Michelle Kwon of maiwa, french dye chemist Michel Garcia, and her compatriot author Jenny Balford Paul. The chapters devoted to discharge and dyeing whet the appetite for further exploration. The reader is encouraged to innovate and adapt traditional patterns according to her own artistic creativity. The author provides excellent sections on working with a grid and planning ahead for complex interactions between small pattern motifs. Other valuable tips are highlighted throughout. Callender's book should be read through with care and referred back to often when planning a new project. In this age of searchable documents on line, references to useful pages on particular techniques are appreciated. Finally, the gallery of Callender's own inspiring artwork shows what true mastery of craft can produce. This is an excellent companion to Yoshiko Iwamoto Wada's two earlier seminal books on shibori. Callender's book is a must have for all textile schools, shibori dyers and surface design artists. -- Barbara Shapiro * Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot *Autumn 2017 The author is very well known as both a tutor and textile artist, and this book certianly met my high expectations. Starting with an explanation of the process and an overview of worldwide shibori traditions, the text moves seamlessly through a full description of procedures, starting with methods of scouring fabrics for dyeing, knots and stiching variations. The very clearly illustrated and numerous step-by-step methods, generally referred to by their traditional terminology, are illustrated with photographs of the results. Design advice is provided throughout, so that you don't just master techniques, but learn to use them as effectively as possible. Chapters towards the end of the book are devoted to dyeing firstly, with indigo (including the natural organic vat), then -more unusually for shibori using natural dyes, iron and finally cold water fibre reactive dyes. Unusually this book is very suitable for both beginners and more advanced dyers. For the former, the text is logically organised and clear enough to be viewed as a complete self-teaching guide, but even for those with some experience there are likely to be some new ideas to try. If you have never tried shibori before, the stunning photographs will inevitably tempt you in. Highly recommended. * Journal for Weavers, Spinners and Dyers *A comprehensive resource for shibori. The book is divided into three sections: Techniques, Pattern and Dyeing with how-to instructions and photographs. To my knowledge this is the most comprehensive book on shibori. Develop motifs for unique textiles. Indigo recipes and ones for other dyes too, ensure a range a colours. Suitable for the beginner with challenges for every level. Illustrated throughout with some of the most remarkable examples of shibori outside Japan. Learn about shibori tradition, preparation, process, pattern, folds and more. Mogume is my favourite technique. I found Jane's work years ago, and my jaw still drops at her amazing achievements. I just want to work through this book from beginning to end and over and over again. Absolutely essential for anyone interested in dyeing, stitching and shibori. Simply wonderful, demonstrating the true art of shibori. * Yarnsandfabrics.co.uk *Jane Callender has written the most marvellous book, 'Stitched Shibori', in encyclopaedic detail. Exploring the art of Shibori, in particular reference to stitched pieces and the pattern they create, this book exhaustively covers everything. It consists of three sections – Technique, Pattern and Dyeing. In Technique, there are 35 different approaches to stitching fabric. Many different stitches and patterns are explored, whether stitching on a single or double layer, how space between stitches can change a pattern, curve, pleat or binding. There are variations within each choice, producing multitudes of photographs of all the different effects achieved by changing the smallest detail. It is quite mind-boggling! If you want to work on stitched Shibori techniques, there can’t be many places where you can find all the answers. Pattern is a short section but teaches how to create the different patterns and stencils. You can see how combining techniques creates an infinite number of patterns – if you thought the first section was overwhelming, suddenly the world of Shibori opens up more widely. The Dyes section is extensively recipe-laden with many different Shibori dyes and how to create them. * Workshop on the web *May 2017 Shibori is a technique with its roots in Africa, China, and Japan. I’ve seen some pieces that are as intricate and delicate as a snowflake and as such I’ve rather filed this technique in the box marked ‘advanced’ i.e. not for me. Jane is a highly respected Shibori artist, teacher and speaker and so used to breaking down the technicalities of this centuries-old tradition into practical steps. The book is laid out intelligently, starting with the process of sewing in a single line of straight stitch with clear illustrations and photos showing the results that can be achieved. You can progress quite quickly by introducing more lines and layers or with folds and curves. Finished patterns can quickly become quite kaleidoscopic and for anyone interested in designing their own fabrics this could possibly get quite addictive. I was particularly drawn to the chapter on Wrapped Pattern, which combines stitching on the fold with binding the cloth around a cylinder for its more unpredictable results (but that’s me all over: living on the edge!). As with any technique involving dyes, you’ve got to have a certain amount of space to experiment and be comfortable handling chemicals. There are safety guidelines and recipes for all manner of dyes, both natural and synthetic, at the back of the book and some amazing colour combinations can be achieved with practice. Marigolds at the ready! * Popular Patchwork *Issue 40 Stitched Shibori is the Japanese art of immersing textiles in a dye bath and creating pattern using a range of stitched resist techniques (think tye-dyeing but on another level!). In this practical and beautiful guide , renowned expert Jane Callender showcases techniques, patterns and dyes in three comprehensive sections. Complete with full instructions, illustrations, photographs, designs, tips and advice, her guide features ideas for using grids, folding, pleating, motifs and stencils (plus other techniques) to create beautiful designs. It includes due recipes and useful advice on which fabrics to use. We believe it is a wonderful handbook for beginners and experienced textile artists alike. * Reloved *Shibori is a resist dye technique often associated with indigo. In its most basic form, stitches and/or pleats are applied to cloth before dyeing to create undyed, neutral marks or areas of pattern. Jane Callender, as Jenny Balfour-Paul explains in her foreward, is one of the few British shibori practitioners whose work can be considered a match to the foremost Japanese artists and in this book, the author brings to bear more than three decades of expert knowledge in this ancient craft. Callender wastes no time delving into every aspect of creating patterns using stitch resist. She begins with a brief introduction to shibori, before explaining the basics of preparation, tying knots, pulling threads and simple stitch arrangements. In pages 22-122 she explains all the key stitch-resist techniques needed – how various lengths, directions and rhythms of hand and machine stitch produce different marks. When combined with folds, pleats, binding, capping, wrapping, appliqué or multiple layers, the possibilities are endless. A second chapter reveals how to create intricate patterns. Finally she provides tuition and recipes for natural and synthetic indigo dyeing, as well as natural dyes and throughout, the instructions are explained clearly with helpful diagrams and photographs. Jane Callender has condensed a lifetime of practical expertise to create what can be best described as the shibori’s artist’s ‘best friend’, packed with both traditional and inventive stitch-resist techniques, designs and inspiration, including examples of her own work. Readers of this book will not be disappointed – both beginners and experienced makers will benefit from this guide, which at this price provides incredible value for a reference book you will return to again and again. * Embroidery Magazine *This is a lovely book, with a new technique I haven't tried before. I must admit I am more of a knitter and crocheter than stithcer, but the running stitch technique is easy to master, and the effects are amazing! What interested me most about the book was the section on natural dyeing (with yarn in mind!), and I found the step by step instructions really interesting and easy to follow. I have already ordered some indigo and alum, and intend to go foraging for some other natural products to continue this experiment! I honestly don't know how much shibori stitching I can see in my future, but I can see this book being pored over with regards to the fantastic dye section -- Natasha Field * Customer Review *At its simplest, shibori is the art of folding and pleating fabric, so distorting it before immersion in the dyebath. But it is so much more than that and eminent artist Jane Callender, who has devoted her working life to the art of shibori and indigo dyeing, presents, what will surely become, without doubt, a reference work for future generations of devotees of the craft. The book is divided into three sections – technique, pattern and dyeing, each meticulously explored with both lavish photography and highly detailed diagrams and explanations. A huge range of different stitch techniques are illustrated, used to create a myriad of specific designs and effects, together with the recipes for indigo and fibre-reactive dyes. This is an invaluable and inspiring resource book for both the beginner and the more experienced – highly recommended. * East Kent Embroiderers Guild *A beautifully presented book, with lots of information on the history of Shibori.Lovely projects, though not for the complete beginner to embroidery. The techniques are very clearly explained and illustrated , with step by step instruction,Definately a book i will use and reuse multiple times -- Jane Johnson * Customer Review *At first glance I thought this was going to be a little too technical and difficult for a beginner but I was so wrong. There is a section on the fascinating history of the craft, lots of different stitches to try and also details on how to make your own dye recipes. You are guided through each step with diagrams and photos which makes it very easy to follow. Its a very comprehensive book on this subject and I would recommend it to an enthusiastic beginner right through to the more accomplished crafter. -- Karen Painter * Customer Review *March 17 Master the art of Japanese stitch-resist dyeing through both traditional and more innovative techniques of stitching and staining fabric. This book guides you through the process starting with detailed explainations of how to create patterns with stitches and offering helpful photos of each finished effect. It contains all the information you need to get started, while its inspiring content ensures that it will remain a fruitful resource as you become an experiened textile artist. * Sew *A very technical book, which is also very informative. I would recommend it to students genuinely interested in Shibori and dyeing techniques. There is lots of imagery to inspire and whet the appetite. Written in a somewhat prescriptive manner which helps students to learn the techniques precisely and leaving room for further exploration. As always, excellent photography by Paul Bricknell adds value. Jane Callender brings her many years experience with this technique to bear in a way that will enable much learning to take place, for students of little or no experience and also for those in the know! I love the recipe charts, these make it all much easier to digest. -- Valerie Hughes * Customer Review *This book is a very informative & inspiring guide to the Japanese art of Shibori. It is well illustrated both with photos & diagrams. The results are stunning but the book guides you through the processes so that you feel good results are achievable even for a beginner. Shibori does not need a lot of specialist equipment & I think anyone with an interest in textiles would find this a very useful addition to their bookshelf -- Nicola Urmenyi * Customer Review *Although on first look the book looks very complicated however after reading the book the instructions are very clear and precise with handy little tips -- Jennifer Brain * Customer Review *Very informative book with lots of photos to guide you through this embroidery craft, I'm looking forward to trying this out for the first time! -- Donna Hall * Customer Review *Very comprehensive book on many aspects of this craft. At first look the book seemed quite complicated but once I started reading about this fascinating craft I now can't wait to get started. There are chapters on the history of Shibori. Plenty on the different types of stitching and dye patterns and a lovely section about natural dyes and how to recipes for them I would definitely recommend this book to anyone interested in this craft or anyone looking for a different craft to try -- Sharon Raglan * Customer Review *Table of ContentsWhat is shibori? 6 About this book 8 Shibori tradition 10 Stitch-resist techniques 14 Fabric preparation 15 The stitch-resist process 18 Stitching on a single layer 18 Mokume shibori 20 Blocks and stripes 24 Creating simple pattern 26 Double needles 31 Stitching with binding and capping 32 Capping 34 Oversewing 35 Oversewn shapes 37 Introducing the fold 39 Curves on the fold 40 One fold seam 43 Double fold 44 Shapes on the fold 46 Motif development 48 The versatile grid 55 The stitch grid 58 Folding on the grid 62 Two for the effort of one 65 Machined resist folds 66 Machined resists: dots, stripes and shapes 72 Machined resists using concertina folds 75 Wrapped pattern 82 Itajime shibori 86 Binding and capping to a core 92 Capping with plastic 94 Cores and reserved grounds 95 Chikuwa shibori 98 Dip-dyeing 100 Applying indigo with a pipette 103 Shirokage shibori 104 Appliqué shibori 108 Hotaru shibori 113 Degumming 116 Knots 118 Buffers 120 Pulling up 122 Creating pattern 124 Pattern in form 125 Traditional karamatsu 126 Takewaku 128 Traditional linked flower 130 Hemp leaf pattern 133 Planning pattern 136 Composite design for pattern 140 Dyes 142 Dipping into magical water: indigo 143 Natural chemical vat 144 Synthetic indigo vat 145 Natural organic vats 146 Indigo dyeing procedure 148 Indigo vat considerations 149 Indigo recipe charts 150 Other useful recipes 151 Indigo dyeing tips 152 Natural dyes 153 Iron rust 158 Cold water fibre-reactive dyes 161 Shibori equipment 166 Health and safety 168 Glossary 169 Gallery 170 Index 175 Biography 176

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