Description
Book SynopsisMake your very own personalized cross-stitch pieces by combining these “ready-to-go” patterns with the included tips and tricks for customization.Customize Your Cross-Stitch: Friends and Family by
Lizzy Dabczynski-Bean and the team at Stitch People is the perfect how-to guide, whether you are an experienced cross-stitcher who wants to create personalized pieces or a beginner who has never before held a needle and thread.
This helpful guide introduces you to the basics of the craft with
easy-to-follow written directions and
photographic instructions. You can learn everything from using the tools of the trade to reading a pattern, creating basic stitches, and tweaking an already-existing design. The beautiful, modern designs in this book are accompanied by simple instructions appropriate for
all skill levels.
The easy-to-follow lessons—complete with patterns, detailed instructions, and
Trade Review“Readers will adore this.”
* Publishers Weekly *
"Simply stated,
Customize Your Cross-Stitch: Friends & Family by needlecraft expert Lizzy Dabczynski-Bean is fun, informatively instructive, and a highly prized pick." * Midwest Book Review *
Table of ContentsWelcome!
About the Book
Tools & Materials
Preparing to Stitch
How to Cross-Stitch
Other Stitching Techniques
Customize Your Cross-Stitch
Patterns
Family Night In, Baby Announcement, A Happy Home, Yoga Class, Road Trip
Grandparent Appreciation Scenes, Grandparent Appreciation Individuals
Coffee Break, Wintertime Fun, Springtime Fun, Summertime Fun, Autumn Fun
Finishing a Portrait in a Hoop
Resources
About Stitch People & the Author
Stitchers
