Description
Book SynopsisLearning how to embroider and cross stitch has never been simpler! Like having a personal instructor at your side, this beginner’s guide teaches everything you need to know about a variety of hand stitching techniques. This beginner’s guide, by embroidery professional Linda Wyszynski, uses
easy-to-follow, photo-illustrated instruction to teach you the
basics of classic embroidery, crewel, and cross-stitch techniques. In no time, you can use these methods to create beautiful, personalized designs.
After a review of equipment and supplies, fabrics, threads, patterns, and stitching basics, jump right in with these
step-by-step projects:
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Creative embroidery – Embroidered Jacket Collar and Embellished Pillow Case
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Crewel – Paisleys and Pearls Pillow and Touch of Gold Fedora Hat
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Cross-Stitch – Violet Blossoms Candle Band and Springtime Journal
There’s a first time for everything.
Enjoy the journey and achieve success with
First Time Embroidery and Cross-Stitch.
Each book in the
First Time series distills how-to guidance and advice from an expert on a specific topic into targeted step-by-step instruction geared toward the absolute beginner.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 6
GETTING STARTED 9
Stitching Equipment and Supplies 10
Fabrics 20
Threads 24
Charts, Diagrams, and Patterns 30
Transferring Patterns and Stabilizing Fabric 32
Stitching Basics 38
CREATIVE EMBROIDERY 45
Stitches 46
Embroidered Jacket Collar 70
Embellished Pillow Case 72
CREWEL 79
Stitches 80
Paisleys and Pearls Pillow 96
Touch of Gold Fedora Hat 101
CROSS-STITCH 107
Cross-Stitching with waste canvas (blue line) 108
Stitches 110
Violet Blossoms Candle Band 120
Springtime Journal 122
Glossary 124
About the Author/Acknowledgments 125
Index 126
