First Time Embroidery and Cross-Stitch - The Absolute Beginner’s Guide - Learn By Doing * Step-by-Step Basics + Projects

List of contents

Introduction 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
 

Product details

• Authors: Linda Wyszynski
• Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.09.2019
• EAN: 9781631597978
• ISBN: 978-1-63159-797-8
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 218 mm x 281 mm x 9 mm
• Weight: 550 g
• Illustrations: 200 color photos
• Series: First Time
• Subject: Guides > Hobby, home > Creative design