
First Time Embroidery and Cross-Stitch: Volume 10
The Absolute Beginner's Guide - Learn By Doing * Step-by-Step Basics + Projects
Linda Wyszynski(Author)
Quarry Books (Publisher)
Published on 3. September 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-1-63159-797-8 (ISBN)
Description
Learning 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:
Creative embroidery - Embroidered Jacket Collar and Embellished Pillow Case
Crewel - Paisleys and Pearls Pillow and Touch of Gold Fedora Hat
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.
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:
Creative embroidery - Embroidered Jacket Collar and Embellished Pillow Case
Crewel - Paisleys and Pearls Pillow and Touch of Gold Fedora Hat
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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
200 color photos
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 219 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
537 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-63159-797-8 (9781631597978)
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Linda Wyszynski
First Time Embroidery and Cross-Stitch: Volume 10
The Absolute Beginner's Guide - Learn By Doing * Step-by-Step Basics + Projects
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Linda Wyszynski of Hearthside Creations, LLC, is an award-winning needlearts designer with more than 20 years of experience. She specializes in embroidery, silk ribbon embroidery, fabric beading, needlepoint, and cross-stitch, and enjoys using embellishments as well as stamps and stencils to highlight needlework. Linda also teaches internationally, including the needlework correspondence classes for the Embroiderers' Guild of America's Education Department. She has authored and co-authored several books and contributed articles to Craft, Needlework, Home Decor, and many other magazines. She lives in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
Content
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
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