Simply Samplers
1st Edition
Published on 15. August 2014
114 pages
978-0-8117-6068-3 (ISBN)
Description
A sampler is a project made from a "sampling" of different stitches or different motifs. Once the learning tool that helped generations of girls master basic needlework skills, this traditional project is still a great way to learn and practice embroidery skillsâ€"as well as a creative way to add color to a room or a fabric item.
- Covers samplers in several different styles: cross-stitch, counted thread, surface, and freestyle embroidery
- Creative uses for sampler art beyond the basic wall hanging: gift bags, ornaments, scarves, tote bags, and more
- Includes a how-to section with step-by-step instructions for basic embroidery stitches and sewing skills
- 16 projects for decorative sampler designs plus creative variations
More details
Other editions
Additional editions
Book
09/2014
Stackpole Books
€17.50
Shipment within 10-20 days
Person
Cheryl Fall has been designing needlecraft patterns professionally since 1986 and is the author of fourteen books, including Embroidery Basics, Simply Samplers, and three titles in the popular Dummies series. She has written more than 2,000 articles on how-to crafts and maintains her own Needleknowledge.com website. Fall was also the host of the nationally distributed PBS Plus series The Creative Life. She lives near Portland, Oregon.
Content
- Intro
- Front Matter
- Contents
- Preface
- Supplies and Tools
- Basic Techniques
- Sampler Projects
- 1. Spanish Lace Sampler with Matching Scissor Fob
- 2. Mini Alphabet Sampler
- 3. Antique French Sampler
- 4. Nine Squares Sampler Pillow with Ornaments and Coaster Set
- 5. One-Off Sampler
- 6. Counted-Thread Square Sampler
- 7. Trick or Treat Sampler
- 8. Counted-Thread Band Sampler
- 9. Christmas Balls Sampler and Pillow Set
- 10. Hanukkah Sampler
- 11. Pineapple Sampler
- 12. Schoolhouse Sampler
- 13. Seasonal Samplers
- 14. Shamrock Sampler
- 15. Smile and Be Happy Sampler
- 16. Pumpkins on the Square
- Stitches Used in the Projects
- Finishing Touches
- Recommended Resources
- Glossary
- Color Conversion and Metric Equivalent Charts
- Acknowledgments
- Visual Index
- Copyright
- Back Cover
- Discover More
