Overview
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
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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