Embroidered Alphabets

Express yourself with embroidery! Nothing is funnier than the unexpected combination of a lovingly handmade embroidery piece with an irreverent (though not necessarily less heartfelt) statement. This book shows how to use a traditional craft to add a very modern message to coasters, bags, patches, pillows, tea towels, eyeglass cases and more. Innovative designer and author Debra Valencia presents 25 fun embroidery lettering projects that let you say what you REALLY mean--in stitches. Bold, snarky, amusing, or clever--these needlework ideas are anything but old-fashioned samplers. Embroidered Lettering also includes an alphabet for you to use in stitching your own phrases, along with basic instructions for stitches and advice on materials and tools.

Presents instructions for making embroidered alphabet squares and other designs for both boys and girls, which can be used in quilts, pillows, wall art, and home accessories.

Learn how to use the traditional craft of embroidery to add a modern message to coasters, tote bags, throw pillows, tea towels, monograms, luggage tags, and more. Embroidered Lettering features 25 projects, step-by-step instructions for 24 stitches, and 7 alphabet templates.

Each letter of the alphabet is reproduced in watercolour, with clear instructions for transferring the designs on to fabric. The step-by-step demonstrations show you the basic embroidery techniques, accompanied by easy-to-follow diagrams and close-up photography of the embroideries.

Charted designs for 29 distinctive alphabets. Letters on balloons, trains, more. Ideal for counted cross-stich, needlepoint. Instructions, color keys.

A beautifully presented guide to applying exquisitely hand stitched monograms to enhance and personalise modern day items.

This book contains a fantastic selection of cross stitch alphabet patterns, from leading designers and authors. It features strong designs across a range of styles, with clear, full-color cross stitch charts and easy-to-follow sewing instructions for each project--perfect for beginners.