The Mini Hoop Embroidery For Beginners

Create 20 tiny masterpieces in a wide range of embroidery styles by renowned founder of Dandelyne(TM), Sonia Lyne Frame it, wear it, look awesome. Stitch and paint dozens of different embroidery designs in these cute mini embroidery hoops by Sonia Lyne, founder of Dandelyne(TM)! Following the simple instructions inside, create 20 tiny masterpieces in a wide range of styles - from classic embroidered flowers and applique animals, to abstract stitch'n'paint shapes and tasselled creatures. Then, proudly frame your stitch art and turn it into wearable jewellery, necklaces, brooches and more. Beginner embroiderers and experienced stitchers short on time will love the small size of these hoops, as almost all the designs can be made in a weekend. Throughout, Sonia also gives you tips on colour variations as well as alternative hoop shapes you could use from her mini hoop kit, inspiring you to make these little designs truly your own! Whatever your style, there's something for everyone inside, making these teeny trinkets perfect little treats for loved ones (as well as yours truly)!

12 large and 12 small beautiful, meditative mandalas to embroider--and only 10 stitches to learn Slip into serenity through your stitches with this collection of 24 exquisite, meditative mandalas by Polka & Bloom's Carina Envoldsen-Harris. With Carina's gentle guidance, learn to embroider 12 large and 12 small mandalas, using just 10 stitches. By following the delicate, repeating patterns in these stunning motifs, you can soothe your mind, slow down and treat yourself to much-needed me-time and tranquillity. Each beautiful mandala is accompanied by simple stitch diagrams and keys, and a corresponding transfer sheet at the back for easy stitching. Smaller mandalas fit in the gorgeous mini Dandelyne(TM) hoops, and can be transformed into gorgeous necklaces, badges and brooches. The book includes an inspiring gallery of items you can embellish with your mandalas

Get your creative juices flowing with the 10 easiest and most popular hand embroidery stitches! Learn how easy it is to stitch on unconventional materials like canvas tennis shoes, a denim skirt, or leather bracelets. Each stitch has clear instructions so you can embroider 30 unique projects to wear, use, and display. Change up the patterns to fit your unique style, with super-fast designs for the impatient sewist and dazzling motifs for slow stitchers.

Every quilter with an embroidery machine needs this book! 6 classic projects.

An introduction to the sixteenth century embroidery technique in which beautiful patterns are created by stitching geometric designs onto evenweave fabric. Inspired by the past, Lesley Wilkins illustrates her techniques with a whole host of wonderful designs flowers, plants, birds, animals and figures. She covers everything from the materials to use and working with a chart, to getting started and how to stitch. Patterns are created by small stitched units which are combined in many different ways some heavily textured, some delicate and light. Borders can be built up by repeating and joining motifs. Clear step-by-step photographs accompany the author’s comprehensive instructions, and the motifs, borders, fill-in patterns and images are all charted, with inspirational pictures of embroideries showing how to build up finished designs. “The designs in this book are amazing. Some are very simple and others have a look of intricacy in them. There are figures, flowers, borders and much much more, this gives a lot of inspiration if you want to design your own piece.” —Postcard Reviews “A comprehensive book about the blackwork technique, covering the materials to use, how to use a chart, getting started and what designs we could do.” —Mr X Stitch

Be creative, de-stress and brighten up your world with these twenty-four embroidery projects for crafters of all skill levels. With projects ranging from things you could complete in an afternoon to others that you can take your time over, enjoy every step of the making process as you focus on feeling good through being creative. The finished makes will bring colour and joy to your home, workspace and wardrobe. The projects in this book allow you to craft your creative time by selecting makes according to timescale. Choose one of the “crafternoon makes” if you want that sense of joy at finishing something, a “medium makes” project for the days where you have a little more time for crafting, or for something to really take your time over you could stitch one of the longer “pick me up” projects. Each project includes step-by-step instructions, beautiful photos and inspirational ideas for how to make each project your own. So take time to be creative with this colourful, feel-good craft book! Praise for Colourful Fun Embroidery “With clear, precise instructions, Celia's book on creative embroidery is just what is needed!” —Books Monthly (UK) “Fulfilling a tall order for embroidery that generates glee, UK crafter-author Albans tries her hardest to infuse some lightness of embroidery into daily life with bright colors, perky sayings, and displayable projects. Her two dozen projects range from brooches and necklaces to banners and patchwork, each indicating the time needed to finish. Every design supports a beginning needleworker. . . . And though some projects have a very British feel (such as buntings to top a cake), many will appeal to U.S. tastes. A stitch in time might provoke some smiles. Other appendixes include embroidery materials, embroidery stitch guide, template information, and craft suppliers (primarily in the UK).” —Booklist

Enjoy these 15 fun embroidery projects you can finish in a day or a weekend, with 50 designs to choose from. Stitch something awesome today! From the creative mind of Megan Eckman come 15 edgy and fun embroidered projects to sew. Just choose your designs, iron them on, and stitch along the lines. Mix and match 50 on-trend designs like crystals and succulents to decorate accessories and home decor—even personalizing the things you already wear and love like denim jackets and canvas shoes. Download the simple embroidery pattern outlines to print as many times as you want. Just dipping your toes into embroidery? With handy stitch guides and practical advice, even beginners will be able to start a project today and finish by the weekend! Get started with embroidery! Sew 15 fun projects that are approachable, practical, and awesome Go retro, mystical, or botanical with 50 themed embroidery ideas to download and print Mix and match motifs to choose your own adventure—even embroider your own apparel