Author: Charlene Pourias
Brand: Fox Chapel Publishing
Edition: First Edition
Number Of Pages: 120
Details: The must-have guide for the embroidery novice! 33 embroidery designs that are realistic, yet clean and achievable for embroidery artists of any skill level Ready-to-use patterns, helpful diagrams, thread reference numbers, and stunning photography Flowers, leaves, and herbs of all kinds, from wild chamomile and red clover to an ash leaf, basil, wisteria, and more Complete stitch guide, insightful equipment and materials section, and a guide to basic techniques Decorative ideas at the end of each section, such as transparent frames, an herbarium notebook, and more
Let your embroidery skills bloom!
Elegant as it is fun and exciting, Embroidering Plants and Flowers for Beginners is a comprehensive embroidery guide to learning how to embroider plants and flowers. Mastering these techniques will help you navigate more advanced embroidery! The text is geared toward beginners, but includes enjoyable projects that hand-sewing enthusiasts of any level will love!
Opening with overviews on supplies, techniques for transferring patterns, setting up the frame, and more, also included are easy-to-follow tutorials on 14 essential embroidery stitches to help you get started.
From there, you'll find over 30 embroidery designs for flowers, herbs, plants, and leaves that are realistic, easy to accomplish, and simply stunning. Inspired by the beauty and comfort of nature, the embroidery patterns featured within these pages range from wildflowers and cut flowers to garden and forest plants and favorite aromatic herbs. Each pattern comes with information on completion time, thread, and a helpful project key.
Projects include:
In the Fields: Cornflower Wild chamomile Buttercup Dandelion Poppy At the Florist: Tulip Gypsophila Anemone Peony In the Garden: Lavender Daffodil Iris Forget-me-not Lilac In the Kitchen: Chives Rosemary Mint Sage Thyme In the Forest: Heather Juniper Oak Wild strawberry And more! Decorative ideas are provided at the end of each section for inspiration on how you can incorporate embroidery in your own home or for gifting.
With ready-to-use embroidery patterns (also available for download if you prefer), helpful diagrams, recommended thread colors, stunning photography, and extra ideas for decoration and displaying your finished product, Embroidering Plants and Flowers for Beginners is the perfect source of inspiration for crafters, both beginner and advanced alike!
"Embroidering Plants & Flowers for Beginners is not only a beautiful book, but also a great resource for anyone wanting to take up embroidery. Readers can learn stitching techniques and create lovely patterns and projects inspired by the beauty of nature."
—Sadie Metter, Content Creator Sew Daily, Sew News & Creative Machine Embroidery Magazine
"In her stunning new book, Charlène Pourias shares her botanical stitchery projects with elegance and simplicity. Embroidering Plants and Flowers for Beginners is easy to follow for first-time crafters with clear and concise diagrams and a list of materials, but the sophisticated projects also appeal to experienced stitchers, as well. There is ample variety in the 33 individual plants to stitch as frame-worthy art or keepsake linens."
—Debra Valencia, author of Embroidered Lettering: Techniques and Alphabets for Creating 25 Expressive Projects
EAN: 9781639810390
Release Date: 12-09-2023
Languages: English
Binding: Paperback
Part Number: 9781639810390