First Time Embroidery and Cross-Stitch: The Absolute Beginner’s Guide - Learn By Doing * Step-by-Step Basics + Projects

First Time Embroidery and Cross Stitch is a concise introduction to the craft of decorative hand stitching,with easy tutorials and projects. Learning how to embroider and cross stitch has never been simpler! Like having a personal instructor at your side, this beginner’s guide teaches everything you need to know about a variety of hand stitching techniques.

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

There’s a first time for everything. Enjoy the journey and achieve success with First Time Embroidery and Cross-Stitch.

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.

• | Author: Linda Wyszynski
• | Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
• | Publication Date: Sep 03, 2019
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781631597978
• | ISBN-10: 1631597973