Learn how to embroider and personalize almost anything with these 15 projects ranging from phone cases to backpack tags.
Transform your plain stuff into awesome stuff with just some fabric and thread! Glam up boring bookmarks, tote bags, and even your jeans! Bored during a road trip or on a rainy day? Grab your favorite color thread and get stitching! Learn and choose from different stitches to make each project exactly the way you want. Make presents that your pals and family will love. Put your own stamp on pillows and picture frames. Stitch up some cuteness!
Autorentext
Kristin Nicholas is a knitting/needlework industry veteran of more than thirty years. She is a featured expert on PBS's Knit and Crochet Now and has appeared on Martha Stewart Living TV. Kristin lives with her family in Massachusetts. kristinnicholas.com.
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Acknowledgments
Contents [Chapter Title]
Introduction
Embroidery Tools
Fabric . Thread and Yarn . Needles
Gridded Stitches
Needlepoint . Cross-Stitch . Whipstitch
Projects:
Striped Coasters
Stitch-It Photo Frame
Cross-Stitch Dish Towels
Basic Freeform Embroidery
Running Stitch . Seed Stitch . Backstitch . Stem Stitch . Satin Stitch . Straight Stitch
Projects:
Needlebook
Sew Pincushion
Backpack Tags
Love Heart Pillow
Owl Stuffie
Looped Stitches
Blanket Stitch . Chain Stitch . Lazy Daisy . Feather Stitch
Projects:
Bookmarks
Dots Hoop Art
Embroidered Blue Jeans
Phone or MP3 Carrying Case
Embellished Fabric Picture
Fancy Stitches
French Knots . Bullion Knot . Spider Web Stitch . Woven Bar
Projects:
Tess's Notecard
Embellished Carry Tote
Patch Collection
How to Make It Yours
Stitch Guide . Motifs . Personalizing Clothing
Templates
Sources for Supplies
Glossary