Simple Stitchery: A Little Embroidery Primer - Softcover

Dickson, Helen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1484098013 ISBN 13: 9781484098011

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013

Synopsis

Whether you're looking for the best way to transfer your embroidery pattern to your fabric, want some advice on tools and materials, or simply need some help and advice on how to work a particular stitch, then you're sure to find what you need inside this little book, packed with everything you wish you knew, but didn't like to ask about stitching. Inside you'll find help and advice on topics ranging from thread and fabric, hooping up, caring for your work and transferring your design. You'll also discover a stitch glossary with diagrams and clear instructions to help you master some of the most commonly found embroidery stitches. Illustrations by Flapdoodledesigns make this a visually appealing little book - a great gift, or lovely to add to your own stitching bookshelf. Please note - this is a printed version of the free e-book "Simple Stitchery" that can be downloaded from the Bustle & Sew website: www.bustleandsew.com

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About the Author

Helen Dickson founded her online pattern business, Bustle & Sew, in 2009. She creates designs for patterns that are lively, interesting and fresh, and that she hopes will inspire others to pick up fabric and thread to produce their own piece of work, with all the sense of achievement that brings. Helen was taught to sew by her Mum while she stitched one of her wonderful hand embroidered creations, now cherished family heirlooms. As they sat together over their embroidery she would patiently show her little girl the basics, and Helen was soon stitching her own first projects. The knowledge of hand embroidery that my Mum and Grandma passed on to Helen as she grew up has truly been worth its weight in gold over the years. Helen was so lucky to benefit from this wonderful stitching inheritance, to share their hints and tips and learn the secrets they acquired slowly and painstakingly during the course of their lifetimes, and now she wants to pass this knowledge onto others. Helen lives in Devon, in an old farmhouse near the sea, with her two Newfoundland dogs, Ben and Daisy. Keep up-to-date with all their adventures on the Bustle & Sew blog, as well as stitching news and special offers too when you join Helen's free newsletter.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1484098013
• ISBN 13: 9781484098011
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 38