Basic Stitches: (E) (Craft Queen) - Softcover

Ebben, Katie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1840914246 ISBN 13: 9781840914245

Publisher: Conran Octopus Ltd, 2006

Synopsis

"Basic Stitches" will teach you simple embroidery and inspire you with inventive ways to decorate and personalize everything from clothes to bed linen "Basic Stitches" introduces you to the creative possibilities of decorative stitching and simple embroidery. Taking items from the home and wardrobe, Katie Ebben demystifies the art of embroidery and teaches you easy ways to embellish soft furnishings and clothes to give them a personal touch. Whether making and embroidering lavender sachets for a present, edging a throw with blanket stitch in a contrasting colour, making this season's must-have hipster belt or decorating a simple clutch bag with satin stitch, there are plenty of stylish stitching ideas that are quick and easy to complete.

About this title

About the Author

Katie Ebben trained as a printed textile designer before completing a postgraduate course in Art and Design History. She was Deputy Editor of Elle Decoration and before that Editor of Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms magazine. Katie now works as a freelance interiors stylist and writer and is co-Editor of Coast magazine. She is author of Wall Effects and Stitch It, also published by Conran Octopus.

Edition details

• Publisher: Conran Octopus Ltd
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1840914246
• ISBN 13: 9781840914245
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 96