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Learn how to embroider stunning textures, patterns, colors, and 3D elements!
Inspiring embroidery guide for beginner to advanced crafters to learn how to capture the beauty of nature in your embroidery projects20 step-by-step hoop projects start simple, then progress in difficulty, each inspired by a beautiful natural landscapeHelpful overviews on materials, supplies, fundamental embroidery techniques, transferring patterns, and finishing your embroidery in the hoopIllustrated stitch guide with 33 stitches sewists need to know that will help you create textureSkill-building approach enables stitchers to improve and grow their repertoire, breaks down stitches, teaches how to work with fabric prints, and moreAuthor Melissa Galbraith is the owner of MCreativeJ where she offers embroidery patterns, project kits, and workshops for crafters of all skill levels
Channel your love for nature and build your stitching skills by learning how to embroider stunning textures, patterns, colors, and other eye-catching details into your hand-stitched projects — all inside this must-have book for embroidery enthusiasts of any skill level!
Featuring 20 embroidery projects of desert canyons, purple mountains, beaches, sunsets, valley views, unique flora, and more, each with step-by-step instructions, photography, illustrated stitch guides, and patterns, this embroiderer’s resource is filled with vibrant designs that start simply then slowly progress in difficulty to challenge and grow your skills as you bring beautiful outdoor scenes to life. Experiment with printed fabrics and unique stitches in this exciting approach to embroidery!
In 160 pages, this complete guide takes a skill-building approach that enables you to improve and grow your repertoire, breaking down beginner to advanced hand embroidery stitches, providing advice color blending, and highlighting the playfulness of embroidery. You’ll find easy-to-follow tutorials for more than 30 need-to-know embroidery stitches, guidance for incorporating fabric prints into your projects to enhance the design, textural and 3D embroidery instruction, how to transfer a pattern, how to prep your hoop, how to finish the backs of your hoops, and other fundamental techniques. Have fun with color, create rich textures, and feel confident as you stitch your love for nature!
Author Melissa Galbraith is the embroidery artist, pattern designer, and instructor behind MCreativeJ where she draws on her love of nature. Her work has been featured in Love Embroidery magazine, the Woodlawn Needlework Exhibition, Etsy, DMC, and more.
From the mountain ranges of Washington and the desert arches of Utah to the hidden beach coves of Mexico and the tropical waterfalls of Hawaii, the hoop designs inside How to Embroider Texture and Pattern will help you take your embroidery skills to the next level and capture the art, patterns, and textures of nature — one stitch at a time!
“The world of embroidery is rich with possibilities. Melissa Galbraith highlights how you can use two of its most creative elements, pattern and texture, in a way that’s accessible and deeply satisfying.”
—Sara Barnes, embroidery artist and founder of Bear&Bean
“An inspiring guide to textural stitches that will enhance your embroidery skills.”
—Robert Mahar, embroidery artist and educator, contestant on NBC’s Making It
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Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing; First Edition (June 6, 2023)
Language : English
Paperback : 160 pages
ISBN-10 : 1639810218
ISBN-13 : 978-1639810215
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 8.3 x 0.6 x 9.7 inches
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Customers find the book inspiring and easy to follow. They appreciate the creative, original ideas and patterns shown in color. The book is described as a lovely guide that has helped their artistic journey.
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