Get Started with Embroidery
Feb 2nd 2022
Embroidery is a beautiful form of expression that is quickly rising in popularity. With so many materials and patterns to choose from, embroidery is the perfect craft for those who want to create one-of-a-kind, sentimental projects.
Embroidery is the art of using a needle to apply thread or yarn to decorate fabric or other materials. It may also incorporate beads, pearls, sequins, and other materials. This craft can be difficult to start without the proper guidance. We have many books to guide beginners and experienced makers alike to jump into embroidery.
Hand Embroidery Dictionary
By Christen Brown
Everything embroidery bundled into one helpful how-to guide! Expert embroiderer Christen Brown breaks down 500+ stitches from the basics for beginners to more complex designs for advanced stitchers. Stitches range from Lazy Daisy, French Knot, Herringbone, Capped, Chevron, and so much more. Create intricate art like Christen with projects such as psychedelic balloons, mushroom gardens, and flowered embroidered spirals. Bursting with color and beads, designs are perfect for contemporary embroidery art or crazy quilting. Start simple and learn how to choose tools and threads, achieve the perfect stitch, and then start designing your unique embroidery project.
Jump Into Punch Needle
By Carrie J. Buck
Beginners rejoice—getting started with punch needle embroidery has never been easier! This project-based introductory guide will give you everything you need to know to explore and enjoy a fun, hands-on fiber art. Stitch six cute flora-and-fauna-themed projects like sewing accessories, purses, wallhangings, pillows, and more. Some projects include optional alternative finishing designs for those looking for extra inspiration. While this book is ideal for beginners, the adorable designs are still perfect and enjoyable for all punch-needle embroiderers!
Doodle Stitching One-Hour Embroidery
By Aimee Ray
Sit and stitch a full project in just one hour with best-selling author Aimee Ray of Doodle Stitching fame. Mix and match motifs from 18 different projects with original embroidery designs and detailed stitch instructions. Plus, learn how to apply embroidery motifs onto premade items for your own unique and customized look. One-hour embroidery is perfect for beginners as Aimee introduces basic techniques and stitches that are simple enough for almost any age and skill level. Designs are so adorable and personalizable that all embroiderers can find something new and exciting to create!
Creative Stitches for Contemporary Embroidery
By Sharon Boggon
Discover the 120 hand-embroidery stitches that every embroiderer should have in their stitching arsenal, with clear, step-by-step photos you can come back to time and again! Contemporary needlework teacher Sharon Boggon’s forward-thinking ideas will help you view hand embroidery through a vibrant new lens. Beginners and seasoned embroiderers will gain the confidence to create new patterns by playing with the stitches—manipulating the height and width, making asymmetrical loops, stacking up designs, or filling multiple rows with the same stitch. With so many creative variations and the author’s gorgeous samplers, you’ll be inspired to incorporate new techniques in your own crazy quilts and modern projects.
