Hand-Stitched Oasis

A picture is worth a thousand words but looks even more when it comes alive through creative and passionate embroidery. From the back garden to a sandy beach, Theresa Lawson shares her secrets to skillfully creating embroidered outdoor spaces. Begin with a lesson on creating a design from memory or a photo, then ease into the meditative movement of slow stitching scenes in a forest, home, lake, desert, or garden. Learn 35 techniques to add realistic elements to your embroidery projects, from shadows and highlights to creating texture and depth.

• Stitch various textures, from foliage and water to pavement and upholstery, to personalize your composition
• Embroider five projects and add personalized outdoor details to reflect your happy place.
• Learn 35 techniques to create realistic details and get step-by-step instructions for basic stitches.