Isbn: 9798257253553 - beginner's guide to hand-embroidery: 40 modern projects to stitch with confidence – floral hoops, geometric wall art, and personalized gifts, with simple techniques for beautiful results (5 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Five Stitches, Forty Projects, One Beginning: A Gentle Introduction to Modern Hand EmbroideryThink about the things in your home that were made by hand. A pillow your grandmother embroidered. A towel with someone's initials. A small hoop on a friend's wall that you've always admired.There's something about hand-stitched things. They slow us down. They remind us that beauty doesn't have to be mass-produced. They carry the person who made them in every stitch.Most beginners assume embroidery requires dozens of complicated stitches, years of practice, or natural artistic talent. They imagine patterns they can't read, fabric they'll ruin, projects that never look quite right.Here's what I've learned: five stitches can take you further than you think. With just a handful of techniques, practiced with patience and care, you can create floral hoops, geometric wall art, and personalized gifts that people will treasure.I wrote this book for the modern maker. The person who wants to create beautiful things for their home and the people they love. Who believes that handmade matters, even when, especially when, life is busy.What you'll discover inside: Part 1: The Modern Maker's Toolkit - What You Really Need to Start- The few tools that actually matter (most are affordable and easy to find)- Fabric, needles, and thread simplified- Setting up a portable practice that fits your lifeMaster 5 Essential Stitches for Modern Designs- The stitches that do the most work- Practice exercises before your first project- How these five stitches create endless variety40 Projects Across Three Beautiful StylesFLORAL HOOPS & NATURE-INSPIRED ART (Projects 1-20)Part 4: Finishing & Beyond - From Last Stitch to Proud Display- The professional finish: make your work look expert- Framing, displaying, and caring for your pieces- Photographing embroidery for sharingPart 5: Find Your Creative Community & Continue Your Journey- Connecting with other makers- Where to find patterns and inspiration- Your next steps as an embroidererWhat makes this approach differentI didn't learn embroidery from a master or through formal training. I learned the way most of us do, by wanting to make something for someone I loved, and figuring it out one stitch at a time. Some projects turned out beautifully. Others taught me patience. Over time, I learned that five stitches, practiced with care, can create almost anything.Every project in this book passed the same test: does it build real skill without requiring prior knowledge? Does it work for someone learning alone? Does it result in something you'll be proud to give or display?For the person holding this bookMaybe you've never held a needle. Maybe you're a seasoned crafter new to embroidery. Maybe you simply need to make something for someone, a gift that carries more than store-bought things can hold.This book is complete on its own. Five stitches. Forty projects. One beginning you can return to whenever you need it.The only thing missing is needle, thread, and the willingness to begin. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Five Stitches, Forty Projects, One Beginning: A Gentle Introduction to Modern Hand EmbroideryThink about the things in your home that were made by hand. A pillow your grandmother embroidered. A towel with someone's initials. A small hoop on a friend's wall that you've always admired.There's something about hand-stitched things. They slow us down. They remind us that beauty doesn't have to be mass-produced. They carry the person who made them in every stitch.Most beginners assume embroidery requires dozens of complicated stitches, years of practice, or natural artistic talent. They imagine patterns they can't read, fabric they'll ruin, projects that never look quite right.Here's what I've learned: five stitches can take you further than you think. With just a handful of techniques, practiced with patience and care, you can create floral hoops, geometric wall art, and personalized gifts that people will treasure.I wrote this book for the modern maker. The person who wants to create beautiful things for their home and the people they love. Who believes that handmade matters, even when, especially when, life is busy.What you'll discover inside: Part 1: The Modern Maker's Toolkit - What You Really Need to Start- The few tools that actually matter (most are affordable and easy to find)- Fabric, needles, and thread simplified- Setting up a portable practice that fits your lifeMaster 5 Essential Stitches for Modern Designs- The stitches that do the most work- Practice exercises before your first project- How these five stitches create endless variety40 Projects Across Three Beautiful StylesFLORAL HOOPS & NATURE-INSPIRED ART (Projects 1-20)Part 4: Finishing & Beyond - From Last Stitch to Proud Display- The professional finish: make your work look expert- Framing, displaying, and caring for your pieces- Photographing embroidery for sharingPart 5: Find Your Creative Community & Continue Your Journey- Connecting with other makers- Where to find patterns and inspiration- Your next steps as an embroidererWhat makes this approach differentI didn't learn embroidery from a master or through formal training. I learned the way most of us do, by wanting to make something for someone I loved, and figuring it out one stitch at a time. Some projects turned out beautifully. Others taught me patience. Over time, I learned that five stitches, practiced with care, can create almost anything.Every project in this book passed the same test: does it build real skill without requiring prior knowledge? Does it work for someone learning alone? Does it result in something you'll be proud to give or display?For the person holding this bookMaybe you've never held a needle. Maybe you're a seasoned crafter new to embroidery. Maybe you simply need to make something for someone, a gift that carries more than store-bought things can hold.This book is complete on its own. Five stitches. Forty projects. One beginning you can return to whenever you need it.The only thing missing is needle, thread, and the willingness to begin. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…