{"product_id":"first-time-embroidery-and-cross-stitch-the-absolute-beginners-guide-learn-by-doing-step-by-step-basics-projects","title":"First Time Embroidery and Cross-Stitch: The Absolute Beginner's Guide - Learn by Doing * Step-By-Step Basics + Projects","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Learn by doing: step-by-step basics + projects\"--Cover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIntroduction 6 \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e GETTING STARTED 9 \n\u003cbr\u003e Stitching Equipment and Supplies 10 \n\u003cbr\u003e Fabrics 20 \n\u003cbr\u003e Threads 24 \n\u003cbr\u003e Charts, Diagrams, and Patterns 30 \n\u003cbr\u003e Transferring Patterns and Stabilizing Fabric 32 \n\u003cbr\u003e Stitching Basics 38 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e CREATIVE EMBROIDERY 45 \n\u003cbr\u003e Stitches 46 \n\u003cbr\u003e Embroidered Jacket Collar 70 \n\u003cbr\u003e Embellished Pillow Case 72 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e CREWEL 79 \n\u003cbr\u003e Stitches 80 \n\u003cbr\u003e Paisleys and Pearls Pillow 96 \n\u003cbr\u003e Touch of Gold Fedora Hat 101 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e CROSS-STITCH 107 \n\u003cbr\u003e Cross-Stitching with waste canvas (blue line) 108 \n\u003cbr\u003e Stitches 110 \n\u003cbr\u003e Violet Blossoms Candle Band 120 \n\u003cbr\u003e Springtime Journal 122 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Glossary 124 \n\u003cbr\u003e About the Author\/Acknowledgments 125 \n\u003cbr\u003e Index 126 \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLinda Wyszynski \u003c\/b\u003eof Hearthside Creations, LLC, is an award-winning needlearts designer with more than 20 years of experience. She specializes in embroidery, silk ribbon embroidery, fabric beading, needlepoint, and cross-stitch, and enjoys using embellishments as well as stamps and stencils to highlight needlework. Linda also teaches internationally, including the needlework correspondence classes for the Embroiderers' Guild of America's Education Department. She has authored and co-authored several books and contributed articles to \n\u003ci\u003eCraft\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eNeedlework\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eHome Decor\u003c\/i\u003e, and many other magazines. She lives in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLearning how to embroider and cross stitch has never been simpler! Like having a personal instructor at your side, this beginner's guide teaches everything you need to know about a variety of hand stitching techniques.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This beginner's guide, by embroidery professional Linda Wyszynski, uses \n\u003cb\u003eeasy-to-follow, photo-illustrated instruction\u003c\/b\u003e to teach you the \n\u003cb\u003ebasics of classic embroidery, crewel, and cross-stitch techniques\u003c\/b\u003e. In no time, you can use these methods to create beautiful, personalized designs. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e After a review of equipment and supplies, fabrics, threads, patterns, and stitching basics, jump right in with these \n\u003cb\u003estep-by-step projects: \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCreative embroidery\u003c\/b\u003e - Embroidered Jacket Collar and Embellished Pillow Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCrewel\u003c\/b\u003e - Paisleys and Pearls Pillow and Touch of Gold Fedora Hat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCross-Stitch\u003c\/b\u003e - Violet Blossoms Candle Band and Springtime Journal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e There's a first time for everything. \n\u003cb\u003eEnjoy the journey and achieve success\u003c\/b\u003e with \n\u003ci\u003eFirst Time Embroidery and Cross-Stitch\u003c\/i\u003e. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Each book in the \n\u003cb\u003eFirst Time series\u003c\/b\u003e distills how-to guidance and advice from an expert on a specific topic into targeted step-by-step instruction geared toward the absolute beginner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Wyszynski, Linda\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Quarry Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2019-09-03\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies \/ Needlework \/ Embroidery|Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies \/ Needlework \/ Cross-Stitch|Self-Help \/ Self-Management \/ Stress Management\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Cross-stitch|Embroidery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.2 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781631597978\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781631597978\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quarry Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52594351669529,"sku":"SP-9781631597978","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781631597978_spiral.png?v=1781685077","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/first-time-embroidery-and-cross-stitch-the-absolute-beginners-guide-learn-by-doing-step-by-step-basics-projects","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}