Hand Embroidery Dictionary: 500+ Stitches; Tips, Techniques & Design Ideas

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The complete go-to guide for all things embroidery!
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 inspiration 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. \nFrom basic stitches to complex combinations each of the 500+ designs comes with step-by-step instructions
Mix it up and learn how to change the position of the stitch and use the distance between points
Best-selling author Christen Brown provides expert guidance for all, including tips and instructions for left-handed embroiderers\nAbout the Author
Brown, Christen Bio: Christen Brown teaches embroidery, quilting, ribbonwork, mixed media, and beadwork in her best-selling books. With a degree in fashion design, she has shown her work in galleries and fashion shows all over the world. She lives in Escondido, California. christenbrown.com