Celebrating The Stitch

Download or read book Celebrating the Stitch written by Barbara Lee Smith and published by Taunton. This book was released on 1991 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surveys the work of one hundred American and Canadian artists and explores the styles and the variety of textile processes that give contemporary North American embroidery its unique look

Download or read book Celebrate with a Stitch written by Mandy Shaw and published by David & Charles. This book was released on 2013-08-02 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From christenings to Christmas, make every celebration memorable with festive bunting, pennants, and decorations using vintage and modern fabrics. Celebrate with a Stitch includes over twenty stylish projects featuring Mandy Shaw’s unique motifs for births, birthdays, weddings, Christmas, and other celebrations. Mandy uses trendy, retro, and vintage fabrics and colorways, which, together with her “folksy” style, appeals to all ages of sewists. Perfect for all abilities, with clear step-by-step instructions and stitch diagrams for both right and left handers, this title also includes instructions and variation ideas for bunting and pennants—Mandy’s specialty and always a popular project for parties. “We recommend Celebrate with a Stitch for anyone who enjoys giving handmade gifts or making homemade decorations for special celebrations.” —A Spoonful of Sugar

Download or read book Alabama Stitch Book written by Natalie Chanin and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2008-03-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes 20 projects to make, designer and author demonstrates how she learned to sew and how she has learned that what she makes is important to the community where she grew up.

Download or read book Cross Stitch Celebrations: Bundle of Joy! written by Mollie Johanson and published by Walter Foster. This book was released on 2022-07-05 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to create a personalized cross stitch baby announcement with Bundle of Joy!-includes 12 patterns with mix-and-match border designs, alphabets, and color schemes to make a truly special gift for every bundle of joy.

Download or read book Cross Stitch for the Earth written by Emma Congdon and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stitch for a greener future with this stunning collection of environment and nature focused designs from leading cross stitch designer Emma Congdon. Whether it’s a plea to save the bees, clean up the oceans, appreciate nature, or unplug from technology, this celebration of the green movement in thread will remind us of the need to come together to build a brighter future, one stitch at a time. Emma's iconic designs are universally loved by her fans who have bought over 40,000 of her patterns on Etsy, and who have set up a dedicated fan group on Facebook, where they share their work in progress and proud finishes. This collection features 20 exclusive designs, each with an easy-to-read full colour and symbol chart. Alongside the designs, Emma shares her thoughts and inspirations for each one, with a detailed materials list and instructions for stitching. Beginners to cross stitch will find a helpful guide to the stitches and techniques used – and the beauty of cross stitch is that if you can sew one cross you can sew all these designs! The designs range in size from mini hoops to larger scale samplers, so there are options to suit everyone – and they all share Emma's skill with colour, typography and design which have made her one of the world's best-loved cross stitch designers. Sentiments include: We don't inherit the Earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children Pardon the weeds, we're feeding the bees Leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time Live gently on the Earth Never underestimate the difference you make The Earth has music for those who listen All good things are wild and free Take care of the Earth and she will take care of you Between two pines is a doorway to a new world The world is full of magic Cross Stitch for the Earth is printed on FSC paper, is recyclable, and every purchase includes a donation to Friends of the Earth, an environmental campaigning community dedicated to the wellbeing and protection of the natural world.

Download or read book Cross-Stitch Like a Queen written by David Hastings and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get stitching with this first-of-its-kind collection of creative and colorful patterns inspired by drag queens, pride, and the LGBTQ+ community! Cross-Stitch Like a Queen is a celebration of drag and queer culture, perfect for queens, kings, and everybody in between. Crafty queens and drag enthusiasts alike will love this book with twenty-five illustrated designs ranging from sexy pumps to iconic quotes. Plus, with an alphabet template and extra design elements, you can make your own custom cross-stitch patterns and personalized quotes. Patterns include: Nails, wig, and lipstick Crown and gown Disco ball “Not today, Satan" “Don't get bitter, just get better" Pride flag And much more! This is not your grandma’s embroidery book! Perfect for fans of RuPaul’s Drag Race, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and allies, this craft book is a celebration of the mantra “love is love.” Go forth and stitch!

Download or read book Sam Hawkins Celebrates Cross Stitch written by Sam Hawkins and published by David & Charles. This book was released on 2000-09-15 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every year brings special, not-to-be-forgotten days, from birthdays and anniversaries to weddings and the arrival of new babies. Celebrate these moments and commemorate them for eternity in personal cross-stitch projects by an internationally known designer. On each page, a beautiful surprise tempts the embroiderer-samplers and pictures, some large enough to provide a wonderful challenge and to make fabulous displays when completed. Other, smaller motifs offer year-round cross-stitch fun. For an heirloom or a family gift, this is the place to look!