Challenge yourself to learn dozens of embroidery stitches and use them to create 30 simple projects that are ready to display. If youve always wanted to learn embroidery but havent known where to start, The 30-Day Embroidery Challenge is the perfect way to jump-start your creativity and get stitching. Even if youve never picked up a needle, you will quickly learn everything you need to know to master embroidery. After an overview of embroidery basics, author Jessica Anderson shows you how to create-each day for 30 days-one new stitch and one embroidery design that features that stitch. The easy-to-follow projects include a variety of popular modern motifs such as flowers, birds, houseplants, rainbows, and more, and only take an hour or two, or less, to complete. As the book progresses, you will strengthen your skills with designs that combine multiple stitches. You can do one project per day in order or follow your own schedule and pick and choose. By the time youve stitched your way through the book, you will have an amazing collection of embroidery designs to hang up and display your skill and creativity. This complete course in embroidery includes:
Everything you need to know to gather supplies, set up your hoops, and prep your threads and needles
30 essential and more-unusual embroidery stitches clearly shown in step-by-step illustrations
30 simple modern embroidery designs you can complete in a hour or two
Easy-to-transfer templates of all the designs
Tips for finishing and showing off your hoops
Ideas for embellishing tote bags, jewelry, and more with the embroidery designs
Two bonus challenge projects to stretch your newfound skills
Embroidery is one of the most popular and versatile crafts and is ideal for beginners. Its affordable, can be done almost anywhere, and doesnt require years of practice to achieve great results. If youre new to embroidery or want to learn new stitches and expand your repertoire, The 30-Day Embroidery Challenge will give you the inspiration and know-how you need to take joy in this lifelong skill and creative endeavor.
By:
Jessica Anderson
Imprint: Quarry Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 279mm,
Width: 216mm,
Weight: 680g
ISBN: 9780760384916
ISBN 10: 0760384916
Series: 30-Day Craft Challenge
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 23 January 2024
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Project Gallery Introduction Chapter 1 Getting Started Embroidery Supplies Separating Embroidery Floss Securing Threads Managing Traveling Threads Transferring Patterns Setting Up Your Hoops Chapter 2 30 Days, 30 Stitches, 30 Projects Day 1: STRAIGHT STITCH Geometric Hummingbird Day 2: RUNNING STITCH Sunshine and Rainbows Day 3: BACK STITCH Love Letter Day 4: SPLIT STITCH Floss Bobbin Heartbeat Day 5: LAZY DAISY STITCH Daisy Bouquet Day 6: CHAIN STITCH Swirly Snail Day 7: STEM STITCH Illuminate Day 8: FISHBONE STITCH Happy Houseplant Day 9: SATIN STITCH Geometric Heart Day 10: LONG AND SHORT STITCH Dragonfly Day 11: COUCHING STITCH Light as a Feather Day 12: FRENCH KNOT Happy Sunflower Day 13: COLONIAL KNOT Freshly Picked Day 14: BULLION KNOT Just Add Sprinkles Day 15: PISTIL STITCH Dandelion Wishes Day 16: PALESTRINA STITCH Bold Butterfly Day 17: FLY STITCH In the Garden Day 18: FEATHER STITCH Koi Pond Day 19: HERRINGBONE STITCH Windy Day Day 20: BRICK STITCH Boho Rainbow Day 21: BUTTONHOLE STITCH Busy Bee Garden Day 22: SEED STITCH Birdseed Day 23: STAR STITCH Hourglass Day 24: CHEVRON STITCH Ombré Pineapple Day 25: BASKETWEAVE STITCH Lovely Lemons Day 26: THREADED RUNNING STITCH Fly Away Day 27: WHIPPED BACK STITCH Day at the Beach Day 28: WOVEN WHEEL STITCH Wanderlust Day 29: LOOPED BLANKET STITCH Cactus Flowers Day 30: TURKEY STITCH Beautiful Ballerina Chapter 3 Next Steps Bonus Challenge Projects Finishing Your Hoops Ideas for Using Embroidery Traceable Templates Index
Jessica Anderson is an avid crafter and embroidery artist. She shares creative ideas on her blog, Cutesy Crafts, and has taught thousands of people to embroider through her YouTube channel. Her crafts have also been published in several magazines, including Better Homes Gardens, Country Woman, Homespun, and Mollie Makes. She lives in Sacramento, California.Website: cutesycrafts.comYouTube channel: @CutesyCraftsInstagram handle: @cutesy_craftsFacebook: Cutesy Crafts
Reviews for 30 Day Challenge: Embroidery: A Day-by-Day Guide to Learn New Stitches and Create Beautiful Designs
"“The uncomplicated and cumulative designs are ideal for beginners, and tips on embroidering T-shirts and tote bags are a welcome bonus. The result is a fabulous primer on embroidery.” * Publishers Weekly * ""For beginning embroiderers who just want to jump in and create."" * Library Journal * ""Easy and fun."" * GeekDad *"
