AddALL.com - Heirloom Embroidery: Inspired Designer Projects with Beautiful Stitching Techniques 1600593461 9781600593468

These 25 exquisite hand embroidery projects are the perfect antidote to today s throwaway culture: they re meant to last and to remind us how generations before us lived appreciating, preserving, and passing down their lovingly stitched handiwork to families and friends. Anyone would treasure this lovely array of unique textiles, which include soft furnishings, home accessories, and gifts. They re arranged in five appealing thematic categories, all inspired by traditional designs: Bugs and Botanicals, Celebrations, Country Garden, Hearts, and Seaside. Create a charming apple cushion, heart adorned apron, lavender pillow, dragonfly picture, berry wreath throw, as well as tea cozies, table runners, napkins, and sachets.
The techniques all beautifully and clearly explained include chain and running stitches, satin stitch, French knot, and many others suitable for beginners.