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A comprehensive step-by-step guide to embroidery, with over 225 stitches and techniques plus a range of fresh and modern projects. Learn the basic stitches and master 8 different embroidery styles, including blackwork, crewelwork, hardanger, pulled thread, goldwork and freestyle. Every stitch has clear step-by-step instructions and is accompanied by colour diagrams. And you can practise your new-found skills with 18 beautiful things to make for yourself and your home, from bags and accessories to gifts and home décor.

Let your creativity flow with tips and techniques to craft unique embroidery projects—from the prolific author of The Stitch Bible.Learn the basic stitches and essential techniques to create beautiful freestyle embroidery with this comprehensive guide. Every stitch has clear step-by-step instructions and is accompanied by colored diagrams, making it easy to create impressive embroidered designs. This short book also includes instructions for two projects—celebration bunting and a retro sunglasses case.Praise for Kate Haxell’s The Stitch Bible“A comprehensive guide. It’s such a modern and up to date book yet it wonderfully covers many types of traditional stitch from Blackwork, Hardanger, Crewel, and Goldwork all the way to the anything goes of Freestyle Embroidery. Great for folks wondering where to start, this book has projects. Beautifully presented and easy to follow, The Stitch Bible would make a top notch gift to self or others.” —Peaceofpi Studio

Begin your adventure into embroidery with this simple, step-by-step guide to the basics, featuring two fun projects.Learn the basic stitches and essential techniques to create beautiful freestyle embroidery with this comprehensive guide. Every stitch has clear step-by-step instructions and is accompanied by coloured diagrams, making it easy to create impressive embroidered designs. This short book also includes instructions for two projects—celebration bunting and a retro sunglasses case.

Learn the basic stitches and essential techniques to create beautiful blackwork embroidery with this comprehensive, illustrated guide.Expert crafter Kate Haxell introduces readers to the centuries-old technique of blackwork embroidery. This volume explains the basic tools and materials you need to get started, plus thirty timelessly elegant blackwork embroidery patterns.Every pattern has clear step-by-step instructions and is accompanied by colored diagrams, making it easy to create these bold designs yourself. This compact book also includes instructions for two projects by professional embroiderer Becky Hogg—a bird book bag and decorative blackwork buttons.

The author of The Stitch Bible guides novices through this centuries-old craft of free embroidering.Learn the basic stitches and essential techniques to create beautiful crewelwork embroidery with this comprehensive guide. Every stitch has clear step-by-step instructions and is accompanied by colored diagrams, making it easy to create impressive embroidered designs. This short book also includes instructions for two projects—a quirky sleeping mask and a festive bolster cushion.Praise for Kate Haxell''s The Stitch Bible"A comprehensive guide. It''s such a modern and up to date book yet it wonderfully covers many types of traditional stitch from Blackwork, Hardanger, Crewel, and Goldwork all the way to the anything goes of Freestyle Embroidery. Great for folks wondering where to start, this book has projects. Beautifully presented and easy to follow, The Stitch Bible would make a top notch gift to self or others." —Peaceofpi Studio

The expert crafter shares the basic stitches and essential techniques to create beautiful goldwork embroidery in this comprehensive, illustrated guide. Goldwork embroidery uses metal threads to create regal and luxurious designs. In this beginner''s guide, Kate Haxell gives readers everything they need to get started working in this beautiful, shimmering style. Every stitch has clear step-by-step instructions and is accompanied by colored diagrams, making it easy to create these impressive embroidered designs. This short book also includes instructions for two projects by professional embroiderer Becky Hogg—a sweet silver brooch and an elegant acorn hanging picture.

The author of The Stitch Bible guides you through the basics of the counted thread whitework technique that will give your projects a lovely, lacey look.Learn the basic stitches and essential techniques to create beautiful pulled thread embroidery with this comprehensive guide. Every stitch has clear step-by-step instructions and is accompanied by colored diagrams, making it easy to create impressive embroidered designs. This short book also includes instructions for two projects—a stylish "diamond" bracelet and a cute cupcake apron.Praise for Kate Haxell''s The Stitch Bible"A comprehensive guide. It''s such a modern and up to date book yet it wonderfully covers many types of traditional stitch from Blackwork, Hardanger, Crewel, and Goldwork all the way to the anything goes of Freestyle Embroidery. Great for folks wondering where to start, this book has projects. Beautifully presented and easy to follow, The Stitch Bible would make a top notch gift to self or others." —Peaceofpi Studio

Dive into the dimensions of this beautiful counted thread technique with this guide for novices from the author of The Stitch Bible.Learn the basic stitches and essential techniques to create beautiful canvaswork embroidery with this comprehensive guide. Every stitch has clear step-by-step instructions and is accompanied by coloured diagrams, making it easy to create impressive embroidered designs. This short book also includes instructions for two projects—a modern bargello cushion and a whimsical clutch purse.Praise for Kate Haxell''s The Stitch Bible"A comprehensive guide. It''s such a modern and up to date book yet it wonderfully covers many types of traditional stitch from Blackwork, Hardanger, Crewel, and Goldwork all the way to the anything goes of Freestyle Embroidery. Great for folks wondering where to start, this book has projects. Beautifully presented and easy to follow, The Stitch Bible would make a top notch gift to self or others." —Peaceofpi Studio

Learn the basic stitches and essential techniques to create beautiful drawn thread embroidery with this comprehensive guide. Every stitch has clear step-by-step instructions and is accompanied by coloured diagrams, making it easy to create impressive embroidered designs. This short book also includes instructions for two projects--a delicate scarf and a pretty laundry bag.

Follow-up to the best seller Me & My Sewing Machine! • Advance your skills in garment, home dec, and accessory sewing with this practical teaching guide • Simple (foolproof!) instructions and helpful photographs make it easy to learn challenging techniques • Bonus! 6 projects put the lessons to work After learning the basics in Me & My Sewing Machine, it''s now time to graduate to more sophisticated techniques in this follow-up book, Me & My Sewing Adventure. With her characteristic clarity and easy-to-follow instructions, author Kate Haxell guides you through the challenges and nuances of professional finishes, fabric manipulation, specialty seams, pattern construction, and much more. Once you master these skills, you''ll approach any sewing endeavor with a newfound confidence and ease. The book also includes an inspiring historical overview of vintage machines to complete your sewing education.

BUST your STASH of fabric offcuts and waste with this BRILLIANT collection of 25 projects, from EXPERT stitcher Kate Haxell.It's a significant problem for crafters: you have fabric left over from a major project, but it’s too much to throw away and not enough for the next big project. Luckily, Sewing with Leftover Fabric has the eco-friendly answer, with 25 projects specially chosen to use up the odd metre or less of fabric.There are a variety of projects to choose from. Keep yourself organised while you craft by making a pincushion, knitting bag and knitting needle roll. Update your wardrobe with a pretty tie-on collar or sew-on patches for your denim. Customise your home with a cat-shaped doorstop or a Dachshund draught excluder. All projects have clear, step-by-step artworks to guide you.From pockets, pouches and purses that can be made in contrasting pieces of fabric, to puffs and rosettes that use up even the smallest pieces in your stash, you’ll be left with an empty stash drawer and a clear conscience.