Mollie Johanson – författare

With Cross Stitch Celebrations: Bundle of Joy! you can continue the generations-old tradition of stitching a birth announcement and other keepsakes for a new baby.Whether you are completely new to cross stitch or already skilled in the craft, Cross Stitch Celebrations: Bundle of Joy! teaches you how to create highly giftable personalized keepsakes for a new baby. This step-by-step guide includes all of the basics you need to learn the art of cross stitch. Following a brief introduction to tools and materials and an overview of basic cross stitch techniques, you will be treated to:20+ charming patterns that reflect baby and nursery aestheticsA range of mix-and-match fonts, border designs, color schemes, and baby animal motifsTechniques on how to compose a DIY designTips for framing and displaying finished projectsBaby animals include a bear, bunny, dinosaur, duck, elephant, owl, and a whale, and small motifs include hearts, clouds and moons, flowers, paw prints, and rainbows.Create the perfect personalized gift for every new parent and grandparent in your life. With the ability to mix and match, the possibilities are endless!Whether you are new to cross stitch or already skilled in the craft, the Cross Stitch Celebrations series teaches you how to create personalized pieces that celebrate life’s major milestones. Including all of the basics you need to start stitching, and with the ability to mix and match the fonts, border designs, color schemes, and motifs featured inside each book, you can create custom cross stitch in no time!

With Cross Stitch Celebrations: Graduation, learn to create personalized graduation announcements, congratulations, and additional keepsakes for education-related accomplishments.Whether you are an absolute beginner in cross stitch or a seasoned pro, Cross Stitch Celebrations: Graduation shows you how to create highly giftable personalized keepsakes for the accomplished students in your life. This step-by-step guide includes all of the basic instruction you need to learn the art of cross stitch. Following a brief introduction to tools and materials and an overview of basic cross stitch techniques, you will be treated to:30+ charming patterns A range of mix-and-match fonts, border designs, color schemes, and education-themed motifsTechniques on how to compose a DIY designTips for framing and displaying finished projectsThe more than 30 patterns include a variety of border designs, alphabets, and color schemes to choose from and combine to make a truly special gift for any educational accomplishment. Just some of the things you can cross stitch are a wall hanging, mortarboard, pennant, and greeting card, complete with a message and themed motifs, such as a trophy, music notes, paint palette, beaker, stethoscope, and more. Whether it is for a graduation, winning a spelling bee, or the first day of kindergarten, you can create the perfect personalized gift for every student in your life.Whether you are new to cross stitch or already skilled in the craft, the Cross Stitch Celebrations series teaches you how to create personalized pieces that celebrate life’s major milestones. Including all of the basics you need to start stitching, and with the ability to mix and match the fonts, border designs, color schemes, and motifs featured inside each book, the possibilities are endless!

Stitch your way through an adorable pantry filled with 18 super-sweet embroidery projects and 140 mix-and-match designs! This irresistible book features more than 140 kawaii-style food designs for embroidery, from appetizers and baked goods to breakfast, dinner, and desserts—plus a few food puns for good measure! You’ll learn how to embroider eight different stitches and apply them to 18 fun projects like a celebration banner, foodie hair clips, a baby bib, snack bags, picnic napkins, and more. With beginner-friendly instructions, photo guides, and an exclusive download link for printing and transferring your patterns, this book makes it easy to start stitching sweet creations today. You’ll also learn how to embellish and customize your projects and get expert tips on tools and materials—everything you need to bring your favorite foods to life, one stitch at a time. Here’s what’s inside: • 18 beginner-friendly embroidery projects• A variety of fun food themes including appetizers, brunch, food puns, and more• Detailed diagrams for each project that outline every stitch and color• 140 mix-and-match bonus embroidery motifs• An illustrated guide to eight foundational embroidery stitches• An exclusive download link to easily print and transfer your patterns to fabric Grab your favorite snack and your needle and floss, and step into the stitching kitchen!