First Time Embroidery and Cross-Stitch: The Absolute Beginner’s Guide – Learn By Doing * Step-by-Step Basics + Projects (Volume 10) (First Time, 10)

Learning how to embroider and cross stitch has never been simpler! Like having a personal instructor at your side, this beginner’s guide teaches everything you need to know about a variety of hand stitching techniques.

This beginner’s guide, by embroidery professional Linda Wyszynski, uses easy-to-follow, photo-illustrated instruction to teach you the basics of classic embroidery, crewel, and cross-stitch techniques. In no time, you can use these methods to create beautiful, personalized designs.

After a review of equipment and supplies, fabrics, threads, patterns, and stitching basics, jump right in with these step-by-step projects:
Creative embroidery – Embroidered Jacket Collar and Embellished Pillow Case
Crewel – Paisleys and Pearls Pillow and Touch of Gold Fedora Hat
Cross-Stitch – Violet Blossoms Candle Band and Springtime Journal
There’s a first time for everything. Enjoy the journey and achieve success with First Time Embroidery and Cross-Stitch.

Each book in the First Time series distills how-to guidance and advice from an expert on a specific topic into targeted step-by-step instruction geared toward the absolute beginner.

Holiday stitching is a favorite for cross stitchers of all level, and this book focuses on festive patterns worked on perforated paper. Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions guide stitchers of all skill levels through exciting and unique holiday decor items. From tree toppers to ornaments and candle wraps to advent calendars, this book will have stitchers creating for the Christmas season all year long.

Type PDF Size 15.4 MB
Print length 106 pages
Language English
Publication date October 15, 2014

I am in my early 20s and absolutely love these patterns! Ed Hardy introduced tattoos to fashion but if you are looking for something like his posters or clothing, you won’t find it in this book. It is more the “tattoos” themselves. The skulls, flowers, little devil, etc.

The colors are great. Amazon does a great book preview and google has a couple more pages. The only complaint I have is that my eyesight is bad and I can’t read all of the symbols. But that is personal preference. It is a great break from the girly patterns I have been doing and I combined them into one large collage pattern. It follows DMC thread and there are quite a bit of patterns to chose from and they always show the finished product.

It is also great if you are looking for something to stitch for friends/boyfriend. My boyfriend loves poker and I have been searching forever for something like “Gambling Man” on the back cover. And I just finished the skull with Hawaiian flowers to cover up a rip in the top of my pants and have received tons of compliments! There is also a skull spider that I stitched onto my workout bag that everyone compliments and can’t believe it is cross stitched!

If you are new to cross stitch this book is perfect for you. If you are an experienced stitcher and want a weekend project, this is for you.
Ed Hardy needs to come out with another one already! It is great and a breath of fresh air for younger stitchers! Kelly R. Foster

Type PDF Size 25 MB

Print length 96 pages
Language English
Publication date November 30, 2010