1-2-3 Embroidery: Easy Projects for Elegant Living

Embroidery has long been used to add charm and elegance to traditional items like kerchiefs and bed linens--but why should it end there? "123 Embroidery is the first book to provide insightful ideas for adding embroidered accents to every room in the home. From silk sofa pillows for the living room to tie-on chair cushions for the kitchen, from a bedroom lamp shade to a bathroom vanity set, here are more than 30 projects for creating embroidery crafts that are both beautiful and functional. The book begins with a primer on the basics of tools, stitching techniques, and coordination of stitches and fabrics to the project at hand. Then step-by-step instructions walk readers through the entire creative process. Pattern templates plus an additional section on smaller projects ensure that novice needleworkers and experienced stitchers alike will have a wellspring of ideas for sewing beauty through every room in the home.… (more)