Simply Samplers: Easy Techniques for Hand Embroidery
Author(s): Cheryl Fall
A sampler is a project made from a "sampling" of different stitches or different motifs. Once the learning tools that helped generations of girls master basic needlework skills, this traditional project is still a great way to learn and practice embroidery skills - as well as a creative way to add color to a room or a fabric item. Covers samplers in several different styles: cross-stitch, counted thread, surface, and freestyle embroidery Creative uses for sampler art beyond the basic wall hanging: gift bags, ornaments, pillows, scarves, tote bags, and more Includes a how-to section with step-by-step instructions for basic embroidery stitches and sewing skills 16 projects for decorative sampler designs plus creative variations
General Information
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- : Stackpole Books
- : Stackpole Books
- : 0.386
- : 17 October 2014
- : United States
- : books
Other Specifications
- : Cheryl Fall
- : Paperback
- : 746.44042
- : 112
- : 50 colour
More About The Product
Cheryl Fall is the author of 13 books, and more than two thousand articles on crafts. She maintains the Needle-Knowledge.com website and was the host of the nationally distributed PBS Plus series The Creative Life. Cheryl has been designing professionally since 1986 and has been a designer for DMC Threads and J&P Coats/Anchor. She lives near Portland, Oregon.