Piece in the Hoop
Piece in the Hoop

Author: Larisa Bland

Publisher: Krause Publications

Published: 2010-01-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781440203565

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Combine your love of quilting with the precision of machine embroidery. Turn your embroidery machine into a block-piecing machine! With Larisa's designs, you can piece in the hoop™! All you have to do is add fabric and flip—the embroidery machine does all the sewing for you. This method results in fast, precise blocks every time! With Piece in the Hoop™, you'll get: Step-by-step instructions for creating 20 projects from the 6 most-cherished quilt blocks 40 design files for the embroidery machine in 9 of the most commonly used formats Great bonus tips and advice throughout the book from sewing expert Nancy Zieman, as well as an exclusive DVD hosted by Nancy showing you Larisa's Piece in the Hoop™ techniques in action! Combining quilting and machine embroidery, this fourth book in the "Create with Nancy" series will help you get the most out of that embroidery machine!

Retro Stitchery
Retro Stitchery

Author: Beverly McCullough

Publisher: Martingale

Published: 2021-03-19

Total Pages: 67

ISBN-13: 1683561376

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Spend an evening stitching any of the designs in this book and you'll instantly remember what you've always loved about embroidery: it's fun, you can see the design quickly take shape right before your eyes, and in the end you have a delightful piece to brighten your home or office. From beautiful florals to inspirational sayings to whimsical tacos (yes, tacos!), you'll find more than a dozen designs to make you smile. Beverly McCullough of Flamingo Toes provides easy embroidery and finishing instructions so you can display pieces in hoops, on pillows or zip bags, and even on cork and clothing. Beverly's inspiring designs and ideas will make it a pleasure to take each stitch.

Hoop Dreams
Hoop Dreams

Author: Cristin Morgan

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2018-04-24

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 168335219X

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A stylish embroidery guide for the modern maker, featuring twenty beautiful projects with step-by-step instructions and inspiring templates. Vibrant color and rich textures abound in Hoop Dreams, a stylish embroidery guide for the modern maker. Author Cristin Morgan of Marigold + Mars outlines the basics of ten classic embroidery stitches and then teaches you how to use them to create twenty beautiful and practical projects for hoops, for the home, and to wear. New and experienced embroiderers alike will be delighted by the fresh motifs and bold color palettes and empowered by the easy step-by-step instructions and templates, which show that with just a few simple stitches, some basic materials, and an idea or two, you can stitch just about anything. A glossary of more than fifty additional patterns and motifs will inspire you to personalize your projects and use your newfound embroidery skills in fresh and imaginative ways.

How to Piece Perfect Quilts
How to Piece Perfect Quilts

Author: Leah Day

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2014-08-29

Total Pages: 126

ISBN-13: 9781501000379

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Learn how to piece perfectly: every seam, every quilt, every time. No more wonky squares, blunted triangles, or mismatched seams! Stitch It Up a Notch: How to Piece Perfect Quilts goes beyond the basics and shows you all the steps to piece flawless quilts. With meticulous written instructions and over 300 photos, Leah Day shares all her secrets to piecing perfect quilts. Learn how to improve your cutting and piecing and why common mistakes happen. Follow Leah's step-by-step guide to piecing perfection: Learn how to cut with absolute precision. Consistently sew perfect quarter-inch seams. Eliminate the frustration of blocks that are too big or too small. Piece with confidence - tackle hexagons and curved shapes with ease. Discover how and when to use time-saving techniques like strip piecing. Within this piecing guidebook you will find: Expert advice on preparing and cutting fabric. Patterns for five skill-building practice quilts. Full color photos illustrating each step. Full size patterns for two paper pieced blocks Plus: Leah's picks for the best machine, thread, needles, rotary cutters, starch, and much more! End the frustration of piecing your quilts imperfectly Discover the steps, build the habits, and learn for yourself how to piece every seam, every block, every quilt perfectly, every time.

Hand Sewing
Hand Sewing

Author: Becky Goldsmith

Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc

Published: 2021-03-25

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 1644030268

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Embrace and enjoy sewing by hand Make sewing by hand your next creative accomplishment! Embrace the chance to unwind and enjoy the process of creating hand made quilt blocks with Becky Goldsmith’s step-by-step instructions. Start at the beginning and learn how to appliqué, quilt, and paper piece by hand, and appreciate the unique dedication of a hand-sewn project, guaranteeing your patchwork project to be one of your most special and personal quilts to date. Gain insight into all the best threads, needles, thimbles, marking tools, seam allowances, knots, and more to get you started. Fall in love with these time-honored techniques and make something that will last a lifetime! Perfectly portable! Working by hand means you can take this project wherever you go Comprehensive introductory chapters on choosing fabric, cutting, supplies, and more to get you started Includes step-by-step instructions on how to create beautiful blocks using hand appliqué with cotton and wool, hand piecing and quilting, and English paper piecing

The Embroidery Recipe
The Embroidery Recipe

Author: Lindee Goodall

Publisher:

Published: 2018-10-16

Total Pages: 350

ISBN-13: 9781925644166

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Lindee Goodall, founder and former owner of Cactus Punch, the first independent company to design embroidery specifically for the home market, gives you everything you need to know to produce quality embroidery no matter how small and basic or large and fancy your machine. Foreword by Deborah Jones.

Pet Portrait Embroidery
Pet Portrait Embroidery

Author: Michelle Staub

Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc

Published: 2021-11-25

Total Pages: 147

ISBN-13: 1644030152

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Learn the art of thread painting from Instagram sensation Michelle Staub Cats and dogs seem to always have a paw planted firmly in our hearts. Capture the life in their eyes and the texture of their fur with a unique embroidered pet portrait! Insta-famous artist Michelle Staub puts a modern spin on thread painting with her easy-to-learn approach. Get started with 4 basic embroidery stitches, and follow the detailed tutorials to hone your skills. Capture awe-inspiring details of your pet with lessons in full-color thread painting or go clean with a simple line drawing—the choice is yours. Learn to personalize your art piece with names, dates, and decorative accents. With 20 sample patterns to customize, you can easily recreate any breed! Paint stunningly realistic pet portraits with just a needle and thread Try your hand at two styles—minimal outlines and incredible full-color renderings Make it modern with floral garlands, personalized banners, and crisp lettering Start today with 4 easy stitches and 20 customizable projects

Astrology Embroidery
Astrology Embroidery

Author: Maya Hanisch

Publisher: Becker & Mayer

Published: 2021-09-28

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780760372258

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In Astrology Embroidery, acclaimed artist Maya Hanisch brings fine art to the needlecraft world with her collection of 30 celestial zodiac embroidery patterns to create frameable (or wearable!) textile art.

Hand-Stitched Oasis
Hand-Stitched Oasis

Author: Theresa M. Lawson

Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc

Published: 2024-03-25

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 1644034131

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Capture your happy place with embroidered vignettes. A picture is worth a thousand words but looks even more when it comes alive through creative and passionate embroidery. From the back garden to a sandy beach, Theresa Lawson shares her secrets to skillfully creating embroidered outdoor spaces. Begin with a lesson on creating a design from memory or a photo, then ease into the meditative movement of slow stitching scenes in a forest, home, lake, desert, or garden. Learn 35 techniques to add realistic elements to your embroidery projects, from shadows and highlights to creating texture and depth. Stitch various textures, from foliage and water to pavement and upholstery, to personalize your composition Embroider five projects and add personalized outdoor details to reflect your happy place. Learn 35 techniques to create realistic details and get step-by-step instructions for basic stitches.