{"product_id":"the-absolute-beginners-guide-to-hand-embroidery-and-needlework-a-simple-handy-pocket-reference-guide-with-step-by-step-instructions-over-65-photogr-9781690004264","title":"The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Hand Embroidery and Needlework: A Simple, Handy Pocket Reference Guide with Step-by-Step Instructions Over 65 Photogr","description":"\u003cp\u003eHave you ever wanted to learn how to do hand-stitched embroidery, but didn't know where to start?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave you always wanted to tap into the ancient art of hand embroidery but thought it was too hard?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this simple, easy-to-understand \u003cb\u003eThe Absolute Beginner's Guide to Hand Embroidery and Needlework\u003c\/b\u003e book, I should you all of the absolutely necessary essentials of how to do hand embroidery. In these pages, you will learn the basics of the vast world of embroidery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeedle and thread are a part of our collective experience as humans. Embroidery is a skill we pass on to others, and the items we make tie families and friends together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe matriarchs in my family have been my rock. They first showed me the magic of hand embroidered items- how special a handmade piece became when it was embossed by hand, with love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy mother, grandmother, and great aunt instilled their love of thread in me. I hope to share that love with you through this book \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImagine the extra special gifts you can bestow on your friends and family with hand-stitched embroidery. You, too, can leave a lasting legacy that has been time-tested and worn through the ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, I show you exactly how to get started on your journey of embroidery. I composed this book with an audience in mind of the absolute first time beginner, so the steps are easy to follow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI have also included over\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003e 40 Time-Tested Tips \u0026amp; Tricks \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003efrom my many years of crafting embroidered pieces. I illustrated the stitches and each step along the way with over 65 pictures for you to follow along.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's like I am sitting in your living room right beside you, instructing you personally \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, we will talk about the history of needlework crafts and embroidery. It's important that you truly understand the weight of this line of crafting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou will Learn\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat materials you will need\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvice for fabric choices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread selection tips\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoops and frames selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat incidental tools you may need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparations to take\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to trans your design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe very fundamentals of embroidery\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction on threading a needle (it's not that obvious )\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat was just the FIRST part of this amazing guidebook  In this second half, we will talk about the actual stitches. I give you easy to follow, step-by-step instructions for how to complete the essential primary stitches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRunning Stitch\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolbein Stitch\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern Darning\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack Stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStem Stitch\/Outline Stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong Stem Stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScroll Stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChain Stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlanket\/Buttonhole Stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppliqu \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilling Stitches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatin Stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong and Short Stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetached Stitches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross Stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnots\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrench Knot\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe will also discuss how to care for your embroidered pieces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen comes the BEST part  I have included \u003cb\u003e7 Simple \"Practice Patterns\" for FREE\u003c\/b\u003e just for you to test your new skills \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI hope this book touches you with a love of embroidery, just like my grandma shared with me.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHappy Stitching \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-3377485\"\u003eMarie Stewart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 116\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.36lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.24d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781690004264\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1690004266\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-CRA\"\u003eCrafts \u0026amp; Hobbies\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-CRA008000\"\u003eNeedlework | Embroidery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43840436109451,"sku":"9781690004264","price":16.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5100\/7115\/files\/img_eb54adf9-f883-4932-b400-23c897f38a76.jpg?v=1755791407","url":"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/products\/the-absolute-beginners-guide-to-hand-embroidery-and-needlework-a-simple-handy-pocket-reference-guide-with-step-by-step-instructions-over-65-photogr-9781690004264","provider":"CA Corrections Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}