The Amazing Stitching Handbook for Kids: 17 Embroidery Stitches . 15 Fun & Easy Projects

by Kristin Nicholas

Overview

Give your young designer the gift of learning how to embroider and personalize almost anything. From the basics of traditional needlepoint to the skills of free-form embroidery, this book encourages kids to unplug from technology and plug into a calming, creative outlet instead. Fifteen projects run the gamut from pillows to phone carrying cases to backpack tags; the variety of stitches to use on them ensures that kids will be entertained for hours.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781607059738
Publisher:	C & T Publishing
Publication date:	07/07/2015
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	3 Months to 17 Years

About the Author

Kristin Nicholas is a knitting/needlework industry veteran of more than thirty years. She is a featured expert on PBS's Knit and Crochet Now and has appeared on Martha Stewart Living TV. Kristin lives with her family in Massachusetts. kristinnicholas.com.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Contents [Chapter Title]
Introduction
Embroidery Tools
Fabric • Thread and Yarn • Needles
Gridded Stitches
Needlepoint • Cross-Stitch • Whipstitch
Projects:
Striped Coasters
Stitch-It Photo Frame
Cross-Stitch Dish Towels
Basic Freeform Embroidery

Running Stitch • Seed Stitch • Backstitch • Stem Stitch • Satin Stitch • Straight Stitch
Projects:
Needlebook
Sew Pincushion
Backpack Tags
Love Heart Pillow
Owl Stuffie

Looped Stitches
Blanket Stitch • Chain Stitch • Lazy Daisy • Feather Stitch
Projects:
Bookmarks
Dots Hoop Art
Embroidered Blue Jeans
Phone or MP3 Carrying Case
Embellished Fabric Picture

Fancy Stitches
French Knots • Bullion Knot • Spider Web Stitch • Woven Bar

Projects:
Tess's Notecard
Embellished Carry Tote
Patch Collection
How to Make It Yours
Stitch Guide • Motifs • Personalizing Clothing
Templates
Sources for Supplies
Glossary