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 / Funstitch Studio
Publication date:	07/07/2015
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	1,014,608
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