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Embroider your life : techniques + motifs + inspiration : simple techniques & 150 stylish motifs to embellish your world / Nathalie Mornu.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Indianapolis, Indiana : DK Publishing, 2017Edition: First American editionDescription: 124 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781465464859
  • 1465464859
Other title:
  • Techniques + motifs + inspiration : simple techniques & 150 stylish motifs to embellish your world
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 746.44 23
LOC classification:
  • TT770 .M67 2017
Summary: "Are you ready to embroider your world? With 150 motifs designed by 20 of today's most popular embroidery artists selected from Instagram and Etsy, learn the simplest embroidery stitches and techniques, and see the creative ways the motifs can be used to personalize your head-to-toe wearables, accessories, and items for your home. Explore color, stitch variations, fabric grounds, thread types, scale, fills, and more with Embroider Your Life. With stitch motifs that are contemporary and modern, with a graphic aesthetic--not retro, kitschy, sentimental, or old-fashioned, the book is accessible to the total beginner plus contains ideas to keep more advanced stitchers interested." -- provided by publisher.
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Book Book Bedford Public Library Non-Fiction Non-Fiction 746.44 MOR Available 32500001741306
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Embellish your world with 150 motifs designed by 20 of today's most popular embroidery artists of Instagram and Etsy!

Perfect for beginners, Embroider Your Life is a beautiful, inspirational, step-by-step visual guide for all things embroidery. You'll learn the simplest embroidery stitches and techniques, and see the creative ways embellishments can be used to personalize your head-to-toe wearables, accessories, and home goods!

Here's what you'll find in Embroider Your Life:

· 150 stylish and modern motifs for people, numbers and words, animals and plants, geometric patterns, frames and wreaths, and much more
· 4 detailed, step-by-step projects for stitching on paper, shadow work, sashiko, and stitching a house from a photo
· Beautiful color photography and detailed illustrations to inspire your creativity and spark your imagination
· Guidance on choosing tools and materials including hoops, thread types, and fabrics
· Instructions for transferring motifs to materials, performing basic stitches, mounting fabric on a stretcher, fabric appliqué, and more

"Are you ready to embroider your world? With 150 motifs designed by 20 of today's most popular embroidery artists selected from Instagram and Etsy, learn the simplest embroidery stitches and techniques, and see the creative ways the motifs can be used to personalize your head-to-toe wearables, accessories, and items for your home. Explore color, stitch variations, fabric grounds, thread types, scale, fills, and more with Embroider Your Life. With stitch motifs that are contemporary and modern, with a graphic aesthetic--not retro, kitschy, sentimental, or old-fashioned, the book is accessible to the total beginner plus contains ideas to keep more advanced stitchers interested." -- provided by publisher.

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Library Journal Review

Mornu (Quilt It with Wool) jumps on the hand embroidery bandwagon with this collection of embroidery ideas and ready-to-use motifs. The introductory chapter covers the basics-transferring designs, choosing fibers, standard stitches, and finishing techniques-followed by thematic collections of motifs. Each of the motif pages includes a small selection of traceable motifs, as well as a variety of ideas for use, including the usual (embellishing ready-made clothes, hoop art) and the less common (stitching on paper, embroidered buttons and jewelry). Mornu cleverly balances them between contemporary hipster and traditional style, and the suggested projects may help stitchers devise unique ideas for using embroidery as an embellishment. VERDICT Embroidery is on the upswing among crafters, and Mornu's nicely organized collection is full of helpful tutorials and clever ideas. © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Nathalie Mornu created her first piece of embroidery more than 10 years ago. She has written and edited craft books since 2003 and is the author of the bestselling A Is for Apron . Her other titles include Knit & Wrap , Quilt It with Wool , Contemporary Bead & Wire Jewelry , and Leather Jewelry .

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