1-2-3 Embroidery: Easy Projects for Elegant Living

Embroidery has long been used to add charm and elegance to traditional items like handkerchief and bed linens - but why should it end there? This title provides 30 step-by-step projects for a range of embroidered items, from silk sofa pillows for the living from to tie-on chair cushions for the kitchen, from a bedroom lampshade to a bathroom vanity set. The volume begins with a primer on the basics of tools, stitching techniques and the coordination of stitches and fabrics to the project at hand. Then, step-by-step instructions walk readers through the entire embroidery process. Pattern templates, plus an additional section on smaller projects ensure that novice and experienced needleworkers should have a wealth of ideas and instruction for beautiful embroidery embellishments.