Greeting Cards in Stitches
Description
Our fabulous mother-daughter design duo has created 30 original cards for all occasions, including holidays, birthdays, births, graduations, anniversaries, get well, thank you, congratulations, and general note cards. A detailed basics section includes general embroidery information plus an overview of all the techniques and tools necessary for embroidering on paper. Embroidery stitches are taught with watercolor how-to illustrations, step-by-step instructions, and close-up photos. Full-size patterns for all projects are provided for easy transfer.
Also included is a website link to download the patterns so you can print them directly on your special paper.
- Embroidering on paper and card stock is a relatively new idea, and this book hits the market as the cross-over craft gains momentum.
- Fresh, original card designs have wide appeal.
- Only book available dedicated to cards that feature hand-embroidery.
- Link to site for downloading patterns
PUBLISHER:
Quarry Books
ISBN-10:
1589233379
ISBN-13:
9781589233379
BINDING:
Paperback / softback
BISAC:
Crafts and Hobbies
PUBLICATION YEAR:
2007
NUMBER OF PAGES:
112
BOOK DIMENSIONS:
10.81(H) x 8.25(W)
AUDIENCE TYPE:
General / Adult
LANGUAGE:
English