The essential beginner's guide to embroidery, with 8 stunning projects and over 30 essential step-by-step stitches, from renowned tutor and Royal School of Needlework-trained author, Kate Cross.
Use simple stitches to create stunning and sophisticated results with this inspiring, fully illustrated guide, complete with full-size traceable templates.
In this complete course, perfect for absolute beginners, embroidery teacher Kate Cross shows you everything you need to get started. She combines helpful, friendly guidance with 8 colourful modern projects, which build in complexity throughout the book, each one teaching and consolidating new stitches in achievable steps. Discover:
- how to choose the right tools and materials;
- how to prepare your fabric, transfer your designs and cast on;
- how to make a range of over 30 stunning stitches, from simple embroidery staples like stem stitch and French knots to exciting stitches that will challenge and inspire you, such as trellis stitch, silk shading and raised stem band stitch;
- clear step-by-step photographs for every single stitch;
- full-size traceable templates (including a complete monogram alphabet), which make it easy to get stitching quickly;
Choose from 8 simple-but-stunning designs: a sweet-and-simple needlecase featuring a needle and thread design; an elegant feather motif bookmark; two stunning hoop art embroideries featuring a vintage teaset; an embroidered floral headband; an embroidered fabric clutch bag with an elegant nautical design; a neckline-hugging floral sweatshirt embroidery; and a customisable monogrammed napkin, complete with full traceable alphabet.
Whether you want to create the same finished items as Kate (for which instructions are provided), or simply work the stunning embroideries to display on their own, the choice is yours!
About Kate Cross
After completing a degree in Art, Kate Cross achieved a distinction on the three-year Graduate Apprentice Scheme at the Royal School of Needlework (RSN). Whilst at the RSN, she was trained to the highest level of technical excellence in hand embroidery. After completing her apprenticeship, she achieved a PGCE; she now teaches on the RSN’s Certificate and Diploma courses and also teaches hand embroidery to both groups and individuals.
Kate has worked on some prestigious projects, including working as part of the RSN team on the Duchess of Cambridge’s Wedding dress. Her company, Bespoke Embroidery, a customer-focused business, allows her to continue what she does best - creating and teaching technical hand embroidery.
