19 embroidery projects and patterns, including hoops, pendants, sachets, accessories, ornaments, and more
Step-by-step instructions and helpful opening sections on basic supplies, transferring patterns, and finishing the back of a hoop
Illustrated stitch guide for both basic and advanced stitches, all of which are used in the completion of the designs
Expert tips, detailed patterns with color palettes, and easy-to-transfer templates
Author Beth Stackhouse is an embroidery artist, the owner of Forest Chorus Studio, and has been featured in MAKERS Magazine, KOEL Magazine, Feeling Stitchy, and other publications
Frolic through fields of flowers, stitch by stitch, with this inspiring embroidery guide!
Lovely Little Embroideries is a must-have book for creating 19 stunning, small, and easy embroidery hoops, accessories, ornaments, and more, all featuring every passionate stitcher's favorite subject — flower bouquets!
Opening with insightful overviews on basic supplies, transfer methods, and how to finish the back of a hoop, also included is an illustrated stitch guide for a range of stitches from basic to advanced. Once you've covered the essential techniques, you'll go on to complete a collection of 19 hoop art and mini projects. With step-by-step instructions and photography for stitching floral hoops, pendants, holiday ornaments, sachets, and more, this inspirational craft book offers fresh and modern embroidery patterns to fine-tune your skills as you make amazing décor and gifts!
Patterns include
Summer Florals
Flower Patch
Variegated Garden
Winter Garland
Lavender
Woven Wheel Rose
Grandma Rita's Hollyhocks
Peony Lover's Bouquet
Chrysanthemums
Tulip and Sunflower
Butterfly Bush and Clematis
And more!
Author and embroidery artist Beth Stackhouse is the owner of Forest Chorus Studio where she creates embroidery patterns and tutorials, fiber art, and embroidered jewelry. Her work has been featured on the Martha Stewart website and in MAKERS Magazine, KOEL Magazine, Feeling Stitchy, and other well-known publications within the needlework and crafting industry.
No matter your skill level, you'll learn how to embroider beautiful bouquets and achieve realistic floral designs—with some projects small enough to be accomplished in just one day—inside Lovely Little Embroideries!
"So many of us are drawn to flower embroidery—and for good reason, because there is so much color and texture to explore with thread! Beth Stackhouse breathes new life into the subject with 19 gorgeous projects with plenty of variety and clear instructions that make stitching fun and easy!"
—Sarah Godfrey, author, Organza Hoop Art: Embroidery Techniques and Projects for Sheer Stitching
"Beth's new book is filled with lovely and whimsical patterns that are now her trademark ... perfect for you if you're new to embroidery and want to create cute florals to adorn your home!"
—Dhara Shah, embroidery artist, author of The Embroidery Handbook, @chain_stitch