Embroidery (Kids Can Do It) - Hardcover

Sadler, Judy Ann

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1553376161 ISBN 13: 9781553376163

Publisher: Kids Can Press, 2004

Synopsis

Embroidery is enjoying a resurgence as the crafting craze continues to build among young people. Described as drawing with needle and thread, it's a creative way for kids to make a statement by embellishing their clothing with personal designs. Embroidery stitches also produce really cool one-of-a-kind gifts, like jewelry or Christmas ornaments. This book in the Kids Can Do It series features 12 different stitches, full-color photos and simple-to-follow directions for a variety of easy projects.

About this title

About the Author:

Judy Ann Sadler is the best-selling author of over 20 craft books for children including Corking, Knitting, Simply Sewing, Hemp Jewelry and The Kids Can Press Jumbo Book of Easy Crafts. She still looks forward to making stuff every day. Judy Ann lives with her family in London, Ontario.

June Bradford is an illustrator whose books include Quilting and Gifts to Make and Eat. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 4-8–With an attractively designed cover featuring photos of sample projects, this book is sure to encourage interest in needlework. An introduction explains the basics of this craft, describing fabric, thread, needles, embroidery hoops, and more. Readers will learn about the intricacies of embroidery floss, transferring patterns, and dressmaker's tracing paper. A wide variety of ornamental stitches is explained and illustrated. The nine activities begin with materials lists and have easy-to-follow step-by-step directions and clear illustrations. Youngsters will have fun crafting the simple to advanced projects, including a flower pincushion, a CD pouch, a drawstring bag, embroidered clothing, and a bracelet. A full-color photo of each finished product is also included.–Augusta R. Malvagno, Queens Borough Public Library, NY
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About this edition

• Publisher: Kids Can Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1553376161
• ISBN 13: 9781553376163
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 40
• Illustrator: Bradford June