Love Embroidery: Simple Projects and Ideas for Hand and Machine Techniques

Welcome to Love Embroidery! Inside you'll find an abundance of inspirational ideas, expert guidance and stunning projects, so you can fill your world with gorgeous embroidered items. Whether it's adorning fashion or items for your home, embroidery is the perfect way to get a personalized handmade look, quickly and easily-and embroidered goodies also make great gifts that your family and friends will adore. Covering both hand embroidery, a traditional craft that's gained a fresh appeal, and freehand machine embroidery, a creative craft with a very modern style-you'll start with easy projects for both and move into more complex designs once you've mastered the basics. Once you're comfortable with your stitching, try your hand on a beautiful Petunia hair band, or on a pretty patchwork Heart cushion. Or if you are feeling really creative, use your expanded stitching knowledge and embroider a new design of your own. Inside Love Embroidery - Get the Handmade Look with 56 Designer Projects - Hand Embroidery + Freehand Machine Embroidery Techniques - Advice on Fabric, Threads and Finishing - Expert Tips and Step-by-Step Stitch Guides - Stylish Projects for Every Skill Level. …