Not Your Mama's Stitching
The Cool and Creative Way to Stitch It To 'Em
Nonfiction, Home & Garden, Crafts & Hobbies, Needlecrafts & Fabric, Needlework
| Author: | Kate Shoup | ISBN: | 9780470136966 |
| Publisher: | Turner Publishing Company | Publication: | June 25, 2007 |
| Imprint: | Wiley | Language: | English |
| Author: | Kate Shoup |
| ISBN: | 9780470136966 |
| Publisher: | Turner Publishing Company |
| Publication: | June 25, 2007 |
| Imprint: | Wiley |
| Language: | English |
Forget the fair young maiden painstakingly embroidering pillowcases for her hope chest. Picture a liberated lass (that would be you) creating chic fashions and accessories while sipping a glass of whatever and saving the planet. Not Your Mama's Stitching lets you choose from more than twenty projects to make or embellish home decor items, garments, accessories, gifts, and more.
It covers:
- The tools and materials that no stitcher should be without
- Basic stitching skills such as starting a thread, tying off, and finishing your piece
- A myriad of embroidery, cross stitch, and needlepoint stitches
- Projects ranging from a tattooed tank top to cheeky stitched sayings and from a Gucci-inspired wallet to a drinks recipe box
- Variations and ideas for customizing every project
Make everyday items one-of-a-kind, or whip up your own creations from scratch. With a savvy, sassy attitude and fun, funky projects, Not Your Mama's Stitching will have you in stitches in no time.
Forget the fair young maiden painstakingly embroidering pillowcases for her hope chest. Picture a liberated lass (that would be you) creating chic fashions and accessories while sipping a glass of whatever and saving the planet. Not Your Mama's Stitching lets you choose from more than twenty projects to make or embellish home decor items, garments, accessories, gifts, and more.
It covers:
- The tools and materials that no stitcher should be without
- Basic stitching skills such as starting a thread, tying off, and finishing your piece
- A myriad of embroidery, cross stitch, and needlepoint stitches
- Projects ranging from a tattooed tank top to cheeky stitched sayings and from a Gucci-inspired wallet to a drinks recipe box
- Variations and ideas for customizing every project
Make everyday items one-of-a-kind, or whip up your own creations from scratch. With a savvy, sassy attitude and fun, funky projects, Not Your Mama's Stitching will have you in stitches in no time.
