Weekend Makes

Hoop Embroidery

By: ROSEMARY DRYSDALE

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Paperback | 1 December 2020

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144 Pages

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27.5 x 21.5 x 1.6

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Weekend Makes: Hoop Embroidery features 25 beautifully stitched embroideries that are mounted and hung in an embroidery hoop.

Inexpensive and quick to make, these small pieces are perfect for using up remnants of fabric and embroidery thread, felt, buttons and beads. The essential tools and techniques section means that those new to embroidery will be able to pick up a much-loved craft and create beautiful and simple pieces. The book also covers how to finish the back of the pieces, as well as how to hang them. These simple projects are achievable for all levels of ability.

About the Author

Rosemary Drysdale grew up in the north of England. After studying textile design at Durham University, Rosemary emigrated to the United States and worked as an embroidery designer. She was at the forefront of the cross-stitch craze in the 1990s, travelling the world teaching workshops and giving demonstrations. She is recognised as a global expert on black work embroidery, as well as a teacher of many other advanced stitching techniques. She lives in East Hampton, NY with her husband.

Industry Reviews

"Profusely and beautifully illustrated throughout, Weekend Makes: Hoop Embroidery is thoroughly 'user friendly' in organization and presentation -- making it an ideal and unreservedly recommended introduction and instructional guide to hoop embroidery."

-- "Mid-West Book Review"

"This book is ideal for any cross stitchers looking to expand their stitching repertoire and try actual embroidery design. You'll find lots of familiar stitches here, from French knots, to backstitch, to satin stitch, and each project has been designed to be so quick and easy that you can finish it over a weekend. With easy instructions and beautiful photos - you will be able to turn out beautiful projects in no time."

-- "Cross Stitcher magazine"

"A beautifully well written book... everything I needed to know about embroidery was included in this book. It was well organized... it made me want to pick up embroidery and run with it."

-- "Sweetly Made For You"

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