501 Enchanting Embroidery Designs: Irresistible Stitchables to Brighten Up Your Life

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This fun embroidery book contains hundreds of creative designs you can use to personalize all sorts of things! From a little hand-sewn gift, to personalized linens and cushions, to a well-worn and well-loved pair of jeans. 501 Enchanting Embroidery Designs offers simple hand-embroidery motifs that highlight life's small pleasures: Motifs from the kitchen or garden (teacups, fruits and cozy reminders of home) Sweet feminine embellishments for your household zakka projects (flowers, pets, fashion elements) Designs for your child's clothing drawn in a kid-friendly style Traditional designs such as monogrammed initials and elegant borders These freestyle designs are easy even for novices and will add that special touch to anything—from an apron for your best friend to the neckline of your favorite top. You are certain to find designs here that are perfect for every occasion and any object which you wish to make special. Frontcover......Page 1 Title page......Page 3 Contents......Page 4 A Scandinavian Cityscape......Page 5 Cute Cups......Page 6 A Cosy Room......Page 8 A Tidy Kitchen......Page 10 A Visit to the Flea Market......Page 12 Scandinavian Forest Designs......Page 14 Adorable Items from Eastern Europe......Page 16 The Music’s Playing......Page 18 I Love Fruit......Page 20 Sweet Things for Girls......Page 22 Stripes and Polka Dots......Page 24 Japanese Celebrations......Page 26 Birds & Flowers......Page 28 Tasty Tea Time......Page 30 Lace Patterns......Page 32 Scandinavian Style Cross Stitch......Page 34 A Cross Stitch Alphabet......Page 35 Cross Stitch Dogs and Cats......Page 36 Continuous Cross Stitch Patterns......Page 37 Stylish Pouches......Page 38 Sewing Items......Page 39 Signature Stitching on Camisoles......Page 40 Travel Companions......Page 41 Apple Motif Tea Cozy and Teapot Mat......Page 42 Dishcloth and Apron......Page 43 Napkins for Adults and Kids......Page 44 Holders Basket Cloth......Page 45 Transferring Designs......Page 46 Starting to Embroider......Page 47 Embroidery to Conceal a Surface......Page 48 How to Embroider......Page 49 When Using Fabric Other Than That Meant for Cross Stitc......Page 50 Diagrams and Instructions......Page 51 Copyright......Page 98