Description
This book is made for beginners in embroidery. It is also a great resource to introduce hand embroidery to children, with easy and fun-to-do patterns.
In this book, find a collection of carefully and thoughtfully handpicked 12 Basic Stitches that have stood the test of time. Learning these 12 Basic Stitches will lay the foundation for you to go for the advanced ones.
An absolute beginner will find this book a delight as it touches upon every necessary information required to start from scratch. Each stitch also comes with super useful information on how to deal with the stitches in different situations. You will learn how to use them in circles, corners, curves, and joints. It will also give you other tips that will make you comfortable with hand embroidery.
This also means that it is an excellent book for children who want to start with the basics of hand embroidery and cultivate a hobby of value. The ten practice patterns are fun and easy- you will find one that you would love to try! It also includes a beautiful pincushion project with guides to make it. Try this book and make something beautiful today ❤️.
The Hand Embroidery for Beginners eBook includes:
- 12 basic hand embroidery stitches with step-by-step photographic illustrations
- Photographic tips to deal with circles, corners, curves, joints, and scattered fillings
- Materials and tools required
- Drawing, tracing and transferring patterns
- Hooping the fabric, separating the floss and threading the needle
- Methods for finishing and knotting the thread
- Color wheel and guide for picking colors
- 10 patterns and projects, with stitch guides and samplers
Sarah has been researching and sharing hand embroidery lessons for over 17 years, making it accessible to everyone around the globe.
Mara Rafferty (verified owner) –
Really great book! It’s super clear, uncluttered, and really helpful for a first time doing embroidery. I was worried because I’m a complete newbie, but the book had everything I needed!
I love the patterns at the end, and am working through them one by one. Here’s my finished color wheel sampler!
Jane Scargill (verified owner) –
What a find. Every aspect of this book is excellent. Good value for money paid. Very clear easy to follow pictorial instructions ,videos and
well organised chapters. Would highly recommend this book. As a 71 year old just starting the embroidery journey I find the book so easy to follow.
Jenny King (verified owner) –
So well presented and easy to follow.
Lovely ideas to practice with as well.
Nancy Rocknich –
Must have book for anyone who enjoys embroidery. Beginner or advanced there is something for every one in this book I refer to almost daily. All of Sarah’s instructions are clear and easy to follow. I would highly recommend this book to any who loves embroidery.
BrendaB (verified owner) –
This book is absolutely wonderful. Well organized, so informative and just enough content to educate without feeling overwhelmed. This will definitely be my go to book as I learn to do all the stitches. I previously purchased Sarah’s book called “Hand Embroidery for Left Handers” and that book is just as great. I even started teaching my 7- year old granddaughter using Zoom meeting, some very basic embroidery tips in the book. She drew her own snowman picture and has been learning to outline using the backstitch! It’s been much fun for me as we learn together. Thank you Sarah for the wonderful books and all the work you put into making them. Embroidery is one of my favorite ways for relaxing and I just love the quiet time .
I would recommend these books to anyone who wants to learn embroidery. They are a perfect way to start.
Kavya (verified owner) –
This book has very clear and illustrated instructions for the basic stitches to get you started with embroidery. I practiced the stitches for a while and found it very easy to embroider simple mini-projects. I would totally recommend this book to anyone who is looking to get started. The well-annotated photos helped me understand the stitches accurately. You will love it!
I have added a picture of my recent project which was done using Back Stitches, Satin Stitch(padded), Stem Stitches, and French Knots.
Jean Skelding (verified owner) –
This i such a beautiful book. Sarah has included so much information, from the history of embroidery to the difference between needles, fabrics and threads and the book is full of really lovely illustrations. It is absolutely ideal for beginners but also a more experienced stitcher would find plenty of ideas here too. The patterns are a real bonus and Sarah explains different ways to transfer them to fabric.
It is amazingly good value for money and I highly recommend the book.
Clive Simmons (verified owner) –
This is such a lovely book, so practical and so beautiful. The steps in completing the stitches are clearly explained and the pictures are very pretty. My love for hand embroidery is entirely due to Sarah’s inspired tutorials and this is a wonderful addition to the library.
Lila (verified owner) –
I am delighted with this book. I was not really a stitching person, but this book might bring a change! This was recommended to me by my daughter and she bought it for me. She already has Sarah’s other big book and is happy with it. Sarah has shown how to work each stitch and how to apply them in different ways. The patterns are lovely and different from each other. This book has made sure we are not overwhelmed with a lot of stitches but has included enough. It has excited me into taking up the needle and thread. I have already traced the mandala pattern to start my work!