Embroidery Made Easy

Learn to create a variety of birds following the newest embroidery trend: thread painting. Through a collection of 12 detailed, full-color patterns, aspiring and established embroidery artists will discover how to employ the art of thread painting to create a range of popular birds and waterfowl from around the world, including North America, the Amazon rain forest, and Europe. Thread painting is the name for using single strands of embroidery floss to create lifelike images with beautifully blended gradients of color and detail. Fortunately, the process is not as hard as it sounds! After learning a bit about how to create gradients and blend colors, anyone can create incredible embroidered masterpieces. Embroidery Made Easy: Beautiful Birds includes: • A primer on embroidery materials, setup, and thread painting techniques • Patterns that indicate where each color should go and when the gradients should begin • For each project, step-by-step instructions and reference images of the finished piece. Perfect for needlepoint artists of all skill levels, there is no better time to learn how to create beautiful birds in embroidery.

Thready or knot, here we come… easy botanical embroidery patterns with iron-on transfers to make your next embroidery project a breeze! In this innovative, high-quality booklet you'll discover 12 beautiful botanical designs, aimed at complete newcomers to embroidery, as well as more experienced stitchers looking for an easy, mindful project. • Beginner-friendly booklet featuring step-by-step stitch guides, full-colour photos and thread keys. • Tear-out heat-activated transfers take all the hassle out of transferring the designs onto your fabric. • 12 creative designs to choose from: Blackthorn Bramble, Fields of Provence, Forest Ferns, Highland Heathers, Japanese Garden, Rose Garden, Seedhead Spray, Succulents, Wildflower Meadow, Wildwood, Winter Walk and Wintertide. Learn a range of hand embroidery stitches, create lovely keepsakes, and enjoy the process with this great-value embroidery experience, from crafting expert Stephanie Carswell, founder of Hawthorn Handmade.

Thready or knot, here we come… easy animal embroidery patterns with iron-on transfers to make your next embroidery project a breeze! In this innovative, high-quality booklet you'll discover 12 beautiful animal designs, aimed at complete newcomers to embroidery, as well as more experienced stitchers looking for an easy, mindful project. • Beginner-friendly booklet featuring step-by-step stitch guides, full-colour photos and thread keys. • Tear-out heat-activated transfers take all the hassle out of transferring the designs onto your fabric. • 12 creative designs to choose from: Cat, Hedgehog, Puffin, Alpaca, Sheep, Unicorn, Elephant, Butterfly, Hare, Fox, Bee and Giraffe. Learn a range of hand embroidery stitches, create lovely keepsakes, and enjoy the process with this great-value embroidery experience, from crafting expert Stephanie Carswell, founder of Hawthorn Handmade.