Publisher Description

Weekend Makes: Embroidery with Buttons is a delightful collection of 25 colourful embroidery projects that use buttons innovatively and creatively. Embroidery is an ancient craft that has been enjoyed and practised for centuries, providing crafters with a relaxing and mindful activity to follow and create beautiful works of art using needlepoint and fabric. In this book, the talented embroidery expert Rosemary Drysdale shows readers how buttons can be incorporated into any design with 25 quick and easy projects that use spare buttons and fabric otherwise left unused in sewing kits. Projects range from: . Beginner to intermediate projects . Easy step-by-step instructions . Illustrated techniques . Beautiful photography The book includes details of the techniques used and colourful templates that aim to make creating as relaxing and straightforward as possible. 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 recognized 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. SELLING POINTS: . 25 embroidery projects suitable for beginner to intermediate embroiderers . Written by an accomplished and well-known embroidery expert . Ideal for using up spare buttons . Includes full instructions, step-by-step photography and clear templates

Author Biography

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. 

Table of Contents

Introduction 7
Tools and Materials 8
Needles 8
Scissors 8
Fabrics 9
Threads 9
Hoops 10
Beads and Buttons 10
Embroidery Basics 11
How to Transfer a Design 11
Putting the Fabric in the Loop without a Lining 11
Putting the Fabric in the Loop with a Lining 12
Finishing Your Work 13
Embroidery Stitches 14
Projects
Black and White 24
Oat in the Window 24
Seashells 34
Hanging Baskets 38
Fantasy Florals 44
Berry Wreath 48
Meadow Clover 52
Bicycle and Balloons 56
Whimsical Daisies 60
Woolly Sheep 64
Floral Sprig 68
Button Flowers 72
Cosy Jumper 76
Spring Garden 80
Blackberries 84
Crinoline Lady 88
Vintage Flowers 92
Feathers 96
Highland Thistle 100
Felt Flowers 104
Colourful Mandala 108
Girl with a Plait 112
Winter Snowflakes 116
Beaded Honeybee 120
Woodland Mushrooms 124
Templates 128
Resources 142
Acknowledgements 142
Index 143

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