Future Craft Ideas

1) Mini hoop embroideries: over 60 little masterpieces to stitch and wear

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Stitch a multitude of embroidery designs--all within a cute and tiny mini hoop! Following the simple instructions inside, learn how to create over 60 tiny masterpieces in a wide range of styles by original mini embroidery hoop creator Sonia Lyne, founder of Dandelyne. Using these little hoops as your canvas learn to stitch it all, from classic embroidered flowers and appliqué animals through to abstract stitch 'n' paint shapes and tasselled creatures....

2) The embroidered closet: modern hand-stitching for upgrading and upcycling your wardrobe

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Stratkotter, Alexandra

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Perfect for all levels of stitchers, this instructional guide to garment embroidery, in which sustainability meets DIY, demonstrates how to embellish clothing through stylish and classic designs, and includes information on tools, techniques, and stitches.

3) Joyful mending: visible repairs for the perfectly imperfect things we love!

Author

Misumi, Noriko

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Examples of using "kintsugi," a Japanese decorative mending technique, to extend the life of clothes and other fabric goods.

4) The art of punch needle embroidery

Author

Suarez, Marie

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Nature projects

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"Create stunning embroidered designs with yarns, threads, fabric and more without needing to learn dozens of stitches! Punch needle embroidery is similar to rug hooking, and involves punching threads into fabric using a tool to form raised, decorative loops. It is a technique that is easy to grasp in very little time. A traditional technique that came out of the US in the 19th century, punch needle has been revitalized and is appealing to many textile...

5) Sisters gonna stitch: step by step embroidery patterns for the modern day stitcher

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Cotton Clara

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A fabulous collection of funny, sassy, uplifting embroidery patterns for the modern-day stitcher. Be inspired to kickstart your crafting journey with 50 gorgeous designs, as well as hints and tips from the experts at Cotton Clara. Each pattern features an empowering, inspirational message that will speak to a new wave of embroiderers looking to add a fun, feminist slant to their artwork.

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