First Time Embroidery and Cross Stitch: The Absolute Beginner's Guide - Learn by Doing * Step-By-Step Basics + Projects, Paperback/Linda Wyszynski

Description Learning how to embroider and cross stitch has never been simpler Like having a personal instructor at your side, this beginner's guide teaches everything you need to know about a variety of hand stitching techniques. Filled with detailed descriptions of materials and tools, the easy step-by-step instructions for classic embroidery , crewel , and cross-stitch will have you creating and embellishing projects like jewelry, journal covers, pillows, fashions, and more with confidence. With First Time Embroidery and Cross Stitch , you'll be personalizing your own amazing pieces with beautiful stitches in no time. About the Author Linda Wyszynski of Hearthside Creations, LLC, is an award-winning needlearts designer with more than 20 years of experience. She specializes in embroidery, silk ribbon embroidery, fabric beading, needlepoint, and cross-stitch, and enjoys using embellishments as well as stamps and stencils to highlight needlework. Linda also teaches internationally, including the needlework correspondence classes for the Embroiderers' Guild of America's Education Department. She has authored and co-authored several books and contributed articles to Craft, Needlework, Home Decor, and many other magazines. She lives in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.