Stitch & Sew: Beautifully Embroider 31 Projects

by Aneela Hoey

“Chock-full of ideas for producing accessories that incorporate embroidery. Readers get a two-for-one primer on the basics of embroidery and sewing.” —Publishers Weekly Revive your love for hand stitching with thirty fresh embroidery designs! Showcase your needlework on five pretty, practical projects—a drawstring bag, clutch, flex case, change purse, and zipper pouch. Learn beginner to advanced embroidery one stitch at a time, testing your thread choices in a lively sampler notebook on textured fabrics like chambray, yarn-dyed linen, and canvas. Each project is shown with six unique motifs and color stories to inspire your own artistry.“A wonderful resource as it is filled with wonderful bag patterns as well as multiple embroidery patterns . . . The instructions are very clear and the patterns are simple enough that even a beginner like me was able to get wonderful results. There is some amazing embroidery out there, but if you’re looking to learn how to stitch many simple to intermediate stitches, this book is for you.” —The Sewing Librarian“The book is great with instructions on how to embroider if you haven’t before . . . this has me wanting to see other books by Aneela Hoey.” —Jo’s Country Junction

Genres: Nonfiction, Crafts, Sewing

269 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 1, 2018

Reviews

[Tessa · Rating 3 out of 5]

This woman really loves bags. The embroidery patterns are pretty.

[Tracy Shephard · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the perfect project to combine your hand stitching with your sewing machine.

Everything you need to know is included, from transferring patterns, to making up your desired project.

The embroidery is just divine, all the stitches you need are shown both visually and written so they are simple to understand.

The projects are small and beautiful, and very useful. Each technique is explained and the patterns are included. The Notebook is the ideal project to practice your stitching and looks amazing.

I love this book. It is simple but the finish of the designs is absolutely beautiful. they would make pretty gifts to give away and if you are a beginner or someone who has been embroidering for ever, this is a book you will love and enjoy.

[Panda Incognito · Rating 4 out of 5]

The main reason why I don't embroider anymore is because I don't have time while I'm working and in school. The second reason is because it's hard to invest time in a project that has no perceived use. This book answers the second dilemma by providing detailed templates, patterns, and instructions for how to create and embroider zipper bags, coin purses, and other useful items.

[Vivian Wiltshire · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book...the patterns for stitching were beautiful and as well as really easy to do. I have used some of the more simple designs to make cards and they turned out really well. I loved using this book and gave it a 3.5 out of 5 stars!

[Helen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this more than her 100 book. More ideas that would work for me. Still fabulous details on how to do all the stitches.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspiration for new projects!

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good easy to read stitch guide for hand embroidery.

[Melly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really lovely — she has you make a pretty sampler notebook to practice stitches, along with all the little bags. Want to buy!

[Tiff · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great for ideas on how to put embroidery patterns on little pouches.

[Awjtf · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lovely embroidery projects!

[Ruth · Rating 3 out of 5]

These are cute, but very simplistic. There's some nice bag projects to make.