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Product Identifiers

PublisherQuarto Publishing Group USA

ISBN-101633228843

ISBN-139781633228849

eBay Product ID (ePID)8038553096

Product Key Features

Book TitleEmpowered Embroidery : Transform Sketches into Embroidery Patterns and Stitch Strong, Iconic Women from the Past and Present

Number of Pages128 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicNeedlework / Needlepoint, Needlework / Embroidery, Needlework / Cross-Stitch, General

Publication Year2021

IllustratorYes

GenreCrafts & Hobbies

AuthorAmy L. Frazer

Book SeriesArt Makers Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight20.5 Oz

Item Length11.8 in

Item Width9.6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2021-444294

Dewey Edition23

ReviewsIf you're looking to try thread painting and stitch projects of inspiring individuals, this book is definitely for you., "It makes it easy to sketch, stitch, and create favorite female icons, from empowering women of today to honoring women of the past." - Midwest Book Review, Tons of tips for creating hair and facial features with floss, warm-up exercises, and gorgeous large photos of the projects that help you easily mimic the techniques. Honestly, I kinda want to frame some of the pictures in this book!, "Illustrator Frazer brings a feminist flair to embroidery in her winning debut that "honors the lifetime and work" of such feminist trailblazers as Eleanor Roosevelt, Frida Kahlo, and Harriet Tubman. ... Embroiderers looking to push their creativity will be rewarded by these projects.", "Illustrator Frazer brings a feminist flair to embroidery in her winning debut that "honors the lifetime and work" of such feminist trailblazers as Eleanor Roosevelt, Frida Kahlo, and Harriet Tubman. ... Embroiderers looking to push their creativity will be rewarded by these projects." - Publishers Weekly, It makes it easy to sketch, stitch, and create favorite female icons, from empowering women of today to honoring women of the past.

Series Volume Number3

Volume NumberVolume 3

Dewey Decimal746.44

Table Of ContentIntroduction Essential Tools & Materials Drawing Ideas Getting Started Stitching Guide & Techniques Stitch Map Transferring Designs to Fabric Step-by-Step Drawing & Embroidery Projects Frida Kahlo Eleanor Roosevelt Maya Angelou Harriet Tubman Ruth Bader Ginsburg Michelle Obama Resources About the Artist

SynopsisArt Makers: Empowered Embroidery makes it easy to learn to embroider iconic women. With simple sketching instructions, an overview of embroidery basics, step-by-step stitching projects, and portraits of strong women, this book appeals to artists, crafters, stitchers, and more. With Art Makers: Empowered Embroidery , learn to sketch and stitch strong, recognisable women from all walks of life. Featuring sketching and illustration instructions, basic stitches, embroidery techniques, and 8 projects with portraits of famous women, this book is a must-have tool for hands-on artists and crafters. If you're a beginning embroiderer, start with the basic stitches and embroidery instructions at the beginning of the book. Essential tools, warm-up exercises, tips for embroidering facial features and hair, and general information on embroidery will give you the know-how you need to get started. Then dive into sketching your favourite female cultural and historical icons, including: * Michelle Obama * Ruth Bader Ginsburg * Frida Kahlo * Greta Thunberg * Eleanor Roosevelt * Maya Angelou * and many more! Once you've sketched your figures, follow along with the step-by-step embroidery projects as you learn to stitch the women featured in the book-and anyone else you admire! All of the projects are beautifully paired with large photos so that you can easily mimic the techniques at home while relaxing with your embroidery. The author is a professional illustrator, designer, and embroiderer uniquely suited to give instruction on this fun, trending embroidery technique. With her expert tips, you're sure to enjoy learning a new hobby, or advancing your skills if you're already familiar with embroidery. Art Makers: Empowered Embroidery makes it easy to sketch, stitch, and create your favourite female icons, from empowering women of today to icons of the past. The Art Makers series is designed for beginning artists and arts-and-crafts enthusiasts who are interested in experiencing fun hands-on mediums, including polymer clay and papier-mache., Art Makers: Empowered Embroidery teaches readers how to create embroidered portraits of iconic women, blending basic and advanced stitching techniques with inspirational art projects that celebrate feminism and creativity., Art Makers: Empowered Embroidery makes it easy to learn to embroider iconic women. With simple sketching instructions, an overview of embroidery basics, step-by-step stitching projects, and portraits of strong women, this book appeals to artists, crafters, stitchers, and more., With Art Makers: Empowered Embroidery , learn to sketch and stitch strong, recognizable women from all walks of life. Featuring sketching and illustration instructions , basic stitches , embroidery techniques , and 6 projects with portraits of famous women , this book is a must-have tool for hands-on artists and crafters. If you're a beginning embroiderer, start with the basic stitches and embroidery instructions at the beginning of the book. Essential tools, warm-up exercises, tips for embroidering facial features and hair, and general information on embroidery will give you the know-how you need to get started. Then dive into sketching your favorite female cultural and historical icons: Frida Kahlo Eleanor Roosevelt Maya Angelou Harriet Tubman Ruth Bader Ginsburg Michelle Obama Once you've sketched your figures, follow along with the step-by-step embroidery projects as you learn to stitch the women featured in the book--and anyone else you admire! All of the projects are beautifully paired with large photos so that you can easily mimic the techniques at home while relaxing with your embroidery. The author is a professional illustrator, designer, and embroiderer uniquely suited to give instruction on this fun, trending embroidery technique. With her expert tips, you're sure to enjoy learning a new hobby, or advancing your skills if you're already familiar with embroidery. Art Makers: Empowered Embroidery makes it easy to sketch, stitch, and create your favorite female icons, from empowering women of today to icons of the past. The Art Makers series is designed for beginning artists and arts-and-crafts enthusiasts who are interested in experiencing fun hands-on mediums, including polymer clay and papier-mache.

LC Classification NumberTT773