Stitchcraft: An Embroidery Book of Simple Stitches and Peculiar Patterns (Spiral Bound)

Author/Editor Comments:

A note from the author on her approach in Stitchcraft Although I do provide basic patterns at the back of this book, I don't feel it is necessary to follow an embroidery pattern. To me, the beauty of embroidery is having the freedom to make design decisions as you work on a piece. The projects in Stitchcraft are not written as an embroidery kit might be, with every single step and stitch listed. Rather, I provide patterns along with notes about how I approached each piece to get you started. You should feel free to substitute colors and other elements to make your piece unique to you.

• From sales rep: "I want to underscore what an incredibly gorgeous book this is, and it was the book that I presented at Winter Institute that the booksellers loved most. It is weird, and lush and hits the quirky sweet spot for so many indies! I think this will be a winner all through the year and a cornerstone for any Halloween table this fall."
• Stitchcraft was selected and featured in Publishers Weekly Arts & Crafts 2018 Roundup
• Classical embroidery samplers get a refresh with modern designs and motifs, featuring peculiar, unexpected elements
• Book contains 30 projects with full patterns and stunning photography

Contributor Bio:Partridge, Gayla
Gayla Partridge is a Texas native with a Fine Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin. Her initial creative focus was stained glass; however, in 2002, she began working in photography, launching a successful ten-year career creating high-concept fine art designing and photographing intensely detailed and complex handmade sets, costumes, and vignettes. Gayla's brings the same eye for fine art and detail to embroidery, her newest creative passion.