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Weekend Makes: Embroidery with Buttons is a delightful collection of projects
which use buttons in an innovative and creative way.
Embroidery is an ancient craft that has been enjoyed and practiced for centuries, providing crafters with a relaxing and mindful activity to create beautiful works of art using needlepoint and fabric. In this book, the talented embroidery expert Rosemary Drysdale adds a new twist.
With detailed illustrations and beautiful photography readers will learn how buttons can be incorporated into any design.
- 25 embroidery projects suitable for beginner to intermediate embroiderers
- Written by an accomplished and well-known embroidery expert
- A unique way to use that stash of buttons in sewing kits
- Includes full instructions, step-by-step photography and clear templates
Introduction 7
Tools and Materials 8
Needles 8
Scissors 8
Fabrics 9
Threads 9
Hoops 10
Beads and Buttons 10
Embroidery Basics 11
How to Transfer a Design 11
Putting the Fabric in the Loop without a Lining 11
Putting the Fabric in the Loop with a Lining 12
Finishing Your Work 13
Embroidery Stitches 14
Projects
Black and White 24
Oat in the Window 24
Seashells 34
Hanging Baskets 38
Fantasy Florals 44
Berry Wreath 48
Meadow Clover 52
Bicycle and Balloons 56
Whimsical Daisies 60
Woolly Sheep 64
Floral Sprig 68
Button Flowers 72
Cosy Jumper 76
Spring Garden 80
Blackberries 84
Crinoline Lady 88
Vintage Flowers 92
Feathers 96
Highland Thistle 100
Felt Flowers 104
Colorful Mandala 108
Girl with a Plait 112
Winter Snowflakes 116
Beaded Honeybee 120