Floral Embroidery: Create 10 beautiful modern embroidery projects inspired by nature

by Teagan Olivia Sturmer

Overview

10 floral embroidery patterns that provide a modern twist to an age-old craft.

Floral Embroidery reawakens the age-old practice of embroidery, giving to it a new and modern twist. In this book, you will find 10 embroidery patterns that weave together stunning colors, ancient stitches, and florals picked from your grandmother’s garden. From simple patterns, to more complex and intricate pieces, your creativity will grow and flourish. You will learn to stitch dusty pink roses, leaves and stems that will trail to the edges of your embroidery hoop, and the smallest details that will pull your hoop together and compose the most beautiful bouquet. Once you have completed the patterns, you will be given the tools to create your own original pieces and where to find the materials to do so.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781526759580
Publisher:	Pen and Sword
Publication date:	11/20/2020
Series:	Crafts
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	1,075,798
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Teagan Sturmer is an embroidery artist and writer living on the feisty shores of Lake Superior. When she isn’t stitching or crafting words with a pen, she directs and acts in local theater productions. She lives with her husband Brice, who owns and operates a coffee roastery in their hometown. Teagan is never without a needle and thread and has been known to carry Shakespeare around with her wherever she goes.

Editorial Reviews

11/16/2020

Embroidery shop owner Sturmer combines her “passion for embroidery, flowers, and Shakespeare” in this beautiful and accessible beginner’s guide to embroidery. Each chapter begins with a quote from the Bard and contains vibrant photos. Beginners will appreciate the chapter titled “The Basics,” which offers a list of materials and instructions for the fundamental stitches used in the projects. Sturmer then presents 10 designs, progressing from “Simple Leaves and Stems,” which uses “the easiest of stitches,” to the intricate “Spooky Bouquet,” which is made up of multiple colors and stitches. The patterns are organized so as to build upon skills and gradually add new ones, culminating in a final chapter that teaches readers how to design their own floral patterns. This colorful, thoughtfully arranged guide is an excellent place for aspiring embroidery artists to start. (Nov.)

Publishers Weekly

Sturmer's experience in writing, embroidery, and theater directing makes her first-ever foray into crafts booking multidimensional. Quoting her Oma (German for grandmother), “Whatever we do, we must create,” is her theme for this book that showcases her talent, with ten floral projects, an intimate narrative, and snippets from the likes of William Shakespeare. Readers can expect all the usuals, like materials, descriptions, and a very elementary stitch guide (showcasing six
stitches in total, with the most complicated being the French knot and the rose wheel). Patterns are separated into three sections—the basics, detailed, and intricate—and accompanied by directions, "ingredients," and good-quality color photographs. “Extras” for each project are additional suggestions, like alternate uses (other than pillows) such as a gift announcement. Two roundup chapters highlight four techniques for finishing your hoop and templates.

Booklist

11/01/2020

From one of her grandmothers, embroidery artist, Instagram star, and Etsy contributor Sturmer learned the importance of creating art. Sturmer was largely inspired by her grandmother's beautiful flower garden that was always a place of many happy memories and her own love of Shakespeare. After covering the basic materials needed and the range of stitches required, Sturmer offers crafters 10 different floral-themed projects ranging from basic—Rosemary Sprig Arrangement—to intricate—Spooky Bouquet—in design. Each project includes added tips that can help inject another layer of creativity. Sturmer also provides brief tutorials on creating your own embroidery patterns for those wishing to branch out on their own. VERDICT While the scope of this gorgeously photographed book is narrow, there is a wealth of easy-to-follow information for both novice and advanced embroiderers, who by carefully stitching along with Sturmer will soon find their homes blooming with colorful art.—John Charles, formerly of Scottsdale P.L., AZ

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