Get the know-how you need to create beautiful quilts and decorative quilted items Quilting is a fun hobby -- but where do you begin? From selecting fabrics and designing a quilt to stitching by hand or machine, this friendly guide shows you how to put all the pieces together -- and create a wide variety of quilted keepsakes for your home.
With this easy guide, you'll have instructions and illustrations for working 40 common embroidery stitches right at your fingertips. Practice your stitches, getting started right away with the 3 sampler patterns included. When you are finished, hang your work on the wall or use it to embellish another item in your home.
The book features vibrant embroidery projects perfect for enhancing your Christmas decor, including colorful stockings, tree centerpieces, and whimsical ornaments. It offers unique ideas like hand-stitched wine bags for thoughtful gifting and eye-catching felt peppermint candies to add a festive touch. Each design aims to bring warmth and creativity to your holiday celebrations.