Embroidered & Embellished: 85 Stitches Using Thread, Floss, Ribbon, Beads & More - Step-By-Step Visual Guide - Paperback

by Christen Brown (Author)

This richly illustrated reference guide from embroidery expert Christen Brown covers everything you need to make beautiful magic with needle and thread. Learn to sew traditional and silk ribbon embroidery, make raised stitches, and embellish with beads, charms, buttons, and mirrors. Christen shows you how to combine and place stitches to enhance a finished piece and how to work with embroidery threads, ribbons, fabrics, laces, beads, buttons, and other embellishments. - Step-by-step photo instructions show exactly how to sew 85 different stitches - Includes 8 complete embroidery projects to stitch and embellish - The essential embroidery reference for everyone from beginners to experts

Author Biography

Christen Brown has been creating with fiber and fabric since childhood. She studied fashion design in college and has been creating wearable art since 1986. Her ribbon work has been featured worldwide in galleries, fashion shows, and magazines such as Martha Stewart Weddings. Christen lives in San Diego, CA.christenbrown.com