Embroidery Companion: Classic Designs for Modern Living : 30 Projects in Decorative Embroidery, Counted Crioss Stitch, and Crewelwork

This title is suitable for both beginner and more advanced stitchers interested in adding beautiful, inventive embroidery details to their lives. It includes 30 projects accompanied by stitch charts, templates, pattern pieces and instructions for finishing. Luscious photography and Alicia's hand-drawn illustrations make this a truly lovely book. For fans of Alicia Paulson's charming handmade gifts and accessories and for both beginner and more advanced stitchers interested in adding beautiful, inventive embroidery details to their lives. In this follow-up to "Stitched in Time" (9780307406262), Alicia shares 30 of her dream embroidery projects. Many of the projects are functional, a few are purely decorative, but all of them can be adapted as desired. Organized into three sections - decorative embroidery, counted cross-stitch and crewelwork - the projects are accompanied by stitch charts, templates, pattern pieces and instructions for finishing.