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Embroidery for Everyone: Easy to Learn Techniques with 50 Patterns!
It’s anyone can learn the art of hand embroidery! This beginner-friendly guide comes with over 50 embroidery patterns so you can put your new skills to work.
Author Kelly Fletcher brings enthusiasm and joy for the needlecrafts through both traditional techniques and innovation. With easy-to-follow instructions , Embroidery for Everyone guides you through an array of stitching techniques and decoration ideas . The patterns offer a wide range of subjects to choose You will learn to embellish clothing , create beautiful needlecraft art with nature and folk images, and make handmade heirloom seasonal decorations .
With a plenitude of patterns to choose from, Embroidery for Everyone includes something for everyone!
Author Kelly Fletcher brings enthusiasm and joy for the needlecrafts through both traditional techniques and innovation. With easy-to-follow instructions , Embroidery for Everyone guides you through an array of stitching techniques and decoration ideas . The patterns offer a wide range of subjects to choose You will learn to embellish clothing , create beautiful needlecraft art with nature and folk images, and make handmade heirloom seasonal decorations .
With a plenitude of patterns to choose from, Embroidery for Everyone includes something for everyone!
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128 pages, Paperback
Published October 19, 2021
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November 22, 2021
This is a sweet little how-to book for beginner or intermediate embroiderers. The 50 patterns include mostly simple designs like a cottage, mushrooms, leaves, a mitten, a dandelion, borders, abstract patterns, folk art designs, monograms, etc. They are whimsical and have just enough details to make them pretty without too much difficulty. The nature designs were my favorites. They do feel a bit old fashioned and traditional with a slightly modern take on colors and patterns, but these definitely aren't the ultra-modern edgy patterns that you're seeing more of these days.
A beginning section gives information on fabrics, how to make stitches, etc. and each pattern shows a full color photo of the finished design in a hoop plus instructions on stitches and colors, with a line pattern on the page and then a reproducible more detailed pattern in the back of the book.
I read a temporary digital ARC of this book courtesy of the publisher.
A beginning section gives information on fabrics, how to make stitches, etc. and each pattern shows a full color photo of the finished design in a hoop plus instructions on stitches and colors, with a line pattern on the page and then a reproducible more detailed pattern in the back of the book.
I read a temporary digital ARC of this book courtesy of the publisher.
November 19, 2021
This embroidery book is perfect for beginners. There are simple motifs: animals, seasonal, homey touches, etc. There are a variety of borders (which is doubly awesome since those aren’t on Etsy!) and several monogram options.
December 24, 2021
Embroidery for Everyone by Kelly Fletcher
Easy to Learn Techniques with 50 Patterns
Simple, effective, charming, embellished designs that can be used on garments, linens, for handkerchiefs, dishtowels or on any fabric you might want to personalize.
What I liked:
* It is beautifully illustrated
* The reminder was given of using handwork as a time for self for mindfulness, meditation, listening to audio books, etc.
* The directions are explicit and easy to follow
* The threads required are mentioned by number
* The stitch guide is better than many
* The patterns are diverse
* It made me think of historical novels with monograms and also the monogram calligraphy course I just took…might be able to create my own designs and embroider them though hankies are not common any longer
* I could see some of the patterns on personalized wedding, birtyday, or baby gifts
* The transfer patters were precise and would be easy to trace onto fabric
* Some of my favorite designs were: dandelion, dragonfly, flowers, mushrooms, pumpkin, snowlflakes, borders, larger diamond, folk designs, circular motifs, neckline and monograms
What I didn’t like:
* Can’t think of anything
Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto – becker & mayer for the ARC – This is my honest review
5 Stars
Easy to Learn Techniques with 50 Patterns
Simple, effective, charming, embellished designs that can be used on garments, linens, for handkerchiefs, dishtowels or on any fabric you might want to personalize.
What I liked:
* It is beautifully illustrated
* The reminder was given of using handwork as a time for self for mindfulness, meditation, listening to audio books, etc.
* The directions are explicit and easy to follow
* The threads required are mentioned by number
* The stitch guide is better than many
* The patterns are diverse
* It made me think of historical novels with monograms and also the monogram calligraphy course I just took…might be able to create my own designs and embroider them though hankies are not common any longer
* I could see some of the patterns on personalized wedding, birtyday, or baby gifts
* The transfer patters were precise and would be easy to trace onto fabric
* Some of my favorite designs were: dandelion, dragonfly, flowers, mushrooms, pumpkin, snowlflakes, borders, larger diamond, folk designs, circular motifs, neckline and monograms
What I didn’t like:
* Can’t think of anything
Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto – becker & mayer for the ARC – This is my honest review
5 Stars
December 9, 2021
What a good discovery ! Loved how simple and well explain this book is ! It is easy to follow, nice to look at, and have really cute design and patterns. Perfect for beginners I will say ! I am looking forward to try some of them. The pattern seems well explain and easy to read and follow.
Thank you Netgalley for this ARC, and looking forward to recommend it !
Thank you Netgalley for this ARC, and looking forward to recommend it !
December 21, 2021
Originally posted on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
Embroidery for Everyone is a nice collection of beginner to intermediate friendly surface embroidery patterns and tutorials by Kelly Fletcher. Released 19th Oct 2021 by Quarto on their becker & mayer! imprint, it's 128 pages and is available in paperback format.
The introductory chapters cover materials, fabric and thread choices, needles, scissors, tensioning devices (hoops) etc etc. as well as stitch diagrams with color photographs showing needle positions and the steps to form each stitch. The step-by-step photos are annotated and accompanied by explanatory text. They're clear and easy to follow.
It should be noted that this book is about surface embroidery, not cross stitch. It's lovely to see tutorials and and upswing in interest for the other fibrearts; it seems like only cross-stitch had any following for a long long time and it's nice to see surface embroidery enjoying a renaissance.
The bulk of the book contains the patterns for the projects in sequential order. The pattern keys contain the flosses by DMC 6 strand floss number. Conversion charts for other brands of floss are not provided in the book, but conversion charts are readily accessible online for readers who prefer another brand of floss, or silk instead of cotton.
The pattern charts are in full color with color keys in a footer bar under the pattern shown with a simplified color line drawing showing the stitch type. The charts also contain color designations for each floss used in the pattern. The patterns are simple and lend themselves well to further embellishment or can used as they are. Full size templates are included in the back of the book for all of the projects.
This would make a nice gift, perhaps bundled with some stitching supplies, for a friend who wants to learn to stitch. It would also make a nice selection for public or school library acquisition, or as a good inspiration source for the home studio.
Four stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
Embroidery for Everyone is a nice collection of beginner to intermediate friendly surface embroidery patterns and tutorials by Kelly Fletcher. Released 19th Oct 2021 by Quarto on their becker & mayer! imprint, it's 128 pages and is available in paperback format.
The introductory chapters cover materials, fabric and thread choices, needles, scissors, tensioning devices (hoops) etc etc. as well as stitch diagrams with color photographs showing needle positions and the steps to form each stitch. The step-by-step photos are annotated and accompanied by explanatory text. They're clear and easy to follow.
It should be noted that this book is about surface embroidery, not cross stitch. It's lovely to see tutorials and and upswing in interest for the other fibrearts; it seems like only cross-stitch had any following for a long long time and it's nice to see surface embroidery enjoying a renaissance.
The bulk of the book contains the patterns for the projects in sequential order. The pattern keys contain the flosses by DMC 6 strand floss number. Conversion charts for other brands of floss are not provided in the book, but conversion charts are readily accessible online for readers who prefer another brand of floss, or silk instead of cotton.
The pattern charts are in full color with color keys in a footer bar under the pattern shown with a simplified color line drawing showing the stitch type. The charts also contain color designations for each floss used in the pattern. The patterns are simple and lend themselves well to further embellishment or can used as they are. Full size templates are included in the back of the book for all of the projects.
This would make a nice gift, perhaps bundled with some stitching supplies, for a friend who wants to learn to stitch. It would also make a nice selection for public or school library acquisition, or as a good inspiration source for the home studio.
Four stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
November 12, 2021
Could embroidery possibly be more charming and delightful?! My mom taught me embroidery when I was five and I have been embroidering since. Though I am accustomed to stitching difficult reproduction samplers and the like, Kelly Fletcher's patterns are breathtaking and fresh. She describes various stitches in wonderful detail using examples. But wait until you see the patterns! Oh, my. I could weep.
My plan is to make nearly all the patterns within this book. Amongst my many favourites are mushrooms (I am a forager and nature nut!), whimsical animals, cozy cottage, snowflakes, beautiful borders, the magnificent diamond (probably not what you think), folk birds/flowers, floral motif and blue neckline. Most patterns are simple but elegant and beautiful. And experts will find challenges, too, in the various stitches. Some will be a refresher which is lovely. There are new-to-me stitches here as well. Thinking of the possible positioning on walls (and elsewhere) is thrilling.
What a place for beginners to start! But intermediate and experts will have fun with this book, too. I am heading to my crafts room in just a moment to ready my fabric and thread, knowing which pattern will be first, a special Christmas gift. My embroidering nieces and sisters will be ecstatic with this book.
My sincere thank you to Quarto Publishing Group - becker & mayer! and NetGalley for the e-ARC of this inspirational and joyful book! I cannot wait to buy the hard copy and already know it will be ear marked, scribbled in and loved.
My plan is to make nearly all the patterns within this book. Amongst my many favourites are mushrooms (I am a forager and nature nut!), whimsical animals, cozy cottage, snowflakes, beautiful borders, the magnificent diamond (probably not what you think), folk birds/flowers, floral motif and blue neckline. Most patterns are simple but elegant and beautiful. And experts will find challenges, too, in the various stitches. Some will be a refresher which is lovely. There are new-to-me stitches here as well. Thinking of the possible positioning on walls (and elsewhere) is thrilling.
What a place for beginners to start! But intermediate and experts will have fun with this book, too. I am heading to my crafts room in just a moment to ready my fabric and thread, knowing which pattern will be first, a special Christmas gift. My embroidering nieces and sisters will be ecstatic with this book.
My sincere thank you to Quarto Publishing Group - becker & mayer! and NetGalley for the e-ARC of this inspirational and joyful book! I cannot wait to buy the hard copy and already know it will be ear marked, scribbled in and loved.
December 21, 2021
Embroidery for Everyone: Easy to Learn Techniques with 50 Patterns! by Kelly Fletcher guides readers through an array of stitching techniques and decoration ideas. The patterns offer a wide variety of subjects to choose from like cute animal patterns, Boho chic borders and motifs, winter snowflakes and snowmen, Thanksgiving turkey, and springtime bunnies and flowers. You will learn to embellish clothing, create beautiful needlecraft art with nature and folk images, and make handmade heirloom seasonal decorations.
Embroidery for Everyone offers readers exactly what the title promises. There is a well done stitch guide, basic instructions and information, and more before readers are shown the first design. The designs are neat and clean, getting slightly harder and more complex as the book goes on but never getting too hard for beginners. As a crafter that is just getting back into needle work this year, after mostly working with tarn for the last decade, this book offers some good reminders and practice designs for me. The instructions are well written and I think the book works well as encouragement and instruction for those new to embroidery and for those looking to refresh or enhance their skill set.
Embroidery for Everyone offers readers exactly what the title promises. There is a well done stitch guide, basic instructions and information, and more before readers are shown the first design. The designs are neat and clean, getting slightly harder and more complex as the book goes on but never getting too hard for beginners. As a crafter that is just getting back into needle work this year, after mostly working with tarn for the last decade, this book offers some good reminders and practice designs for me. The instructions are well written and I think the book works well as encouragement and instruction for those new to embroidery and for those looking to refresh or enhance their skill set.
December 13, 2021
Read this review and more on my blog, uncovered-books.
I received a free copy of Embroidery For Everyone from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion.
Embroidery has always been fascinating. It seems like such an intricate art that was something I would never be able to attempt. Fortunately, books like Embroidery for Everyone help give you the confidence to give it a go yourself.
If you have never encountered embroidery, do not worry as exactly what you need to get started. Not only that, you are taught the different types of embroidery stitch that you will be using over the projects provided in this book.
A plethora of easy to follow patterns are included, with enough variety provided that there should be plenty that you enjoy. Each pattern includes a list of the colour threads that are needed on the DMC colour, what stitches are used to create the pattern, and a template for you to either trace or use an iron-on transfer onto your fabric.
If you are interested in giving embroidery a try, Embroidery for Everyone would be a great place to start.
I received a free copy of Embroidery For Everyone from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion.
Embroidery has always been fascinating. It seems like such an intricate art that was something I would never be able to attempt. Fortunately, books like Embroidery for Everyone help give you the confidence to give it a go yourself.
If you have never encountered embroidery, do not worry as exactly what you need to get started. Not only that, you are taught the different types of embroidery stitch that you will be using over the projects provided in this book.
A plethora of easy to follow patterns are included, with enough variety provided that there should be plenty that you enjoy. Each pattern includes a list of the colour threads that are needed on the DMC colour, what stitches are used to create the pattern, and a template for you to either trace or use an iron-on transfer onto your fabric.
If you are interested in giving embroidery a try, Embroidery for Everyone would be a great place to start.
June 26, 2024
I loved the clean and simple design and composition of the photos and information in this book. The directions are clear and easy to follow, and the patterns are pleasing without being complicated. I especially liked the butterfly, florals, border designs, and monograms. There is a variety of subjects so something will appeal to each reader. The outline patterns for each are included in the back of the book for copying. Instructions for transfer are included in the beginning information, as well as tips for using fabric, thread, and supplies. I love that this is a craft that does not require a pile of equipment! This book is perfect for beginners or artists who enjoy simplicity.
Disclosure statement: A complimentary copy of this book was provided from a tour group, publisher, publicist, or author, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, OR borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR purchased. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are unbiased and my own.
Disclosure statement: A complimentary copy of this book was provided from a tour group, publisher, publicist, or author, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, OR borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR purchased. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are unbiased and my own.
November 14, 2021
I received a copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is an ok guide for beginners. I recommend it more for people who who have some experience with embroidery.
The book includes lots of nature-themed patterns included in the book. The start of the book has some information on choosing materials and fabrics and shows some stitching techniques. There's only a few pictures so if you're not familiar with some of the techniques the book may be difficult to learn from. Similarly there's not a ton of detail in the descriptions and instructions - for example the book says to choose a material that isn't too thick, but doesn't provide information on what too thick means.
The patterns themselves are nice. The patterns are in the back of the book to cut out. Overall not the best book for beginners.
This is an ok guide for beginners. I recommend it more for people who who have some experience with embroidery.
The book includes lots of nature-themed patterns included in the book. The start of the book has some information on choosing materials and fabrics and shows some stitching techniques. There's only a few pictures so if you're not familiar with some of the techniques the book may be difficult to learn from. Similarly there's not a ton of detail in the descriptions and instructions - for example the book says to choose a material that isn't too thick, but doesn't provide information on what too thick means.
The patterns themselves are nice. The patterns are in the back of the book to cut out. Overall not the best book for beginners.
February 14, 2022
Embroidery for Everyone
Easy to Learn Techniques with 50 Patterns!
by Kelly Fletcher
I received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Embroidery and a needlepoint are a craft that can be easily accessible to many. The detailing can make a unique addition to new and old items - to clothing or decorative items. This makes for a nice guide and example of options available to embroider as well as a how to. This will make an excellent addition to any public or home library. 5/5
Easy to Learn Techniques with 50 Patterns!
by Kelly Fletcher
I received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Embroidery and a needlepoint are a craft that can be easily accessible to many. The detailing can make a unique addition to new and old items - to clothing or decorative items. This makes for a nice guide and example of options available to embroider as well as a how to. This will make an excellent addition to any public or home library. 5/5
September 22, 2022
A good book for beginners with simple motifs and clear instructions for each project. The embroidery techniques at the beginning of the book aren’t explained very well, but one could look it up on YouTube (or use the more heavy-duty guidebooks such as DK’s Embroidery: A Step-by-Step Guide to More Than 200 Stitches).
December 1, 2021
Although not all of these designs are to my taste, this is a good resource for beginners to embroidery and I think my 9 year old would love stitching these designs. I did very much like the borders and would definitely stitch some of those as pillowcase embroideries. I also liked the snowflakes design and thought the introductory stitches section was extremely clear! I can also imagine doing the later project in the book (37 the diamond, and the folk birds and flowers) in crewelwork.
April 11, 2022
I bought a kit recently to try my hand at embroidery and on the front it even said it was beginner friendly. Opern up the package to realize there are no instructions at all! Don't know how you can be beginner friendly without having any insturctions. Luckily this embroidery book is beginner friendly. It has beautiful patterns with terrific instructions to go with it.
I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review,
I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review,
December 3, 2021
I liked the way the type of stitches and how to do them are displayed. The patterns are easy to follow and basic enough if you want to customize the.
December 5, 2021
Absolutely gutted I can’t open this book, so this rating reflects the fact I can’t read it.
Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.
Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.
February 21, 2023
Wonderful embroidery book! Teaches you the basics through cute projects. Highly recommend. A great library find!!
September 13, 2023
Would do the springtime rabbit and some of the folk designs.
November 24, 2024
The simplicity of Kelly’s designs belies the exquisite beauty and detail of her embroidery.
April 25, 2025
3.5 stars. This book had a nice gallery of stitches, as well as a nice pattern selection.
July 22, 2022
Thank you to Edelweiss for this DRC. Great for beginners like me. Clear instructions, great layout.
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