Sublime Stitching

Hundreds of Hip Embroidery Patterns and How-To

By Jenny Hart, Alexandra Grablewski

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Average Rating: (See all 3 reviews) Format: Paperback, 48 pages Other Information: Illustrated Published In: United States, August 2006 Other Editions: Paperback, USA $34.99 $32.98 View Quantity Available: 28 Ships within 6-10 days Elizabeth Taylor, Carrie Fisher, Tracey Ullman, and Laura Dern all own her work. Now, in her much-anticipated first book, embroidery pioneer Jenny Hart brings her sublime designs to everyone. Expanding on the offerings of her "Stitch-It Kit," "Sublime Stitching" offers all the instructions, tips, and hip patterns needed to create hundreds of stylish projects. Perfect for stitchers of all experience levels, this charmingly photographed book includes simple directions and inspiring project ideas for stitching up jeans, handbags, neckties, baby bibs, and more. Best of all are the entirely original, ready-to-use iron-on patterns bound in the back. Jenny has included all sorts of delightful designs from cheeky margaritas and maracas to classic teapots and cupcakes. These patterns are easy to remove after using, and a cinch to store in the handy pockets on the inside covers. Believe it or not, each pattern can be used up to nine times. Now that's sublime. Publisher: Chronicle Books ISBN: 0811850110 EAN: 9780811850117 Dimensions: 20.17 x 23.52 x 2.84 centimeters (0.74 kg)

This book has a lot of patterns as well as tips on making your own. The way the patterns are set out lets the user can pick and choose what goes into a piece and also has room for added embellishments, therefore allowing it to be quite original. The how to section is very helpful, and gives advice right from a beginners level. It also has examples of how to incoprorate the embroidery into everyday useful items

This book is mostly patterns, but I found the front how-to section more helpful. It's like having a friendly embroidery expert in your living room, someone who won't laugh at you or your choice of materials. I found the stitching diagrams to be more helpful than other publications - there are numbers for needle steps and written suggestions to get you out of the tight spots. I only used one illustration out of the patterns section and probably won't use many more, but I still think it was a worthwhile purchase.

There are stacks of simple designs for stiching in this book. It would be great for beginners although I found it useful for inspiration, there is pretty much a design for any occasion you can think of. The format of the book being ringbound makes it very practical and able to withstand the wear and tear of use.

The only downside is I would have liked some photos of finished products.