Learn the craft of making wonderful embroideries on paper, using paper pricking and embroidery techniques. Each project is accompied by full step-by-step instructions.
This quick and striking craft adds a wonderful heirloom quality to your papercraft projects, and this inventive and practical guide will get you stitching in no time!
Seven projects with thirty-four variations
Over 200 step-by-step photographs
Creative ways to use and re-use your embroidery templates
Aug 08
If you happen to think that folding and cutting paper isn't quite for you, yet you'd still like to try your hand at some pretty cards and trinkets, then Cynthia Rapson's book might be of interest. Step-by-step instructions on how to emboss, "prick" and stitch into the tiny holes you create mean that this book is perfect for beginners and the more experienced crafter alike.
* PEOPLES FRIEND *May 08
Grab a needle and thread and transform your cards! If you thought embroidery was the realm of cross stitchers or risks looking old fashioned, think again! The projects in this book bring it right up to date - and on to your cards! - by combining stitching with embossing and die-cutting for a modern look. There's no confusing lingo as all you need is straight stitch or backstitch to decorate pricked patterns. There's plenty of step-by-step instructions to help you get started plus photos of finished cards to get those creative juices flowing!
* Papercraft Inspirations *June 08
Here's an opportunity to learn the craft of making wonderful embroideries on paper, using paper pricking and embroidery techniques. Each project is accompanied by full step-by-step instructions. This quick and striking craft adds a wonderful heirloom quality to your papercraft projects and the inventive and practical guide will get you stitching in no time. There are seven projects with 34 variations and over 200 step-by-step photographs. It's also a creative way to use and re-use your embroidery templates.
* Machine Knitting Monthly *Introduction 6
Materials and equipment 8
Basic techniques 12
Blush Card 16
Eastern Promise 24
Crystal Chic Card 32
Spring Bag 40
Collage Sweethearts 50
Memory Album 60
Canvas Art 68
Patterns 76
Index 80