May 09
Embroidery guru Erica Fortgens has come up with another great book of ideas for stitching on paper! With intricate florals and stunning geometic designs, Erica's projects are aimed at crafters with some sewing skills already, although beginners will be able to follow her designs with a little practice. All you need is some threads, a needle and a piercing tool and you'll soon be amazing your friends with embroidered greetings.
* Papercraft Inspirations *
Issue 56
Erica Fortgens shows us how to take our needle and thread and apply our sewing skills to create beautiful cards. Combining the latest techniques with new materials, she shows how to create stylish and elegant cards featuring sewn flowers, animals, mandalas, geometric shapes and more. Each card is accompanied by an embroidery pattern, along with detailed step-by-steps and materials.
* SIMPLY CARDS & PAPERCRAFT *
Summer 09
Card makers will be delighted with Erica Fortgen's new book with step-by-step instructions. Erica explains, in a straightforward manner, the techniques of embroidery on paper, with metallic threads, ribbons and beads. The results are fresh and original. Jill Keat, St Stephen-in-Brannel
* West Country Embroiderers *