The Embroidery Book and Stencils Set

This duo of books by Christen Brown are here to help you learn the tranquility of slow stitching. The Embroidery Book is a step-by-step, visual guide to 149 embroidery stitches, motifs, and extras. Go beyond basic color theory–robust color charts take the guesswork out of choosing thread, silk ribbon, buttons, beads, and trims. Then take your embroidery to the next level with luxurious seam treatments and stunning stand-alone designs!In Christen Brown's Embroidery Stencils book, you'll find a collection of 4 easy-to-use stitch templates. Just position the stencil where desired and mark your designs with a quilter's pencil to get your embroidery off to an accurate start! The expert instructions and tips in the complete 16-page how-to booklet give you confidence in where and how to make your stitches, while the decorative and inventive designs add an unexpected creative element. Laser-cut durable, translucent, medium-weight plastic, the stencils are easy to handle and create perfect mark