The Hand-Stitched Surface is written by Lynn Krawczyk and 15 keep-sake quality projects that are perfect for those who want to step away from technology and embrace a quiet, meditative approach to handwork and creating art.
It offers techniques and beautiful richly layered mixed media surfaces of both paper and fabric.
The book starts with an overview of tools and supplies. This is followed by a section of stitching essentials which covers a range of basic stitches and how they can be modified. You will learn the effects of mixing thread weights, unique ways to create patterns, how to explore color and tips and tricks on improvisational stitching.
Right away I see 2 projects that I look forward to doing----the Deconstructed Needle Book and the Doodle Love Lap Quilt.
In the Paper Projects section I found 2 things that my middle daughter will enjoy making-- the Paper Succulent Garden and the Origami Candy Catcher.
The back of the book includes templates for the projects that need those. It's a comprehensive book with lots of illustrations for each step. Whether you are a beginner crafter/sewer or an experienced one, there are projects for everyone. Any of the projects would make great gifts as well.
Disclosure: I rec'd a copy of the book for the purpose of this review. I was not compensated in any other way and any opinions are my own. Post contains affiliate links.
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