num_pages: 208
description: Step inside the enchanted world of arcane imagery and rich esoteric symbolism in this deeply imaginative embroidery art book!Author Gayla Partridge draws upon her knowledge of vintage anatomical artwork floral design palmistry Ouija and oddities from the natural world to create magical witchy twists on an age-old craft. Through extraordinary stylized photography and detailed close-ups of designs the embroidery art in Stitchcraft is entirely achievable with basic stitches and easy-to-follow instructions enchanting beginners and expert crafters alike. Stitchcraft  30 intricate embroidery designs using a combination of nine basic stitches Insights from the author on how she created each piece  30 basic patterns to get you started embroidering your own version of her designsFrom the anatomy of a snake to floral skulls from palmistry hands to botanical hearts readers will be inspired to recreate Partridges spellbinding designs and to make them their own.
language: English
title: Stitchcraft: An Embroidery Book of Simple Stitches and Peculiar Patterns
publisher: Blue Star Press