CRAFTY BOOKSHELF
Read on to find out our favourite new books for stitchers this month...
LIT STITCH: 25 CROSS¢STITCH PATTERNS FOR BOOK LOVERS
BOOK RIOT [Abrams Books]
‘Clever and quirky cross-stitch patterns that proudly show o your love for all things literary’ – that’s the promise of
Lit Stitch. Inside you’ll find heaps of bookish patterns – some to be made as bookmarks and others designed to be pictures or gifts. Most are beginner friendly and can be completed in just a few hours. A section is dedicated to guiding newbies through the stitches – making this a great gift for a bookworm who’s a stitching novice.
LOVELY LITTLE HAND EMBROIDERY
SHIRLEY HUDSON
[C&T Publishing]
Give your home décor and gifts a fresh new look with the 30 hand-embroidery projects in this new paperback. The theme is seasonal and country-style sweet motifs which often have a vintage vibe. Projects include pincushions, modern mug rugs, vintage-inspired pillows and more! Author Shirley Hudson has created more than 400 patterns since 1998 and her work has featured in over 80 magazines.
SASHIKO HANDY POCKET GUIDE
SYLVIA PIPPEN [C&T Publishing] Sashiko, created hundreds of years ago in Japan, is a form of decorative reinforcement stitching that was used to repair and strengthen fabrics. These days it’s popular for its look and this mini book is packed with lots of handy info on all the basics! Best-selling author Sylvia Pippen shares her expert knowledge, taking the reader through everything from applications for sashiko and the supplies you need to how to mark the designs and the stitching techniques to try.