Vibrant color and wealthy textures abound in Hoop Dreams, a stylish embroidery guide for the brand new maker. Creator Cristin Morgan of Marigold + Mars outlines the basics of 10 classic embroidery stitches and then teaches you find out how to use them to create 20 beautiful and practical projects for hoops, for the home, and to wear. New and experienced embroiderers alike can be delighted by the fresh motifs and bold color palettes and empowered by the easy step by step instructions and templates, which show that with only a few simple stitches, some basic materials, and an idea or two, you’ll stitch absolutely anything. A glossary of more than 50 additional patterns and motifs will inspire you to personalize your projects and use your newfound embroidery skills in fresh and imaginative ways. As an added bonus, the book includes an envelope with 10 carbon transfer papers for quickly transferring patterns to fabric.
 
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