Stitch with One Line - by Martina Unterfrauner & Nuray Hatun (Hardcover)

About the Book

With these beginner-friendly projects, turn one-line drawings--designs that capture the essence of an object--into embroidered art.

Book Synopsis

Many stitchers and embroidery fans love the aesthetic of minimalism, and one-line designs appeal due to their perfect clarity and style. In the early 20th century, one-line drawings were made fashionable by no less a figure than Pablo Picasso. Here crafters learn why one-line stitched designs are so powerful and how they work. The projects range from easy to advanced, plus readers learn to make one-line designs from any interesting object they see.

- Emphasizes clarity and minimalism.

- Two types of projects: for decorating the home, and for wearing

- Teaches how some one-line drawings can be combined with others, used in series, or extended

- Includes machine-stitching options

- Projects focus on people, animals, and plants.

- Enables you to make one-line patterns from drawings you find anywhere, including your own.

- A few of the projects:
For the Home:
--Velvet Eucalyptus Cushion
--Panda on Cork
--Hummingbird Dish Towels
--Naive Art Vase
--Faces Coverlet

Wearables:
--Blossom Velvet Shoes
--Modern Art Jeans
--Selfie Sweater
--Elephant Straw Bag
--Beauty in Bloom Tank Top

Review Quotes

"Winsome . . . The spare, minimalist designs are simple yet stylish, evoking foxes, flamingos, and other forms with economy and elegance. This is a great starting point for beginner embroiderers."
--Publishers Weekly