Basics of Embroidery on Paper [Paperback]

Erica Fortgens (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2001

Containing more than 160 patterns—from seasonal cards to cards for baby showers and  anniversaries—the illustrated techniques in this versatile embroidery guidebook can be applied to any type of paper or used in combination with many different crafts, including parchment crafting, rubber stamping, and scrapbooking. The effective and easily learned methods ensure that any level of embroiderer will relish this delightful craft.

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About the Author

Erica Fortgens is the author of 101 Ideas for Embroidery on Paper and has her own line of paper, embroidery tools, patterns, and stencils.

Product Details

• Paperback: 175 pages
• Publisher: Search Press (February 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9038415915
• ISBN-13: 978-9038415918
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #482,016 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Handmade "instant" wow!, August 19, 2001

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Shell Clark (Melbourne, Australia.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Basics of Embroidery on Paper (Paperback)

If you have never made your own cards before - this is the place to start. But most especially, if you want to hear friends go "wow" when you give them a card. Then this is the right place for you.

Paper embroidery is a very simple and easy craft to learn, but the finished effect is sensational.

With the simple instructions contained within this book, you will astound even yourself.

Choose a pattern. Get some metallic threads for extra sparkle.

A needle and a blank card. And in just a small amount of time, you will have made a very impressive card. All for very little time and almost no cost.

With this book containing over 150 designs, I doubt you will ever find a pattern book that is better value.

Don't wait, you know this is a great deal, so order it today.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A GREAT Book for paper embroidery, February 25, 2006

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J Schmadeke "a stitcher" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Basics of Embroidery on Paper (Paperback)

This is my VERY favorite book for paper embroidery....it will work for the beginner up to an advanced project as there are about 160 pages of projects - a pricking template and a colored picture of a finished project. The pricking template will need to be photocopied, which is okay per the author.

The hardest part is trying to decide which ones to stitch first!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Embroidery Patterns Ever!, January 9, 2007

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Arlene Buchanan "crafty lady" (Gardena CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Basics of Embroidery on Paper (Paperback)

If you have an interest in embroidery on paper, this book has the most beautiful patterns and a variety for all occasions and holidays. The finished embroidery designs are shown in color and the pattern instructions are easy to follow. The greeting cards you can make using these patterns will be most excellent!