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Doodle Stitching: Fresh & Fun Embroidery for Beginners [Bargain Price] [Paperback]

Aimee Ray
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (108 customer reviews)


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Book Description

September 1, 2007
Asian-inspired lampshades embellished with flying fish. Canvas sneakers decorated with pink and white swirls. A pretty pillow adorned with a sleeping bunny, sweetly curled up. All it takes to create these appealing projects—or add charming embroidered touches in no time at all—are a few simple stitches, some easy techniques, and the nearly 30 projects in this book. Begin by learning several styles for outlining, filling, decorating, and appliqué. Find out about floss, fancy threads, fabrics, and needles. Get the scoop on hoops, and the lowdown on transferring your very own designs onto every type of fabric. The fresh ideas, witty patterns, and clever color illustrations take stitchers from novice to accomplished in a blink of the eye!

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Lark Books (September 1, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1600590616
  • ASIN: B005B19WCA
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 8.8 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (108 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,007,968 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I am Aimee Ray, artist, illustrator and stuff maker. I've written 3 Doodle Stitching embroidery books now; I love making craft patterns and sharing them with you! I'm always trying new things, please visit my blog at www.littledeartracks.blogspot.com to follow my creative endeavors. Besides my books, I also sell original craft and embroidery patterns at my etsy shop: www.littledear.etsy.com
You can also see more of my artwork at www.dreamfollow.com

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews
247 of 250 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The best one yet... October 4, 2007
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I've bought a bunch of embroidery books recently, hoping to get into this craft which has always attracted me but never quite hooked me. The best so far was Kristin NIcholas's book, Colourful Stitchery. Very fun. The New Crewel is quite cool too. The others - well, let's just say that most of them are a little dreary. I wasn't crazy over Hip to Stitch, although to give it its due there are a coupld of cute designs there - nor over the Stitch it Kit, although some of the transfers are very cute. Worst of the bunch was Not your mama's stitching... not even one thing that I would like to make... at least the others all have one or two projects I like.

This is different. There are loads of things that inspire me in here. Obviously not everything, but loads - which is quite something. Her colour combinations are lovely, her designs are really fresh - this is such an overused adjective, but it works here. Her instructions are really detailed and clear - she leaves nothing out and takes nothing for granted. All in all, a really cute book which has finally gotten me into embroidery - what fun - I have actually already gotten half way thru a project..... this is a keeper.
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98 of 100 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars SOOOO MUCH FUN! August 21, 2007
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I love this book! It's full of really cute (but not too cutesy), basically simple projects that anyone can make with wonderful results. I received it yesterday afternoon and was immediately inspired to get going. By bedtime, I had already made two lovely little projects and will be making more today. Perfect for something to do while relaxing, listening to music, or watching tv. Some of the projects take just a couple of hours or less. Great for little gifts. There are also some bigger projects that I look forward to making, too. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone who likes to make fresh, creative, and delightful stuff!
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156 of 174 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars a little disappointing October 30, 2007
Format:Paperback
I was a bit disappointed by this book. Everything good mentioned in the other reviews is true: the designs are charming, the color combinations are lovely, the instruction is detailed and clear. However, there are several wonderful finished products shown in the book (including the project featured on the cover) which do not have a pattern anywhere in the book, and of course these are the projects I most admire. Frustrating!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars A good book for beginners
I thought this was a good book to refresh my memory when I wanted to start embroidering again. I like the casual language. The ideas are cute and fun.
Published 3 days ago by Shanta M. Kaneshiro
4.0 out of 5 stars Doodle stitch books embroidery for beginners
The front of the covers show all of these neat embroidery pieces. But I expected the insides to have more of the look of these pieces instead of what was in them.
Published 1 month ago by Veda smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Granddaughter gift
I am teaching needlework to my granddaughters and this was the perfect Easter gift!
Great service and nice product. Thanks.
Published 1 month ago by Mary Hanson
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun patterns
Like this book for its fun and easy patterns. Has given me some great ideas for embroidery projects. Very colorful examples as well.
Published 1 month ago by Karen Schickling
5.0 out of 5 stars cute cute cute!
Love Aimee Ray's designs!! The patterns are adorable, the directions are simple and easy to follow, and she gives ideas on using them. I bought her other book, too. I'm a fan. :)
Published 1 month ago by Rebecca
5.0 out of 5 stars This is just what I wanted
I am new at embroidery, so I searched a bit to find just the perfect book to teach me how to do it. Turns out, this is exactly the perfect book for me. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Laura A. Palka
2.0 out of 5 stars Cute projects; crummy book quality with mis-cut pages
Several pages in my book are folded over, several are still attached at the top and were not cute, and several others are cut unevenly so they stick out on the edge. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lora
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE!
I LOVE this book! It is so adorable, so simple, so inspiring and the stitch index was SO helpful! It is rare that I get a craft book like this and actually want to COPY what's in... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Channing Quinn Carter
4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet little book.
This is a good, simple book. And if you're brand new to embroidery, then I think this book would be a great one for you. She breaks down the stitches well, and has cute designs. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Vix
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun book
This little book filled with lots of cute images! It is a great book for someone wanting to get started as well as having cute stitches/ideas for the seasoned embroiderer. Read more
Published 3 months ago by skijump
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