Embroidery Made Easy: Botanical Bliss: 12 beginner-friendly embroidery patterns with iron-on transfers – Stephanie Carswell – Macmillan
Embroidery Made Easy: Botanical Bliss by Stephanie Carswell is a beginner-friendly guide to creating beautiful botanical embroidery. Perfect for newcomers and stitchers looking for a simple, mindful project, this booklet features 12 easy-to-follow designs inspired by nature, from flowers and ferns to seasonal landscapes. Using tear-out heat-activated iron-on transfers, transferring the patterns onto fabric is quick and hassle-free, allowing you to start stitching immediately.
Book Details:
Author: Stephanie Carswell
Publisher: Macmillan
Format: Paperback
Pages: 60
Language: English
Year of Publication: 2025
ISBN-13: 9781446315330
Projects: The booklet includes 12 exclusive botanical embroidery designs, such as Blackthorn Bramble, Fields of Provence, Forest Ferns, Highland Heathers, Japanese Garden, Rose Garden, Seedhead Spray, Succulents, Wildflower Meadow, Wildwood, Winter Walk, and Wintertide. Each pattern is designed to be beginner-friendly while still appealing to more experienced stitchers looking for a relaxing, creative project.
Level: Ideal for beginners and intermediate embroiderers. The booklet provides clear, step-by-step stitch guides, full-color photos, and thread keys to make stitching accessible and enjoyable.
Techniques: Embroidery Made Easy: Botanical Bliss teaches essential hand embroidery stitches while guiding you through creating botanical motifs. The designs use simple stitches to achieve professional-looking results, making it an excellent way to learn foundational embroidery skills and experiment with stitch placement, textures, and colors.
Condition: New
Dimension: 203 x 203 mm
Tips for Using This Book:
Start with simpler designs like Forest Ferns or Succulents to get comfortable with basic stitches. Progress to more detailed patterns such as Rose Garden or Wildflower Meadow to practice layering, stitch variation, and thread color blending. Use the tear-out iron-on transfers to easily transfer patterns to your fabric, and consider using an embroidery hoop to maintain even tension for neat stitching.
Take your time, enjoy the process, and personalize your projects by experimenting with thread colors or combining multiple designs into a larger composition. This booklet is perfect for creating beautiful handmade keepsakes or gifts, while developing your embroidery skills in a fun and mindful way.
Embroidery Made Easy: Botanical Bliss combines clear instructions, lovely botanical designs, and practical tools to make your embroidery projects both enjoyable and rewarding.
