Empowered Embroidery: Transform sketches into embroidery patterns and stitch strong, iconic women from the past and present [Paperback]

WithArt Makers: Empowered Embroidery, learn to sketch and stitch strong, recognizable women from all walks of life.

Featuringsketching and illustration instructions,basic stitches,embroidery techniques, and6 projects with portraits of famous women, this book is a must-have tool for hands-on artists and crafters.

If you’re a beginning embroiderer, start with thebasic stitches and embroidery instructionsat the beginning of the book. Essential tools, warm-up exercises, tips for embroidering facial features and hair, and general information on embroidery will give you the know-how you need to get started. Then dive intosketching your favorite female cultural and historical icons:

• Frida Kahlo
• Eleanor Roosevelt
• Maya Angelou
• Harriet Tubman
• Ruth Bader Ginsburg
• Michelle Obama

Once you’ve sketched your figures, follow along with thestep-by-step embroidery projectsas youlearn to stitch the women featuredin the book—and anyone else you admire! All of the projects are beautifullypaired with large photosso that you can easily mimic the techniques at home while relaxing with your embroidery.

Theauthor is a professional illustrator, designer, and embroidereruniquely suited to give instruction on this fun, trending embroidery technique. With her expert tips, you’re sure to enjoy learning a new hobby, or advancing your skills if you’re already familiar with embroidery.

Art Makers: Empowered Embroiderymakes it easy to sketch, stitch, and create your favorite female icons, from empowering women of today to icons of the past.

TheArt Makers seriesis designed for beginning artists and arts-and-crafts enthusiasts who are interested in experiencing fun hands-on mediums, including polymer clay and papier-mache.