Hand-Stitched Home

Caroline Zoob's Hand-Stitched Home includes more than twenty striking and elegant embroidery designs for the home, including embellishments for dining chair covers, bed linens, window treatments, seat cushions, and more.   Attention to simplicity and calm is what makes Caroline Zoob one of the most talented and creative designers in embroidery. Her work is utterly distinctive and in this book she shares her inspirations and techniques. The flexible approach of Hand-Stitched Home allows the reader to complete the full projects and explore different stitches and inspirations to create completely personal and original pieces. The book also includes detailed instructions for all of the projects, including special needlework methods the author has devised herself. Add a personal, hand-stitched touch to your home with: Embroidery Patterns for Every Room: Learn to embellish everything from bed linens and dining chairs to window treatments and decorative pillows with over twenty of Caroline Zoob’s elegant designs. Beginner-Friendly Techniques: Master foundational skills like appliqué, decorative stitches, and the author’s own unique methods, all explained with clear, easy-to-follow guidance. Inspiration from Nature & Antiques: Find creative sparks in the countryside, the seaside, and the subtle beauty of vintage fabrics and antique linens to develop your own distinctive style. Sewing & Craft Projects: Go beyond simple pictures with complete projects for making quilts, table runners, bookends, and even charming slipcovers for chairs.