Description

Find a new way to learn needlpoint with this card deck of 50 stitches to get you started! Always worked on an open-weave, grid-like canvas, even needlepoint's most decorative stitches are surprisingly easy. In this unique card deck find step-by-step instructions to 50 simple and decorative stitches to up your needlepoint game. With a handy 16 page booklet providing instructions on how to get started and materials you'll need, the cards in this deck are designed to be taken out into the world, meaning you can learn on the go and making it easy to always have a project at hand. Each card shows the finished stitch and the all-important grid guide, with clear and concise instructions on how to do it, attractively designed and all presented in a neat and pretty box. Author Emma Homent has been pioneering the rediscovery of all the incredible stitches in her popular #stitchmondays posts on Instagram. In this deck, Emma shares her passion for this traditional craft in a fresh and contemporary way, with a desirable modern aesthetic for a new audience. Whether you are a keen embroiderer or an absolute beginner, this invaluable deck is your go-to tool for everything you need to start – or continue – your needlepoint journey. AUTHOR: Emma Homent is the creative brain behind modern craft brand The Makers Marks. Emma's designs fuse the cute retro regalia she's nostalgic for with a contemporary aesthetic. She has a lifelong love affair with needlepoint, having been taught at the age of 6. Emma is a regular contributor to UK craft magazines, is a member of Our Common Thread, a worldwide needlepoint designers collective, and is the co-host of Stitch Club London. This is her first book.