Laura Wasilowski Knihy

Stitch a story! From the best-selling author of Joyful Stitching, Laura Wasilowski brings 6 new hand-embroidery projects with full-sized patterns and step-by-step pictorial directions. Bright and lively project designs include a whirling paint brush, a dancing bird, tea cups tipping, flowers blooming, a fuzzy sheep, and a happy acorn nut house. With the free-form embroidery approach, you can either follow the given directions, or allow your imagination to run wild and improv your own additions—there is no right or wrong! Plus, no special tools are needed—just felt or felted wool, perle cotton #12 and #8 threads, embroidery needles, and sewing equipment. Start your stitch story! Stitch 6 textured projects with easy-to-follow free-form embroidery instructions Each project features a unique stitch combination, including some wool applique Finished creations are visually stunning art work that can be treasured for a lifetime

Wasilowski shows you how to transform a flat, plain surface into a joyful, design-packed art piece. She provides instructions for basic embroidery stitches, and covers stitching on wool, felt, or silk. Her display ideas include ideas for using free-form stitching.

Focusing on bright and cheerful designs, this guide by Laura Wasilowski introduces readers to fused-applique quilting through 11 original projects. Each project is designed to enhance hand stitching techniques, making it an ideal resource for those looking to improve their applique skills. The approachable methods cater to quilters of all levels, encouraging creativity and exploration in quilt-making.