{"product_id":"empowered-embroidery-transform-sketches-into-embroidery-patterns-and-stitch-strong-iconic-women-from-the-past-and-present-9781633228849","title":"Empowered Embroidery: Transform Sketches Into Embroidery Patterns and Stitch Strong, Iconic Women from the Past and Present","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eArt Makers: Empowered Embroidery\u003c\/i\u003e, learn to sketch and stitch strong, recognizable women from all walks of life.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing \u003cb\u003esketching and illustration instructions\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ebasic stitches\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eembroidery techniques\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003e6 projects with portraits of famous women\u003c\/b\u003e, this book is a must-have tool for hands-on artists and crafters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're a beginning embroiderer, start with the \u003cb\u003ebasic stitches and embroidery instructions\u003c\/b\u003e at 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 into \u003cb\u003esketching your favorite female cultural and historical icons: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrida Kahlo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEleanor Roosevelt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaya Angelou\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarriet Tubman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuth Bader Ginsburg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMichelle Obama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce you've sketched your figures, follow along with the \u003cb\u003estep-by-step embroidery projects\u003c\/b\u003e as you \u003cb\u003elearn to stitch the women featured\u003c\/b\u003e in the book--and anyone else you admire! All of the projects are beautifully \u003cb\u003epaired with large photos\u003c\/b\u003e so that you can easily mimic the techniques at home while relaxing with your embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eauthor is a professional illustrator, designer, and embroiderer\u003c\/b\u003e uniquely 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eArt Makers: Empowered Embroidery \u003c\/i\u003emakes it easy to sketch, stitch, and create your favorite female icons, from empowering women of today to icons of the past. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eArt Makers series\u003c\/b\u003e is designed for beginning artists and arts-and-crafts enthusiasts who are interested in experiencing fun hands-on mediums, including polymer clay and papier-mache.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmy L. Frazer\u003c\/b\u003e is a Portland, Oregon-based illustrator, designer, and embroiderer. After studying art and illustration at the Columbus College of Art \u0026amp; Design, Amy worked as a product designer. She left the corporate world in 2015 and now teaches art workshops in addition to working with a variety of clients. Amy is the author of \u003ci\u003eEmpowered Embroidery\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBirth Flower Embroidery\u003c\/i\u003e. Learn more at amylfrazer.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Walter Foster Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50859593924882,"sku":"9781633228849","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9d5fecbf-f391-4869-a8a8-90cfcba2e0e7.jpg?v=1737559850","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/empowered-embroidery-transform-sketches-into-embroidery-patterns-and-stitch-strong-iconic-women-from-the-past-and-present-9781633228849","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}