Stitch with One Line

With these beginner-friendly projects, turn one-line drawings--designs that capture the essence of an object--into embroidered art. Many stitchers and embroidery fans love the aesthetic of minimalism, and one-line designs appeal due to their perfect clarity and style. In the early 20th century, one-line drawings were made fashionable by no less a figure than Pablo Picasso. Here crafters learn why one-line stitched designs are so powerful and how they work. The projects range from easy to advanced, plus readers learn to make one-line designs from any interesting object they see. * Emphasizes clarity and minimalism. * Two types of projects: for decorating the home, and for wearing * Teaches how some one-line drawings can be combined with others, used in series, or extended * Includes machine-stitching options * Projects focus on people, animals, and plants. * Enables you to make one-line patterns from drawings you find anywhere, including your own. * A few of the projects: For the Home: --Velvet Eucalyptus Cushion --Panda on Cork --Hummingbird Dish Towels --Naive Art Vase --Faces Coverlet Wearables: --Blossom Velvet Shoes --Modern Art Jeans --Selfie Sweater --Elephant Straw Bag --Beauty in Bloom Tank Top