Freshly Stitched: Modern Embroidery for Absolute Beginners

by Celeste Johnston

Modern embroidery projects, patterns, and instructions for absolute beginners and beyond!

Inside this beautiful hardcover book, readers will find twelve modern embroidery projects featuring plants, flowers, and botanicals. Each includes step-by-step instructions, a quick reference chart, full-size patterns, helpful tips, and even a journal prompt.

•12 beautiful botanical projects for a range of skill levels
•Detailed instructions and diagrams to guide every stitch
•Handy reference charts to illustrate the process “at-a-glance”
•Journal prompts and inspiring quotes to complement every project
•A deluxe package with hardcover binding and thick matte paper

Also included is a handy appendix with detailed diagrams for every stitch. Nothing has been left out of this comprehensive book to help readers enjoy the fulfilling, creative, therapeutic, and trending craft of embroidery!

Genres: Crafts, Nonfiction

168 pages, Hardcover

Published February 28, 2021

Reviews

[Cary Morton · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a copy of this book directly from the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review.

I found Freshly Stitched by Celeste Johnston to be an adorably wonderful little craft project book. The book was filled with an assortment of simple, small, plant embroidery patterns, and included instructions (with pictures!) of each of the necessary stitches used. There were some helpful beginner tips on not only the process of embroidering a pattern, but the fabrics to choose, embroidery floss, various tools, and how to preserve your work - whether it's going up on a wall, or being worn on a piece of clothing. The photos were extremely helpful and beautiful, and the instructions for each of the patterns were super simple and easy to follow.

If you're looking to getting into embroidery and need somewhere to start, I think this book would be a good place to start.

[Doreen Prentiss Gabriellini · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are twelve different projects and a stitch sampler to practice your stitches. The stitch guides are easy to follow. The illustrations are clear and concise. There are full size patterns for each project. There are journal pages to help the reader the benefit of stitching. There were lots of tips for beginners along with photos which would be extremely useful for learning how to make each pattern. There is also a discussion of the tools needed to be successful as well as how your embroidery can be used when completed (ie: clothing, wallhangings) This would be a great gift for someone who wants to learn modern embroidery. Well done.

[Anita · Rating 5 out of 5]

The beautiful photography and fresh modern patterns inspired me to get stitching! The classic stitches are well described making them understandable for beginners, while the layout of the book leaves lots of room for creativity. It also has a little space for journaling with each project, and little quotes throughout. I love it!

[Priyanka Menon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Freshly Stitched is an amazing collection of modern embroidery patterns and stitches. It's perfect for beginners- extremely detailed and includes images for every step.


Thanks to Edelweiss and the publisher for providing me with a digital copy of the book to review.

[Brittany Mazzola Leath · Rating 5 out of 5]

So many pretty ideas! I’m not sure which one I’ll pick first! Beautiful designs and great instructions.

[Aja Marsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really lived this modern and beautiful take on embroidery and will definitely check this book out again when I’m ready to get started!

[Liesel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Made a super cute “let love bloom” embroidery with great instructions!

[Molly]

Saving this so that I remember this was a really good beginner's book, with templates that I actually liked. I don't have time for it now, but I must come back to it. Love the plants!

[Kelsey]

This book looks great for beginners, and it has some cute designs. I read through it; now I just need to start embroidering!

[Christin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book for someone who wants to learn the basics of hand embroidery. The patterns and instructions are very easy to follow and I can’t wait to try more patterns. I’m hoping to by her other book as well.