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Sep 15

Satisfying Stiches

Posted on September 15, 2025 at 10:14 AM by Genesis Gaule

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Sew Cool! Mini Embroidery

Tues, Sep 23 @ 6:00 pm

Ages 10 + // Learn the basics of embroidery (or get a refresher) and make a mini embroidery masterpiece! All supplies provided. 


Satisfying Stitches

Learn simple embroidery techniques and embrace the joys of stitching by hand
by Hope Brasfield 

746.44041 BRASFIELD 

Discover the creative satisfaction and stress-relieving benefits of embroidery while stitching fun, modern, vibrant designs such as flowers, plants, animals, landscapes, and celestial scenes. 


The Embroidered Closet

Modern hand-stitching for upgrading and upcycling your wardrobe
by Alexandra Stratkotter 

746.44 STRATKOTTER 

Sustainability meets DIY in this instructive guide to garment embroidery from designer and fiber artist Alexandra Stratkotter. 


The Modern Embroidery Handbook

Step-By-steps to Learn over 70 Hand Embroidery Stitches Plus 20 Colourful Projects and a Sampler
by Clare Albans 

E-book 

Inspired by vintage sewing companions, the follow up to colorful Fun Embroidery contains step-by-step instructions for 72 different hand embroidery stitches, plus a large-scale sampler, alongside 20 brand new projects. Start with the basic ones most commonly found in embroidery designs, before experimenting with stitches for borders and edging, decorative stitches and motifs, as well as textural stitches and knots. 


Doodle Stitching

Embroidery & beyond: crewel, cross stitch, sashiko & more 
by Aimee Ray 

746.44 RAY 

Appealing to stitchers of all levels, the beautiful decorative stitches and techniques here include stumpwork, appliqué, Shisha, cutwork, and Sashiko. They're all presented in Ray's fresh, accessible, and whimsical style, with more than 20 fun projects and extra motifs so readers can personalize their creations. 


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