TUTTLE Publishing
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CONTENTS
Part One Little Scandinavian Sketches
A Scandinavian Cityscape
Cute Cups
A Cosy Room
A Tidy Kitchen
A Visit to the Flea Market
Scandinavian Forest Designs
Adorable Items from Eastern Europe
Part Two Sweet Little Sketches
The Music’s Playing
I Love Fruit!
Sweet Things for Girls
Stripes and Polka Dots
Japanese Celebrations
Birds & Flowers
Tasty Tea Time
Lace Patterns
Part Three Cross Stitch Motifs
Scandinavian Style Cross Stitch
A Cross Stitch Alphabet
Cross Stitch Dogs and Cats
Continuous Cross Stitch Patterns
Part Four Let’s Embroider
Stylish Pouches
Sewing Items
Signature Stitching on Camisoles
Travel Companions
Apple Motif Tea Cozy and Teapot Mat
Dishcloth and Apron
Pot Holders for a Budding Chef
Napkins for Adults and Kids
Butterfly Shaped Pot Holders
Holders Basket Cloth
Part Five Embroidery Techniques
Transferring Designs
Using No. 25 Embroidery Thread
Threading the Needle
Starting to Embroider
Finishing Off
Removing the Design
Embroidering a Line
Embroidery to Conceal a Surface
How to Embroider
Cross Stitch
When Using Fabric Other Than That Meant for Cross Stitch
Diagrams and Instructions
PLEASE NOTE:
The designs in this book were embroidered on Lecien brand linen or cross-stitch fabric, using Cosmo brand embroidery floss, but you can substitute your own favorite fabrics and floss brands. Be sure to adjust your strand count to suit the thickness and texture of your fabric if necessary.
See the inside back cover for a chart converting Cosmo brand floss colors to DMC, a popular brand found in most U.S. craft and fabric shops.
| Little Scandinavian Sketches |
A Scandinavian Cityscape
Design and embroidery by Sanja Harumi
Instructions
given on
page 49
Cute Cups
Design by Ozaki Tamami
Embroidery by Yoshizawa Mizue
Instructions
given on
page 50
A Cosy Room
Design by Nunomushi
Embroidery by Nakata Reiko
Instructions
given on
page 52
A Tidy Kitchen
Design and embroidery by Minato Kaori
Instructions
given on
page 54
A Visit to the Flea Market
Design by Nunomushi
Embroidery by Yoshizawa Mizue
Instructions
given on
page 56
Scandinavian Forest Designs
Design by Nunomushi
Embroidery by Nakata Reiko
Instructions
given on
page 58
Adorable Items from Eastern Europe
Design by Koma Keiko
Embroidery by Yoshizawa Mizue
Instructions
given on
page 60