Sea Theme Embroidery Patterns (De-ann Black Embroidery Patterns)

By: De-ann Black

This book has over 80 sea theme embroidery patterns. The patterns include: narwhals, seahorses, jellyfish, sharks, a mermaid, lighthouse, beach huts, boats, starfish, dolphin, whales, swordfish, sailfish, seal, oyster & pearls, treasure chest, sea otters, sea turtle, manta rays, clown fish, Scottish salmon, shells, seaweed, coral, sea holly, unicorn fish, sea birds, penguin and puffin. Single line continuous motifs are included. And a sea glass stitch sampler design and lettering patterns for the words Sea, Love and Ocean. Plus a message in a bottle. De-ann Black is the designer. She designed and stitched the patterns from her original artwork. The designs are an artistic representation of real creatures and flora. Most of the patterns use stranded cotton embroidery thread (floss), but metallic thread and crewelwork patterns (wool embroidery) are included. The crewel wool and metallic thread patterns can be stitched with cotton embroidery thread if preferred. Suggestions are also given for adding sequins and beads, and pieces of scrap fabric to create appliqu?. The book contains full-size templates on single-sided pages so you can trace the patterns on to fabric ready for embroidering. The pattern instructions are at the back of the book. The patterns are ideal for hand stitching and hoop embroidery. Many of the patterns fit into standard size 5 inch, 6 inch and 10 inch hoops. The stitches and thread colours are suggestions. You can of course use your own favourite stitches and threads to sew the patterns if you prefer. Book website: The book's website shows detailed colour photographs of some of the embroidery designs. It includes videos showing how De-ann traces her patterns on to fabric, and her methods for stitching some of the designs -- with links to her YouTube channel where you can see more of her embroidery stitching methods including: satin stitch, thread painting (long & short stitch), back stitch, whipped running stitch, whipped back stitch, stem stitch, outline stitch, French knots, Colonial knots, closed fly stitch, trailing stitch, couching, split stitch, seed stitch, chain stitch, ribbed spider web stitch, whitework, goldwork and crewelwork embroidery. A link to the book's website is included on the Pattern Instructions page. Please note: This is a book of embroidery patterns. You will need to trace the patterns on to fabric. De-ann's method is included in a video on the book's website. Sea Theme Embroidery Patterns is the fourth book in the De-ann Black Embroidery Patterns series. Book 1 - Floral Garden Embroidery Patterns. Book 2 - Christmas & Winter Embroidery Patterns. Book 3 - Floral Spring Embroidery Patterns. Book 4 - Sea Theme Embroidery Patterns. About the Author: De-ann writes fiction and non-fiction books with over 80 titles published. Romance, thrillers, various fiction and non-fiction books. De-ann is also a professional artist, illustrator and designer. Embroidery, fabric design, dressmaking, sewing, knitting and fashion are part of her work. Take a look at De-ann Black's Amazon Author page to see her latest sewing and craft theme romance books including: The Sewing Shop, The Sewing Bee, Scottish Highlands Christmas Wedding, The Quilting Bee, The Dressmaker's Cottage, Knitting Cottage and Embroidery Cottage. Additionally, De-ann has always been interested in fitness, and was a fitness and bodybuilding champion, 100 metre runner and mountaineer. As a former N.A.B.B.A. Miss Scotland, she had a weekly fitness show on the radio that ran for over three years. De-ann trained in Shukokai karate, boxing, kickboxing, Dayan Qigong & Jiu Jitsu. She is currently based in Scotland. Her embroidery pattern books & colouring books are available in paperback on Amazon.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0BQY1Q43P
• ISBN13: 9798370890246
• Release Date: December 2022
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 83 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.2" x 8.5"