Little Stitches

Woohooo!!!!!!!!!  My new book Little Stitches is now on sale at Amazon and I couldn't be more happy that this day has finally arrived (I know it has been selling at book and quilt shops for a few weeks already).

To celebrate I thought I would give you a few more details about the book in case you are wavering on the 'is this the book for me' tightrope.

Little Stitches is aimed at both those new to embroidery and seasoned stitchers.  In it I go over all the basics from hooping up your fabric, transferring patterns and making the stitches to tips and techniques to help you on your way.  I show you how you can embroider scarves so they look knitted (see the scarf in embroidery above), how to add decorative stitches to already embroidered areas (see sweater above) as well as tips for stitching up faces for the little children you see in my embroideries.

There are 12 sewing projects in the book, each one starts with how to make the embroidery then continues with the sewing instructions.  Following each project you get instructions for three alternative embroidery options with full instructions - So you can tailor make each project to suit your tastes.  So that's 12 sewing projects with a total of 48 embroidery projects.

To add even more bang for your buck you will also find over 50 additional embroidery pattern images at the back of the book.  So that's a total of over 100 embroidery motifs.

Want even more value?  The patterns are offered on printed pages at the back of the book, which you can trace directly onto your fabric AND also every pattern is offered as an iron on transfer pattern on pullout sheets.  So you get TWO of each pattern, one you can trace and one you can iron on - The choice is yours.

OK I could go on but I won't.  If you want to see more pictures Amazon has the 'Look Inside' option for you to have a peek ;)

One last thing - I was elated to find that I had two reviews up on Amazon already for the book (Thank you speedy reviewers :)  I know a number of you have stopped by to let me know you have already got your copies, so I would be honoured if some of you would add a review of your own and let others know what you like about it (pretty please).

For those of you in the UK - I am going to be selling a few copies of the book (signed if you'd like) from my shop.  I'll add the listing in a bit.

That's it I'll let you go, really I'd love you to stay but I won't be so greedy on your time :)

 

Comments

[Jenny]

Congratulations Aneela it sounds wonderful.

[Sarah]

Hooray! I bet that means my pre-order (from Chapters, Canada) will be on its way soon.

[Sally]

I ordered it for the library where I work, and it came the other day. Guess who's first in line to check it out? (And who was first to pour over it in the back room when it was unpacked? ;)

[Archie the wonder dog]

Yippee!!!

[Jeni]

Woo hooooo! Can't wait to get my hands on it! :)

[Linda Collingsworth]

Hi Aneela,
Loved your book. Arrived in the mail on Monday. Your embroidery style is so lovely and adds such great texture to your beautiful work. Im Planning on making the quilt from my left over Sherbet Pips fabric and another from my Little Apples stash.
Also, thanks for the great Venice photos. What a great vacation for an artist. Bet you got lots of ideas from there. Looking forward to your new fabric line.
Keep up the grat work!
Linda

[Flying Blind]

Oh I can't believe I have to wait another fortnight!!!! I am not counting the days or anything!

[Sasha]

I just received my book yesterday from Amazon!!!! Even with a pounding headache, I couldn't resist looking through it. Everything is so adorable!!! So Adorable!!!!! I love it!!! Congratulations Aneela!!!! You did such a wonderful job!! I can't wait to make something =D

[Lucy @ Charm About You]

Congratulations Aneela! Fantastic :)

[Allison]

We are so proud of your book Aneela - and thrilled that you love it just as much!

[Ang-e]

I found it last night and it'll be here tomorrow-can't wait! I've been anxiously awaiting the release since you first mentioned it. Congrats!

[Anita]

Congrats, I can't wait to check it out.

[Angela]

Gorgeous. Good for you my dear. :)

[Kathleen O'Grady]

Congrats to you! I am so excited to get the book and start a new project :)

[Dani]

Congratulations Aneela!!

[fitri]

Congratulation, I've been waiting for a moment since you mention it a couple months ago. So, how about I live in US ? still I can get the book with signature of yours ?

[Gina]

I want that book because you do the most beautiful stitching!!! Off to Amazon....

[Karina Kayes]

I was so excited to receive your amazing book in the mail today. It's truly scrumptious - I feel so lucky. I'm hoping to be one of the first people in New Zealand to have one. I think some serious showing off at my next Loose Threads meeting on Thursday is in order. Thank you. Karina

[angela]

I'm so very happy for all of your success. You are very deserving.

[fitri]

Dear Aneela,thank you for reply my message.You were right about the price, way to expensive. Anyway,I order through Amazon already.. can't wait to get on my hand.
xoxo
Fitri-

[Balisha]

Just back from a weekend away and the little book was on the front porch waiting for me. I dropped everything to take a look and I love it. Balisha

[Ann]

Mine arrived on Saturday - yipee! Can't wait to get stitching. I love the fact that we can use the pages as transfers. I've never seen them in a book before - a great idea. Thanks so much.

[Ivy]

Got my copy a few days ago :)