501 Enchanting Embroidery Designs_ Irresistible Stitchables to Brighten Up Your Life ( PDFDrive )

Instructions
given on

page 70



Sweet Little Sketches

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Birds & Flowers Design by Nunomushi E

Instructions
given on

page 72

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Embroidery by Yoshizawa Mizue



Sweet Little Sketches

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Tasty Tea Time Design by Nunomushi E

Instructions
given on

page 74

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Embroidery by Yoshizawa Mizue



Sweet Little Sketches

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Lace Patterns Design and embroidery by M

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Minato Kaori

Instructions
given on

page 76



Sweet Little Sketches

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Cross Stitch Motifs

Scandinavian Style Cross Stitch

Design and embroidery Stitch Garden by Narukawa Kazuyo

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h Instructions
given on
o-Sumiyo
page 78

A Cross Stitch Alphabet

Design and embroidery by soeur*2

Instructions
given on

page 80

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Cross Stitch Dogs and Cats

Design and embroidery by necca

Dog-1

Instructions Dog-2
given on

page 82

Dog-3

Dog-4
Dog-5

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Cat-1

Cat-2 Cat-3

Cat-4

Cat-5

Dog-6 Cat-6

Continuous Cross Stitch Patte

Design and embroidery Stitch Garden by Narukawa Kazuy

erns Instructions
given on
yo-Sumiyo
page 84

Cross Stitch 35

Let’s Embroider

Add a touch of embroidery to favorite little items
accessories. Little motifs in your favorite colors cr

1

Pouches in various sizes are handy for everyday use and
great for travel. Have fun choosing the little embroidery
motif to show the intended contents of the pouch.

Stylish Pouches

Embroidery design by sentiment doux Creation by Etsu Tana

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s and some sweet stitches to handmade
reate original pieces.

Instructions

2 given on
page 86

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aka

Sewing Items

Embroidery design by 4—7 Keiko Koma
8 10 Stitch Garden by Narukawa Kaz

Designs
4–8

page 87

Designs 4 5
9 10

page 88

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Button covers Scissor

zuyo-Sumiyo

Cross stitch on linen creates these chic pin cush-
ions and scissors case. Motifs in cute, pretty colors
are recommended for the little self-cover buttons.

8 9 10

rs case Pin cushion

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Signature Stitching on Camisol

Embroidery and design by sentiment doux Creation by Ono

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Add your own signature
embroidery to simple store-
bought camisoles. The little
continuous patterns look
lovely in one color, while
the solitary flower motif is
sweet in a pretty shade.

Instructions
given on

page 88

les

Michiko

Travel Companions

Embroidery design 13 14 by Keiko Koma 15 Stitch Gard
16 17 by Nunomushi Creation by Nishimura Akiko

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Why not try adding embroidery to favorite items for little trip
The simple designs make them all the more attractive.

Pillow cases Blouse Hand

Designs Designs De

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Let’s Embroider

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Running stitch down the side lined
fabric makes the tea cozy easy to f

Apple Motif Tea Cozy and Teapo

Embroidery design Stitch Garden by Narukawa Kazuyo-Sum
Creation by Sakata Miyuki

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This cute set features a pyramid-
shaped tea cozy with an apple
motif, while the teapot mat sports
an apple core embroidered in cross

18 stitch. The running stitch down one

side of the tea cozy makes it easy
to fold.

Instructions
given on

page 92

d in check
fold

ot Mat

miyo

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20 18

Instructions
given on

page 91

Let’s Embroider

Dishcloth and Apron

Embroidery design by Nunomushi
A favorite solitary motif stars on a dishcloth, while lov-
able animals decorate a café apron with tape strings
attached. In this way, a store-bought dishcloth becomes
a unique item of your very own.

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Napkins for Adults and Kids

Embroidery design by Keiko Koma
Creation by Chiba Mieko

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Pot Holders for a
Budding Chef

Embroidery design by sentiment doux
Creation by Sakata Miyuki

Bird motifs and a tea set are embroidered
on soft shades for these pot holders. The
decorative running stitch along the seam
lines serves to make items easier to grasp.

Instructions
given on

page 93

Instructions These napkins are ideal for wrap-
given on ping around a lunchbox or to take
out on a day’s hiking. The adult’s
page 94 napkin features a thermos flask
motif, while the kids’ version sports
cutlery and a cup.

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The rounded lines of these pot holders make them look like
butterflies. They feature embroidery of a cup and saucer or a
spoon, with a ribbon added as an accent.

Holders Basket
Cloth

Embroidery design by Keiko Koma
Creation by Chiba Mieko

Instructions
given on

page 94

Butterfly Shaped Let’s Embroider
Pot Holders
Instructions
Embroidery design by Ozaki Tamami given on
Creation by Nishimura Akiko
page 95

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Embroidery of a rounded basket motif features on
this cloth which can be used to lightly cover items
in a basket. The blue line is an effective accent.
a

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Embroidery Technique

Equipment

No. 25 embroidery thread
(Cosmo embroidery thread)
This six-strand embroidery thread has its
color number displayed on the paper band.

Embroidery hoop
An embroidery hoop keeps fabric taut
for neat results.

Dressmakers pencil
Use for drawing designs directly onto fabric.
Marks disappear in water.

Carbon paper
Use to transfer designs to fabric.
Marks disappear in water.

Thread scissors

The tips of these scissors C
are very fine.

With thanks to Lecien

Transferring Designs Transfer usin

Transfer using a dressmakers pencil 1

If you can see the design through the With paper carbo
fabric laid over the top, you can trace and the design p
directly over it onto the fabric. the design with a
be a good idea to
44 the design so the

es These are the basic techniques and
equipment required for embroidery.

Embroidery needles
Embroidery needles have large eyes for easy threading.

Cross stitch needle French embroidery

linen fabric needle

The tip of a cross stitch needle is
rounded (left)

Linen Fabric

Fabric

It’s possible to embroider fabrics of all kinds
including cotton and linen, but close-weave
fabrics that are not too lightweight are most
suitable. Open-weave fabrics can cause embroi-
dery to warp, and if fabric is too lightweight and
transparent, knots made on the wrong side of
the work can be seen from the front.

Clover

ng carbon paper

2

on-side down on fabric The transferred design. Fine details can
placed over the top, trace be filled in later by referring to the
a ballpoint pen. It may original design.
o place cellophane over
e paper doesn’t rip.

Using No. 25 Embroidery Thread

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Find the end of the thread from Pull out the thread, keeping the
the skein of embroidery thread. paper band lightly in place with
one hand. Cut thread at about
15 in (40cm).

Threading the Needle 2

1

Wind the thread around the eye end of Pass the folded sect
the needle and create a sharp fold. through the eye of

Starting to Embroider 2

1

(WS) The fabric stretched
dery hoop. Make su
Confirm the placement of the design
and position fabric firmly within the
embroidery hoop.

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Separate threads. Unravel The threads at the bottom have
threads one at a time before been unraveled and placed
placing desired number together together, while the threads at
for use. the top have not been unraveled.
Threads that have been unraveled
and placed together again allow
for a neater end result.

3

tion of the thread The threaded needle.
the needle.

3

(RS) (RS)

d within the embroi- Pass needle from wrong side to right
ure fabric is taut. side of fabric.

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4 5(WS)

Leave the end of the thread long and Pass needle through t
hold in place on the wrong side of the fabric and draw firml
fabric. through to wrong sid
completes the first st
Finishing Off
2
1

(WS) Cut thread. Pass end
left long at the start
Pass needle through to wrong side of and secure in the sam
fabric, working under and over com- ming off.
pleted stitches so the end of the thread
is secured.

Embroidering a Line Embro

Straight Satin
Backstitch stitch stitch

Outline
stitch

Backstitch and outline stitch are com- This stitch p
monly used stitches. Outline stitch is broidery th
created by working a line of diagonal not twisted
stitches, so it makes a thicker line than
backstitch.

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6 (RS)

(RS) Continue sewing, making sure all
stitches are the same length.
to right side of
ly before passing Removing the Design
de of fabric. This
titch. (RS)

(WS) Once embroidery is completed, press
a damp cloth or paper towel over the
of thread that was design to remove any marks, then leave
through the needle to dry naturally. Be aware that ironing
me way before trim- the design may reactivate the ink and
cause it to become indelible.

oidery to Conceal a Surface

Long and
short stitch

plays up the luster of em- This is a series of stitches that join
hread. Make sure thread is together, making it ideal for covering
d when creating this stitch. large areas.

How to Embroider Running stitch

Outline stitch Progress in
direction of
Progress in direction
of arrow arrow

Blanket stitch Chain stitch

Progress in direction Progress in direction
of arrow of arrow
1
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Long and short stitch Satin stitch

Fill in, leaving 1
no gaps 32

Bullion stitch

Wind thread around (leave Pull thread Pick up
longer length of thread than stitch
shown between 2 and 3) 1 2 In
Out
3 Out 2
1 4 In 3 Out
Out 2 In

Chevron stitch Couching stitc

1 3 Out 2 In 9 Out 2 In
Out 7 Out 8 In
1 Out Secure at
5 6 In last point
Out 4 Use separate 3 Out
thread to
In secure first
thread
Repeat 2 9 times

Backstitch French knot stitch

Progress in direction Wind 1 3 times
of arrow around needle

31 2 Cross stitch

Straight stitch Lazy daisy stitch

n Pass thread
12 around
3 needle
54 3
2
Seed stitch 1

Make stitches
at random

Cable chain stitch

p 1 Out
Pick up
stitch 2 In Pick up
again stitch
3 Out
54

5 Out 4 In

ch Herringbone stitch

32 1
Out In 3 2 7 6 Out

1 4 1 54 3 2
Out In Out In

Repeat 2 3 times 5 Out

Repeat 2 5 times

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Cross Stitch

Starting to embroider 2 (WS)

1 (RS)

Pass needle from wrong side to Leave the end of the thread at
right side of fabric. least twice the length of the
needle.

Finishing off 2

1

Pass needle through to wrong Cut off thread.
side of fabric and through the
row of stitches.

When Using Fabric Other Than That M

Waste canvas 1

A grid-like mesh type of mate-
rial called waste canvas enables
cross stitch to be carried out on
fabric which has a weave that
makes it hard to count threads.

Cut a piece of waste canvas to a
size larger than the embroidery
design and baste it to the fabric.

With thanks to Lecien.
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3 4(RS) (RS)

Holding the end of the thread Return to the start of the row by
in place with your finger, make working stitches in an upwards
several stitches in a downwards direction, thereby completing the
direction only. cross stitches.

3 Keeping stitches even

Thread remaining length of thread Make all your crossover stitches
through needle and secure in the from the same direction.
same way before trimming off.

Meant for Cross Stitch

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Embroider over the waste canvas. Remove basting and trim remain-
ing waste canvas before remov-
ing weft threads one at a time.

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Remove warp threads. If needed layer cloth over the top
and press with an iron to flatten.

Page 3 A Scandinavian Citysc

The color codes used throughout this book refer to Cosmo
brand embroidery floss. Equivalent codes for DMC floss are
given in a chart found inside the back cover of this book.

Straight stitch Leaves: Straight stitch 2117
675 Flowers: Straight stitch 505A

Backstitch
120

Backstitch
425

Backstitch,
Straight stitch

155
Backstitch

2563
Backstitch
315A

Backstitch Backstitch
155 702

Satin stitch 702 Leaves: Straight stitch 1
Flowers: French knot stit

Flowers:
French knot
stitch 702

Backstitch Long and short Leaves:
2563 stitch 2563 Straight
stitch 63
Backstitch
414A Long and s
stitch 37
Straight
Backstitch 2412 stitch 637
two lines
120

Satin stitch 246

Straight Backstitch Backstitch
414A three
474
lines Backstitch

stitch 474 414A

Straight stitch Running stitch
414A 186
899