Sarah Godfrey - Organza Hoop Art: Embroidery Techniques and Projects for Sheer Stitching

ORGANZA HOOP ART

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Copyright 2021 by Sarah Godfrey and Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc., 903 Square Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552.

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Project Team

Editorial Director: Kerry Bogert

Editor: Amy Deputato

Copy Editor: Katie Ocasio

Designer: Llara Pazdan

Photographs by Sarah Godfrey and Pamarazzi Photography, Medina, OH. Some photos shot at Eastwood Furniture, Medina, OH. Additional photos: dablbabl/Shutterstock, 4, 95; Svetlana Kharchuk, 2, 6, 14, 36.

Print ISBN 978-1-947163-61-4
eISBN 978-1-607658-50-4

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This book will introduce you to the magic of hand embroidery on organza. Whether you are an established embroidery lover, or you have decided to start stitching for the first time, you will find techniques and projects in this book to get you excited about working with sheer fabric. Embroidery is a wonderful, meditative experience in which the use of different stitches creates an exciting interplay between color and texture on fabric. Working with organza takes this craft to a whole new level, calling for a heightened focus on neatness and adjustments to stitching techniques that result in eye-catching finished pieces. This book will guide you through all of the tools you need to get started, followed by techniques and projects designed for all skill levels to learn from and enjoy. One of the wonderful aspects of hand embroidery is that it is quite easy to get started and build your skills!

My mother-in-law, Irene, gave me the final spark of inspiration I needed to try hand embroidery, and she took me on my first trip to buy supplies. Soon after that, I remember showing her pictures of embroidery on organza, and I knew I had to try iteven as a beginner. The pieces you can create with this fabric are captivating, and I want to share its magic with you while making the techniques as accessible as possible. While it might seem intimidating to work on transparent fabric, the techniques you will learn in this book will demystify the process and help you develop exciting new approaches to embroidery art.

If you have stitched before, you will recognize the stitches used in the projects, but the way you use them will be taken to the next level. If you have never tried embroidery before, these projects will help you develop a precision that will only serve you in your next embroidery endeavors. While the fabric may be sheer, the weave is tough enough to handle the creative processand even a few mistakes!

The book opens with an overview of the supplies you will need to get started and some key tips for success. Next, you will find an in-depth stitch glossary with illustrated instructions on the embroidery techniques you will use in the projects. The twelve vibrant embroidery projects are organized based on difficulty level, from easiest to most advanced. After reading this book and working through these pieces, you will not only have new approaches to the craft, but you will also have beautiful artwork to display in your home. Happy stitching!

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Before you start stitching, you will need the right supplies. There are a few important considerations to keep in mind when choosing the best tools and materials for embroidering on organza, and this chapter will walk you through the items you will need and what to look for when choosing them. All of these supplies are readily available at craft and fabric stores, as well as online.

These are just a few of the many colors of organza fabric you can find.