Cozy Stitches, 12 Calm & Creative Embroidery Projects for Absolute Beginners & Beyond is the third installment of embroidery books by Celeste Johnston of Lemon Made Shop. Her publisher, Better Day Books, an imprint of Schiffer Publishing, generously sent me a copy for review and I can't wait to share with you what's inside.
Cozy Stitches by Celeste Johnston
What is Cozy Stitches?
Cozy Stitches is a beginner-friendly embroidery book. It's a gentle introduction into embroidery that includes 12 hand embroidery projects. Throughout the book you will be walked through everything you need to get started with embroidery. Celeste breaks down needed embroidery materials and supplies, how to transfer an embroidery pattern, getting your hoop ready for stitching. The book includes 15 embroidery stitches great for those just getting into embroidery or who are looking for an easy project.
Why You'll Enjoy Cozy Stitches
From front to back, Cozy Stitches exudes the comfort and calm that can be found in the gentle art of embroidery. This book is charming and filled with adorably feminine patterns. The projects feel approachable in size and skill level for beginners and stitchers of advanced skill. Even though I love challenging projects, they aren't something I can always work on. Finding a delightful and simple project to stitch is just as satisfying.
Celeste offers helpful tips throughout the book. I love that these make the embroidery project and process of learning something new feel less daunting. They also give you the sense that she's right there with you as you embroider.
Some projects include variations and show ideas for how to use the embroidery projects on more than just wall decor. From clothing to accessories, Celeste shares beautiful samples and helpful tips for embroidering a project for wear. You know I love wearable embroidery!
After each project, there's a Stitch Diary. This is a space for reflection that adds to the cozy, intimate feel of Cozy Stitches.
Throughout Cozy Stitches, you feel like you really get to know Celeste. The short artist interview and family photos at the start of the book build connection and offer insight into some of the patterns you'll stitch later on. Celeste also shares a curated playlist you can listen to while you stitch the projects. I'm usually a murder mystery audiobook girlie when I stitch, but I might have to give these songs a listen too.
Cozy Stitches is a beautiful hand embroidery filled with creative and beginner-friendly stitching projects.
Where You Can Order Cozy Stitches
Cozy Stitches can be found at most major book stores and on Amazon (affiliate link). If your bookstore doesn't have Cozy Stitches in stock, you can have them order it for you or request a copy at your local library.
Celeste's first book Freshly Stitched, was published in 2021, and her second book, Sunny Stitches, was published in 2022. (affiliate links)
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