Jessica Marquez

When most people think of embroidery they think of their grandmothers doilies and table runners, or blankets of colorful thread pictures. This book goes beyond that. It’s about a specific style of embroidery that use geometric patterns to not only create art, but mend everyday use items like jeans, jackets, etc. The author heavily goes through making your own patterns, how they are drawn, and the easiest way to complete each pattern. As someone who has embroidered since childhood, I Liked seeing these new techniques and the unique patterns that seem fresh and new while being classic and useful.… (altro)