Swedish Weaving Pattern Directory

50 huck embroidery designs for the modern needlecrafter. Master Swedish weaving, also known as huck embroidery, with 50 designs for modern homewares, accessories, and more Create unique, keep-forever textiles. Relaxing to do. Requires few materials (all readily available at Michaels and Hobby Lobby, or any local needlework shop) Learn how the thread is worked on the fabric, how to determine pattern placement, and how to decide the best fabric and thread for a given project Features written instructions and easy-to-read, full-colour, large-format charts This unique collection of designs can be used on a variety of fabrics to create any number of items, including towels, pillows, gift bags, afghans, baby blankets, and wall hangings Swedish weaving, also known as "huck embroidery" or "huck weaving," is a needlework style that has existed for hundreds of years. This book contains everything stitchers need to complete Swedish weaving (huck embroidery) designs, making it perfect for both seasoned stitchers and beginners who are just trying the craft for the first time. Also included are the types of fabric, needles, and thread used, and a handy stitch guide showing the stitches necessary to create unique heirloom textiles that will not date. Projects include towels, runners, coasters, ornaments, cards, pillows, table toppers, jar cozies, gift bags, afghans, baby blankets, and wall hangings. Each project is labeled as either level 1, 2, or 3, making it easy for a range of stitchers to choose their own difficulty level and move at their own pace.