Now that January is officially sewn up, it’s time for a new project — February. I’m not trying to be crafty (i.e., tricky), but I am threading my way to this week’s theme: embroidery. This is knot just a random subject, dear crafters, but a serious reading promotion. February is National Embroidery Month, thank you very much. So, grab your sewing supplies, and let’s get started.
To embroider or not to embroider, well, that is the question — and a personal choice. Creating art with needle and thread isn’t for everyone, but if you enjoy keeping yourself in stitches — back, running, chain and satin, to name a few — this column should make you darn happy.
Today’s reading suggestions are just a small sample of what is available in the craft section of the library’s collection. Repeating a popular phrase, a stitch in time saves nine. Perhaps. But nine stitches may feel like a lifetime of needlework for anyone not inclined to embrace embroidery. Don’t worry, February has a lot to offer beyond stitchery. Groundhogs, valentines and more, oh my.
- “365 Days of Stitches: How to Create a Personal Embroidery Journal” by Steph Arnold.
- “Cool Embroidery for Kids: A Fun and Creative Introduction to Fiber Art” by Alex Kuskowski.
- “Embroidered Crochet: Enchanting Projects to Crochet and Embroider” by Anna Nikipirowicz.
- “Embroidery: The Ideal Guide to Stitching, Whatever Your Level of Expertise” by Lucinda Ganderton.
- “Paint with Thread: A Step-by-Step Guide to Embroidery Through the Seasons” by Emillie Ferris.
- “Satisfying Stitches: Learn Simple Embroidery Techniques and Embrace the Joys of Stitching by Hand” by Hope Brasfield.
