<b>Create beautiful Christmas embroidery for colorful holiday decor and festive, handmade gifts!</b><br>

<p>For fun, festive holiday décor and homemade gifts, look no further than <i>Handmade Holiday: Festive Embroidery Patterns and Techniques for Christmas Crafting</i>! With this book of lovely Christmas embroidery scenes, designed by professional needlework artist Aly Ploof, you can add a touch of holiday spirit to napkins, towels, garments, and other textiles.</p>

<p>Embroidery is an age-old needlework skill that has been entertaining crafters and makers for generations. There’s nothing more relaxing on a frosty winter evening than painting with thread, so grab your cup of cocoa and settle in by the fire. <i>Handmade Holiday</i> offers 16 patterns to make your Christmas crafting merry and bright—as well as chapters on techniques for beginners, and a stitch library for easy reference.</p>

<p>Whether you’re a beginner interested in learning a new craft, or an experienced embroiderer looking to create one-of-a-kind handmade gifts, this book has patterns you’ll love. Celebrate the season with <i>Handmade Holiday</i>!</p>

<p> Patterns Include:</p>

<ul>• Merry Mittens</ul>

<ul>• Starry Stockings</ul>

<ul>• Christmas Cabin</ul>

<ul>• PoinSanta Hat</ul>

<ul>• Pretty Poinsettia</ul>

<ul>• Citrus and Berries</ul>

<ul>• Holiday Rocking Horse</ul>

<ul>• Stuffed Stocking</ul>

<ul>• And much more!</ul>

<b>TABLE OF CONTENTS</b><br>

00: Introduction<br>

01: Getting Started<br>

02: Stitch Library<br>

03: Embroidery Projects<br>

04: Being Mindful: Slowing Down During the Holidays<br>