Mandalas to Embroider: Kaleidoscope stitching in a hoop

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There are twelve large (about 6”) mandalas and twelve small (about 2”) ones, each shown stitched and as a color diagram which gives the stitches used and DMC threads.

In this book, rekindle lost tranquillity and quickly discover a new obsession with these exquisite mandalas.Not all are stitched on white which is good, and there are some ideas as to what to stitch them onto if you dont just want to leave them in hoop frames. I must admit to being a little nervous about starting stitching; although I’ve been cross-stitching for decades, and of course enjoy my punchneedle embroidery, I haven’t actually done any regular embroidery since I learnt the basic stitches in primary school. They look just like normal printed paper and I wasn't even convinced that they were transfers when I first looked at them but I followed the instructions for transferring them onto fabric just to see but no matter what I try and I've tried a hotter iron and left the iron over them longer and just ended up with burnt paper and fabric, the ink will not transfer no matter what. But I’m not being compensated for this review in any other way, and the following is based on my honest opinions! Apart from the beatiful, insipiring mandalas the thing I like the most about this book is that every design (as well as a hidden bonus one!

Only 10 stitches have been used to create all the mandalas, and each one is explained and accompanied by clear, step-by-step diagrams at the beginning of the book.If you delete or clear your cookies, or if you change which web browser you are using, you will need to set your cookie preferences again. In addition, there are notes on what you need in your basic embroidery kit – from fabrics through to needles and thread – which means those new to embroidery can start their journey to mindfulness right away. Will usually dispatch within same working day if paid before 09:00 GMT (excludes weekends and holidays). There is also advice and photos inside on how to use your stunning mandalas to embellish myriad accessories and items, from shoes to tote bags.