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Little Stitches: 100+ Sweet Embroidery Designs, 12 Projects Kindle Edition

by Aneela Hoey (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 140 ratings

Over 100 embroidery designs and twelve whimsical and practical projects you can work on anywhere.

It's grown-up playtime! Choose from more than 100 original embroidery designs, hand-drawn with a modern take on retro style. Aneela Hoey's illustrations are printed on transfer paper to use and reuse―tear out the page, trim out the design, iron it down, and stitch away! Learn 11 easy decorative stitches plus techniques for adding texture, then embroider these charming images on 12 whimsical and practical projects, perfect for keepsakes or gifts. Projects include a baby quilt, cushion covers, cozies for jars and tissue boxes, and more. Embroidery is the perfect handwork to take along anywhere you go!

“Hoey’s cute, vintage-inspired approach will appeal to novice stitchers.”—Library Journal

“These designs have ageless appeal…The book is extra useful with the iron-on transfers for each design included in the back of the book.”—American Quilt Retailer

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  4. Publication date
    September 1, 2012
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Little Stitches contains one hundred of designer Aneela Hoey's hand-drawn illustrations printed on transfer paper to use and reuse. Learn decorative embroidery stitches plus techniques for adding texture. This sweet book includes twelve whimsical, yet practical projects.

― Stitch Gifts

Hoey’s name is familiar to many modern quilters—she’s one of the founders of the popular Fat Quarterly e-zine, and her fabric lines for Moda blend fairy-tale whimsy with cheery color palettes. In her first book, she applies her charming aesthetic to a variety of small-scale embroidery projects. After an introduction to basic embroidery stitches and their uses, Hoey presents a variety of projects that combine small embroidered designs with simple sewing. The motifs are interchangeable, and all are included on reusable iron-on transfers. VERDICT Embroidery is gaining in popularity, especially among younger crafters. Hoey’s cute, vintage-inspired approach will appeal to novice stitchers. ― Library Journal

The word embroidery may conjure up a troop of listless young women waiting and hoping for their Mr Darcy to turn up, or your nana's posy-edged table-cloth, but Aneela Hoey brings embroidery right up to date in Little Stitches. Gone are the days when embroidery was all about alphabets and floral motifs. Your designs can be as modern as you like - from sewing machines and snow globes, to jugs of lemonade and treehouses, and Hoey's twelve whimsical, practical project tutorials show you how to put them to best use. In particular, embroidery is suited to making keepsakes and gifts, just as days gone by, but Hoey's pincushion features a taxi, and her needle case has the Empire State Building on the front. Included in this colorful and detailed guide to stitching, 21st Century-style, are more than 100 appealing illustrations printed on to transfer paper so that you can use and re-use them time and again. Embroidery, unlike some other crafts, can be taken along anywhere you go, and once you've mastered the basic stitches with Hoey's help, you'll want to embroider everything that doesn't move! ― Mumtopia

I’d never held an embroidery hoop in my life, but an hour after checking out Little Stitches by Aneela Hoey, I found myself planted on the couch, obsessed with my new hobby. Little Stitches‘ illustrated instructions on stitch basics are perfect for beginners, but Hoey’s fresh patterns should appeal to stitchers of all expertise. Within a few days I’d completed my adorable empire state building needle case (page 38). With its practical projects and delightful patterns, Little Stitches makes an inexpensive hobby even more accessible. And really, I just can’t get over the adorable patterns! Check it out!
-- murraylibrary.org

This little bestseller from C&T Publishing is pricey, but for a good reason. Besides featuring Aneela’s wonderful slices-of-life artwork, her style is a little different. There’s a lot of fill-in stitching and texturizing that goes way beyond straight outlines. AND there’s an iron-on transfer sheet pullout so you can immediately start recreating Aneela’s stitched smiles. Don’t worry. If the sheet gets used up, the original patterns are also printed in the book.
― Generation Q Magazine

Grown-up playtime with Aneela Hoey. Little Stitches contains more than 100 sweet embroidery designs as well ad 12 special projects using the embroidery designs. Aneela, who also designs fabric for Moda, learned to embroider in school at the young age of eight. These designs have ageless appeal, so how about starting a mother/daughter embroidery club teaching the next generation the joys of needlework. Different designs could be done each month with “show and tell” and project construction completed at the next month’s gathering. The book is extra useful with the iron-on transfers for each design included in the back of the book.


― American Quilt Retailer

About the Author

Aneela Hoey studied textile design and now designs lines for Moda Fabrics, as well as her own embroidery and quilt patterns. She was a co-founder of the popular online e-zine, Fat Quarterly.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00AIR8CO6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ C&T Publishing (September 1, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 1, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 50.7 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 262 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 140 ratings

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    Aneela Hoey is a textile designer, pattern writer and author. She designs fabric prints for Cloud 9 fabrics and previously worked with Moda Fabrics. She writes and sells PDF sewing patterns in her online shop https://payhip.com/comfortstitching - including the popular Zip-Up Tray Pouch pattern. She has authored 2 books 'Little Stitches' and 'Stitched Sewing Organizers' (released June 17) both published by Stash Books/ C&T publishing. She blogs at http://comfortstitching.typepad.co.uk/

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Customers find the embroidery designs in the book cute and whimsy. They appreciate the good basic instructions and step-by-step projects that are easy to make. The stitch patterns are provided on print and transfer paper. Customers find the projects free-spirited and fun, with alternatives to the original design.

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40 customers mention "Embroidery designs"37 positive3 negative

Customers find the embroidery designs in this book cute and easy to follow. They appreciate the great illustrations and good directions. The designs coordinate with the author's fabric lines, which enhance the handwork nicely. Customers also like that alternate pattern groupings are included with each design. There are designs for boys as well, and some pictures fit her visits to their house perfectly.

"...Next up is bike girl. And yes there are designs for boys, too, but I am currently surrounded by girls. These designs are so very charming...." Read more

"Aneela Hoey designs are perfect sweet, little embroidery patterns. Pleased with purchase. Would definitely buy again from this author...." Read more

"...book is only for beginners....I especially like the alternate pattern / design groupings included with each of the projects...." Read more

"...Her line of Moda fabrics will accent the handwork very nicely." Read more

14 customers mention "Instruction"14 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's instructions clear and easy to follow. They appreciate the step-by-step approach that makes it suitable for beginners. The designs are simple and fun, with alternatives to the original patterns. The iron-on method is straightforward and helps overcome the learning curve.

"...Also, the iron-on method is supremely easy and gets me over the hump of getting started...." Read more

"...Beautiful photography, excellent written instructions, and tons of patterns...." Read more

"This book gives you simple, cute patterns and examples for easy embroidery stitching...." Read more

"...The author has not forgotten a thing. She goes into great detail and instruction. She starts at the basics...." Read more

11 customers mention "Stitching"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the stitching book. They find the patterns simple and cute, with examples for easy embroidery stitching. The book provides instructions and lists the type of stitch used. Readers appreciate the print and transfer paper stitch patterns. The embroidery is different from other books, and the images are whimsical and inspiring.

"...Project pages show the colors, stitches used, recommended strands for each element of the design...." Read more

"...I love it that she provides more the stitch pattern on print and on transfer paper...." Read more

"This book gives you simple, cute patterns and examples for easy embroidery stitching...." Read more

"...Very inspiring art to stitch!..." Read more

9 customers mention "Fun projects"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the fun and easy projects in the book. They find the projects free-spirited but sloppy. The book offers a good mix of complex and simple embroidery, with unique designs and alternatives to the original projects.

"...And this book does not disappoint. The projects and transfers are just so unique, clearly reflective of Aneela...." Read more

"...The projects are OK. A few seemed like they would make good gifts but they all require patchwork...." Read more

"This is the book has a good mix of complex and easy embroidery. The author shows step by step on the more complex...." Read more

"...This book in my opinion really lacked inspiration, the projects seemed free spirited but looked to sloppy...." Read more

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  • L. Giaime
    5.0 out of 5 stars surprisingly wonderful book
    Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2013
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    When I bought this book, I flipped through it and thought it was ok. And then it sat around for many months. When I needed some baby gifts for women having second and third children I got the idea of putting an embroidery design on a hoop with the baby's name -- you know nursery decoration. I looked through both this book and Doodle Stitching: The Motif Collection: 400+ Easy Embroidery Designs looking for designs. I ended up stitching jump rope girl and hula hoop girl from this book. And then I was totally hooked. Now I've made swing girl and goth hula hoop girl and hobby horse girl. Next up is bike girl. And yes there are designs for boys, too, but I am currently surrounded by girls. These designs are so very charming. The iron-on paper will easily make 4-5 transfers of each design. The author's approach to embroidery is encouraging but loose -- colors are suggested by hue rather than by brand & number. She has a paragraph about getting over the fear of stitching people and suggestions on how to do hair. She also includes suggestions on tackling skin tone. The designs have a break down of the stitches the author used and how many strands of floss. The suggested stitches are very often back stitch. There is some chain and a few french knots. I am not a novice but I think this book would be a good one for the novice. The author's intent seems to be that you can make beautiful things that don't require years of practice -- a simple is beautiful approach. Although it doesn't tell you exactly which color to buy, it does give you enough info that you can get the same result in the picture and not be restricted to a particular brand of floss. Also, the iron-on method is supremely easy and gets me over the hump of getting started. The author gives explicit permission to photocopy the designs which means you can take it to a copy place and not have issues of violating copy right. I highly recommend this book.
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  • Heather L.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Aneela Hoey Patterns
    Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
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    Aneela Hoey designs are perfect sweet, little embroidery patterns. Pleased with purchase. Would definitely buy again from this author. Highly Recommend.
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  • Bonnie 52
    5.0 out of 5 stars Chock full of goodness
    Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2015
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    I'm not a beginner embroidered, but I sure wish I'd had this book when I was starting out! Beautiful photography, excellent written instructions, and tons of patterns. Which is not to say that this book is only for beginners....I especially like the alternate pattern / design groupings included with each of the projects. Project pages show the colors, stitches used, recommended strands for each element of the design. For example, the project for the little girl with umbrella on the cover of the book: for the sweater, she lists the color of floss, used six strands and lists the type of stitch used. it's broken down by each part: sweater, skirt, boots, figure outline, umbrella, umbrella handle, umbrella handle. Perfect for anyone starting out, but I love it for the ideas and patterns.
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  • A. Shaheen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great " little stitches" stitching book
    Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2012
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    Have followed Aneela Hoey's blog so I am familiar with her style. And this book does not disappoint. The projects and transfers are just so unique, clearly reflective of Aneela. I look forward to stitching up many of the projects. Her line of Moda fabrics will accent the handwork very nicely.
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  • eunice
    4.0 out of 5 stars So pretty!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2013
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    I am generally a machine sewer and hardly will do hand sewing since I'm not so confident in hand stitching besides closing opening of a stuff toy. But I've always wanted to try embroidery and was keen to learn more. I really love Aneela's Red Riding hood fabric range and made them into quilt cover, dresses for my girls. Her stitch pattern is so girly and sweet.

    I love it that she provides more the stitch pattern on print and on transfer paper. Although if they can be on CD rom and then I can make some changes and print out on transfer paper would be good. ANyway, it's a beautiful book visually. I can't wait to do up the project to enhance my sewing project like having it on a fabric book cover or a tote bag.
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  • J Anderson
    3.0 out of 5 stars Cute designs
    Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2012
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    The designs in this book are simple, but cute. I like that they are on iron-on paper and regular paper, so you have the choice of ironing or tracing. The projects are OK. A few seemed like they would make good gifts but they all require patchwork. It'd be ideal for someone who also has a sewing machine. I don't. Some of the projects seem a little weird... a hotwater bottle cover? Really? Maybe I hang out with the wrong crowd but I don't know many people who use a hotwater bottle often enough to warrant a cover. Also, the tissue box cover looks sloppy to me. I did like the little clothes pins pouch and the needle folder and the jar cozies. Maybe, if I get a sewing machine I will make some of them. In the meantime, I'm enjoying the desgins just fine.
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  • Mary Gillespie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy Stitching
    Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2022
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    This book gives you simple, cute patterns and examples for easy embroidery stitching. The pictures are clear and it tells you how many strands to use as well as what stitches to use and how to do them.
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  • Marion G. Simon
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is the ONE
    Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2015
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    This little book has become a great companion. I had forgotten some of my earlier skills of hand embroidery since it's all mostly done be sewing machine these days. So I was happy to find this book on Amazon. The author has not forgotten a thing. She goes into great detail and instruction. She starts at the basics. Even gives hints on what not to do...common mistakes etc...I love that she included patterns as well...So happy with this book!!! Glad I ordered it....Great reference book too.
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  • Susie Tood
    5.0 out of 5 stars Useful and Helpful Little Book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 28, 2014
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    I first learned embroidery stitches when I was a child and I haven't embroidered anything since. Looking for a new hobby, I decided to try out an embroidery project and saw this book on Amazon. I am delighted with it. There are simple projects to attempt, with transfers to iron out. The really helpful attribute of this book is that each project is photographed and then the stitches, thread thickness and colours needed are set out below the pictures. I am thrilled with my new hobby and my increasing confidence is due in no small part to this lovely book.
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  • Christin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sticken zum Träumen
    Reviewed in Germany on June 23, 2014
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    Dieses Stickbuch hat mich total überzeugt und sehr erfreut, denn die Figuren sind einfach himmlisch. Ganz besonderen Dank sage ich für die Anleitungen und hilfreichen Unterlagen im Buch.
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  • Michelle B
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love this Book-Amazing Transfers!
    Reviewed in Canada on April 17, 2021
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    I love everything about this amazing book! The embroidery transfers are just too cute! Great projects with lots of hints and tips. I'm literally addicted to doing only transfers from this book! I can't recommend it enough. It is worth every penny!
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    I love this Book-Amazing Transfers!

    Reviewed in Canada on April 17, 2021
    I love everything about this amazing book! The embroidery transfers are just too cute! Great projects with lots of hints and tips. I'm literally addicted to doing only transfers from this book! I can't recommend it enough. It is worth every penny!
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  • Cliente de Amazon
    2.0 out of 5 stars regular
    Reviewed in Spain on April 29, 2015
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    Esperaba mucho mas, y mas variedad de diseños, así como apartado de puntos de bordado y opciones de versiones diferentes
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  • Bev
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book!
    Reviewed in Canada on February 3, 2013
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    I enjoyed reading Aneela's book; the patterns are in the back of the book and can be traced or transferred to your fabric of choice. Lots of different and interesting designs, great instructions, beautiful pictures - love it!
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