Overview

Stitch Beyond the Veil with Heart-Stopping Embroidery Channel the ethereal beauty of death and the afterlife in this stunning collection of beginner-friendly patterns. Inspired by Victorian mourning, bloodthirsty vampires, witches of the woods, and dark moments throughout history, each eerie project only uses a few basic stitches making it the perfect weekend craft. Invite a vampire into your home with the spellbinding Sylvia; summon a mystical gathering of feline familiars with Coven of Cats; or conjure up the fabled, iconic pomegranate with Persephone's Descent. You'll also learn how to bring depth and life to every piece with special techniques such as adding shimmering details through beadwork, creating a haunting effect with loose threads, or building texture with French knots. Perfect for any fiber artist who feels drawn to the darker things in life, this all-inclusive guide will bring you charming pieces that are sure to take your breath away.

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Reviews

""With mischievous, gothic motifs and supernatural imagination, this book reveals all the expressive power of an art too often confined to ornament."" --Audrey Demarre, author of Broderies: Anthologie curieuse ""This book feels like it was made for witches who want to embroider some magic!"" --Galissa, bead embroidery artist behind Shalfetr ""Carrie always delivers gothic beauty in such a skillful way. This book is a long-awaited (spooky!) treat."" --Clare, hand-embroidery artist behind Crimson Pins

Author Information

Carrie Violet is the fiber artist behind Memorial Stitches. She sells embroidery artwork in her signature gothic style on her website of the same name. Carrie lives in Saltaire, a Victorian model village in the north of England.

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