Staff Pick
There are a lot of ways to replace that yearning for travel: read a great book with destinations far and wide, or perhaps watch a favorite movie with beautiful vistas. Good choices indeed, but I'm thinking that combining my love of European cities and embroidery is the way to go for me. The COVID era has given me an opportunity to refine my embroidery skills, and I can't wait to stitch up the streets of Europe for my next project. Recommended By Corie K-B., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
Embroider Your Stress Away.
Escape the chaos of everyday life by embroidering yourself a
romantic and tranquil getaway. Allow Charles Henry and Elin Petronella
to whisk you away to the calming villas of the French countryside.
Discover the hidden gems of Paris, stroll down the colorful tiled
streets of Lisbon or float along the canals of Venice. Let go of your
worries stitch by stitch through these 20 delightful European
scenescapes inspired by Charles and Elin's favorite places throughout
Europe. Beginners can confidently complete any design in this book using
five common and simple embroidery stitches.
As leaders in the modern
hand embroidery movement, Charles and Elin invite you to let go of
perfectionism and instead slow down, unwind and enjoy the meditative
process of creating something gorgeous one stitch, and breath, at a
time.
**Printed with Premium Lay Flat Binding —
Stays Open Hands-Free!**
Review
"Instruction
for each design is articulate and supported by close-up photos.
Beginning or advanced embroiderers will find much to enjoy and create
here as they armchair-travel with thread." Publisher's Weekly
Review
"I will never forget the
first time I saw Elin and Charles' work and said, 'Wow! I have to try
this embroidery thing immediately.' It's an honor to recommend their
amazing work and this book, as I know it will make everyone fall in love
with hand embroidery, too." Sila Gur, embroidery artist, @jolly_hoops
Review
"Elin and Charles' passion
for embroidery and their love to inspire new generations to pick up a
needle and thread shines through in this book." Abi Skinner, designer, DMC
About the Author
Charles Henry and Elin
Petronella are the young, French/ Swedish artist couple taking the
modern hand embroidery movement by storm. They have gathered a huge
embroidery community online through their Instagram accounts
@petronella.art and @_charleshenry_. They teach embroidery classes
online and in person through the Charles and Elin Academy. They also run
the Charles and Elin YouTube channel and podcast, where they offer
advice to fellow creatives. Charles and Elin have been featured in
Martha Stewart Living, My Modern Met and more.