365 Days of Stitches

Thread journals are a way of visually reflecting on life events and occasions over one year. Needlecrafters may choose to record events one day a time or one week at time, but whatever approach they adopt, this is a fun and visually appealing way of keeping a diary. Featuring 1000 illustrated motifs, many also demonstrated as stitched examples, 365 Days of Stitches provides readers with the knowledge needed to complete their mindful 365-day project. 

Book Contents

Meet Steph 4

About this Book 5

Artists’ Samplers 6

CHAPTER 1: Core Techniques and Stitches 10

BEFORE YOU START - Tools and materials 12, How to fit the fabric to the hoop 13, Colours 13, Templates 14, Transferring the motif to the fabric 15,How to finish the back of the hoop 15

STITCHES 16

CHAPTER 2: Motif Directory 22

ANIMALS 24 - On the Farm 24, Reptiles and Dinosaurs 26, Zoo Animals 28, Birds 30, Insects 32, Pets 34, Sea Life 36

NATURE 38 - Plants and Fungi 38, Flowers 40, Weather 42

HOME 44 - Houseplants 44, Home Improvement 46, Cooking 48

FOOD AND DRINK 50 - Food 50, More Food 52, Fruit and Veg 54, Drinks 56, Sweet Treats 58, Sweets 60

CELEBRATIONS 62 - Wedding 62, Easter 64, Birthday 66, Valentine’s Day 68, Halloween 70, Christmas 72, Religions and Celebrations 74

WORK AND PLAY 76 - Travel 76, Ball Sports 78, Other Sports 80, Hobbies 82, More Hobbies 84, Music 86, The Great Outdoors 88, At the Beach 90, Entertainment 92, Work and Education 94

PERSONAL CARE 96 - Beauty 96, Clothes 98, Shoes and Accessories 100

CHILDREN 102 - Baby 102, Toys 104

MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT 106 - Spiritual 106, Astrology 108, Health 110

ASTRONOMY 112 - Space 112

GENRE 114 - Fantasy 114

COMMUNICATION 116 - Symbols 116,Doodles 118, Emojis 120, Alphabets, Numbers and Diacritics 122

Index 124

Acknowledgements 128