Lettered in Thread: Creative Techniques for Designing and Embroidering Meaningful Messages - Paperback

by Ciara Leroy (Author)

Combine hand lettering and embroidery to create stunning designs for self-expression, encouragement, activism, and more with this step-by-step guide to embroidered lettering.

• A crash course in hand lettering--including step-by-step directions for two unique alphabet styles and advice on how to create a style all your own
• Essential embroidery techniques, along with tips and tricks for embroidering lettering
• Guidance on how to find your own creative voice, develop your own designs, and craft messages that matter
• Unique step-by-step projects with patterns and color guides

Author Biography

Ciara LeRoy, a.k.a Pretty Strange, is a Cincinnati-based independent artist specializing in hand lettering, illustration, murals, and embroidery. In 2017, she started Pretty Strange Design with a mission to make beautifully offbeat creations that inject imagination into everyday life. LeRoy has collaborated with several creative industry leaders including, DMC, LoveCrafts, Pentel, and Domestika and has been hired by top brands (including Madewell, Ann Taylor LOFT, and Rae Wellness) to design embroidered lettering for their platforms and products.