Creepy Embroidery: 20 Gothic Patterns to Capture the Spirit of the Supernatural - Paperback

by Carrie Violet (Author)

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.

Author Biography

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.