{"product_id":"the-geometry-of-hand-sewing-natalie-chanin-9781419726637","title":"The Geometry of Hand-Sewing: A Romance in Stitches and Embroidery from Alabama Chanin and the School of Making","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Geometry of Hand-Sewing\u003c\/i\u003e, Natalie Chanin and her Alabama Chanin and The School of Making teams present their breakthrough method, featuring illustrated instructions (for both right- and left-handed stitchers) for more than 100 stitches.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Their lessons range from the most basic straight and chain to the more fanciful feather and herringbone; photos of both right and wrong sides; and guidelines for modifying stitches to further increase one's repertoire. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As makers, we tend to learn different stitches over time without thinking much about how they relate to one another. But when Natalie Chanin and her Alabama Chanin and The School of Making teams began to look at needlework closely, they realized all stitches are based on geometric grid systems--and by using grids as guides, they could make learning stitches, even seemingly elaborate ones, as easy as child's play. Chapters include: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eA New Way to Think about Sewing and Embroidery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor the Love of Tools\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eBasic Stitches\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnhancing Stitches\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eManipulating Grids\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatterned Stitches\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e There is also an Index of Design Choices and a Stitch Index. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e To simplify learning, the book includes two plastic stitching cards die-cut with the grids on which every stitch in the book is based. These reusable cards can be stitched through for practicing (just as children use lacing cards to learn to tie shoes) or used as stencils for transferring grids to fabric. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Chanin writes in her introduction, \"The art of making can change your life, help you become a more informed consumer, and aid you in passing on important knowledge to the next generation. I know that I am my best self when I am making and sharing. I hope the lessons in this book will instill you with confidence, deepen your love for the arts of hand sewing and embroidery, and inspire you to share your love of making with others.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Natalie Chanin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1419726633\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419726637\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harry N. Abrams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/07\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.80h x 9.00w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/18\/2017","brand":"Natalie Chanin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44052435697919,"sku":"9781419726637","price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_95f85ae0-740e-4618-89f5-c14389c26937.jpg?v=1685018776","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-geometry-of-hand-sewing-natalie-chanin-9781419726637","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}