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Cozy stitches by celeste johnston

12 Calm & Creative Embroidery Projects for Absolute Beginners & Beyond!

Slow down and experience the therapeutic benefits of slow stitching with the newest book from Celeste Johnston! The projects focus on uplifting messages, lovely florals, and the comfort of home. From fluffy sweaters and stacks of books to gentle affirmations and meditative mandalas, you’ll feel the warmth with every stitch.

hardcover, 168 Pages, 7.75" x 9.5", $22.99

official PUBLICATION DATE: AUGUST 28, 2024

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STITCH THROUGH 12 Skill-Building ProjectS

Enjoy a diverse array of cozy subjects that gradually build your skills as you work through them. With a cozy quilt sampler project to help you practice each stitch and a complete stitch guide that explains every stitch used in the book, beginners will have no trouble diving right in!

INCLUDES DETAILED STITCH DIAGRAMS and patterns!

Each project includes a gorgeous reference photograph, step-by-step instructions, and a full-sized perforated pattern. The patterns are also available as a convenient download! Plus, every stitch, floss color, and strand count is provided in an all-in-one labeled reference image, so you always know what to do. It’s a perfect book for beginners and advanced stitchers alike!

AN ENCOURAGING, RELAXING HOW-TO EXPERIENCE

Inspiring quotes, reflective journal entries, and mindful prompts throughout the book enhance the relaxing benefits of stitching. Put the kettle on, gather your stitching supplies, and enjoy the meditative process of creating these 12 cozy embroidery projects.

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you will LOVE YOUR RESULTS when you follow along

step by step!

The projects in this book range from simple to complex, airy to dense, and easy to challenging. But when you follow Celeste’s detailed step-by-step instructions, you will achieve creative success every time! Each project is broken down into simple steps, and clear photos illustrate the entire process. Plus, a floss color guide ensures that you can always match what you see—or customize colors to your heart’s content!

pre-order today and get a free gift!

As a thank-you for supporting Celeste and her new book, we are thrilled to offer you a free downloadable embroidery pattern from the book as a sneak peek! Simply order your copy from your preferred bookseller and then click the link below to download your embroidery pattern!

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meet CELESTE

Celeste Johnston is an artist, content creator, and modern embroidery designer living in Austin, Texas. She is the creative force behind the popular Lemon Made Shop, where she sells bespoke embroidery art. Her hand-stitched houseplants, flowers, animals, and uplifting words have caught the attention of over 100,000 engaged Instagram followers. Her work has been featured in Love Embroidery, Mollie Makes, and Be Creative magazines. Her first book, Freshly Stitched, was published in 2021, her second, Sunny Stitches, in 2022, and her third, Cozy Stitches, comes out in 2024. For more info, visit @lemon_made_shop on Instagram or www.lemonmadeshop.com.

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Cozy Stitches: 12 Calm & Creative Embroidery Projects for Absolute Beginners & Beyond

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PUBLICATION DATE: AUGUST 28, 2024

a note from CELESTE

Hello! I’m thrilled that you’re here and ready to cozy up and stitch with me. It has been an amazing experience to have written a third book of my embroidery patterns for absolute beginners, and it means the world to me that you would join me in this fulfilling, creative, and therapeutic hobby. You are on your way to creating adorable works of art! Take your time, take care of yourself, and enjoy the process. And thank you again for choosing my book!

xo

Celeste

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“This embroidery book is SO beautiful! It is very apparent a lot of creativity and thoughtfulness went into each part of the book.”


“The book truly feels like a conversation

with a friend.”


“It is amazing! Easy to read, easy to understand, beautiful pictures and descriptions. I definitely recommend this for someone who wants to learn

this adorable craft!”


“What a beautiful book! I am new to

embroidery and this book has been such a

fun way to learn more.”


“I love this book and I'm glad I have it in my craft library to reference again and again.”

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