Free Motion Embroidery

Katie Essam, a textile artist and author, lives in Bexhill, East Sussex, UK. Since graduating in 2011 from the University of Hertfordshire with a BA Hons in Contemporary Applied Art, she has been struck with a passion for textiles. Having taught herself freehand machine embroidery, appliqué and many other textile techniques, she now combines them to make original framed, mixed media textile art pieces, inspired by the beauty in everyday objects and vintage. To see more of Katie's work visit: www.katie-essam.co.uk

Introduction 6, Materials 8, Before you start 16, Setting up your machine 18, Beach Scene step-by-step project 24, Finding ideas and inspiration 36, Planning 38, Appliqué Hare step-by-step project 46, Paint and stitch 60, Blue Tit step-by-step project 62, Hen and Rooster step-by-step project 72, Collage 88, Sewing Collage step-by-step project 92, Choosing your own design 104, Jimmy the Cat step-by-step project 106, Home step-by-step project 116, Displaying your work 124, Vintage Bicycle 126, Index 128.