A Hoop of Threads and Longing : 20 Romantasy Embroidery Projects

20 enchanting, slow-burning romantasy embroidery designs, complete with full-size templates. Whether you’re here for morally grey love interests, the self-rescuing princess or the dragon-riding rebel queens, you’ll find something in these pages that sparks your imagination – and your needle!This book is a love letter to the romantasy genre and to the stories that keep us up til 2am: manifest your favourite fictional worlds, one stitch at a time. What’s inside?A masterclass in magic: discover guidance on hooping up, comprehensive stitch instructions, a guide to adding sequins and beads, and advice on finishing your hoop. 20 enchanting projects: from the ‘Book Dragon’s Hoard’ and ‘Sirens & Sails’ to the inevitable ‘Enemies to Lovers’ motif, every design captures a core pillar of fantasy romance.Each project comes complete with a stitch diagram and thread colour guide, close-up photography and helpful tips. Full-size templates: transfer the designs to your fabric as they are, or scale them up or down.All the templates are included so that you can get started straight away, and there is a complete guide to transferring them onto your fabric. Beyond the hoop: While 15 designs are perfect for wall display, you’ll also find 5 functional ‘out of the hoop’ projects, including a Spicy Pepper Bookmark, a Starfall Needle Book and a Sun & Moon Canvas Tote. Whether you’re looking to decorate your reading nook, gift a spicy handmade bookmark to your book bestie, or simply find a meditative way to process that latest cliffhanger, this book is your perfect companion.Transform the magic of the romantasy genre into stunning, embroidered art.