Publisher's Synopsis
Join Katherine Kennedy as she teaches you how easy it is to learn Swedish Weaving and Huck Embroidery. This book, filled with step-by-step photos, color stitch charts and informative drawings will take you through the techniques to create projects from simple book marks to jar cozies, table runners, decorative towels, gift bags and even an afghan! Once you get started with this fun embroidery technique, you won't want to stop. Create beautiful projects to decorate your home, or give as gifts that will be treasured for a lifetime. Traditional Swedish Weaving, also known as Huck Weaving or Huck Embroidery, became popular in the 1930's and 40's when crafters started using embroidery floss to decorate or enhance their white linens, particularly their huck towels. This wonderful, almost lost, needlework form is experiencing a resurgence in popularity and is being used to make not only towels, but also, table runners, afghans, pillows, place mats, curtains and more. Swedish weave is quite easy to do. It is is a simple and straightforward form of needlework and can be mastered and enjoyed by all ages.
