Empowered Embroidery

Art Makers: Empowered Embroidery is part beginner embroidery guide, part creative tribute to remarkable women throughout history.

The book walks you through embroidery basics, sketching techniques, stitches, and step-by-step projects designed to help you create stitched portraits inspired by women like Frida Kahlo, Maya Angelou, Harriet Tubman, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Michelle Obama, and more.

With large photos, approachable instructions, and a mix of drawing and stitching guidance, this is a fun introduction for newer embroiderers who want projects that feel both creative and meaningful. The combination of illustration and embroidery gives the projects a modern, artistic feel while still being beginner-friendly.

A lovely pick for makers who enjoy embroidery with a personal, expressive, and inspiring twist.