Lettered in Thread: Creative Techniques for Designing and Embroidering Meaningful Messages by Leroy, Ciara
Lettered in Thread: Creative Techniques for Designing and Embroidering Meaningful Messages by Leroy, Ciara

Lettered in Thread: Creative Techniques for Designing and Embroidering Meaningful Messages

Combine hand lettering and embroidery to create stunning designs for self-expression, encouragement, activism, and more with this...
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Author: Ciara Leroy
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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Lettered in Thread: Creative Techniques for Designing and Embroidering Meaningful Messages by Leroy, Ciara

Lettered in Thread: Creative Techniques for Designing and Embroidering Meaningful Messages

$32.38
Lettered in Thread: Creative Techniques for Designing and Embroidering Meaningful Messages by Leroy, Ciara

Lettered in Thread: Creative Techniques for Designing and Embroidering Meaningful Messages

$32.38
Author: Ciara Leroy
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Description
Combine hand lettering and embroidery to create stunning designs for self-expression, encouragement, activism, and more with this step-by-step guide to embroidered lettering.

Lettered in Thread merges two unique art forms--hand lettering and embroidery--to create custom works of art. Artist and creator of Pretty Strange Designs, Ciara LeRoy is an expert at speaking through thread; her vivid, expressive designs catch your eye, and their messages linger with you. In Lettered in Thread, she shares her skills and unique approach, giving you the tools to master embroidered lettering and make unique creations all your own. Whether you're making an embroidered meditation hoop to remind yourself to breathe or a T-shirt with your favorite quote, you'll develop the skills to share the words that matter most to you.

Inside you'll find:
  • A crash course in hand lettering--including step-by-step directions for two unique alphabet styles and advice on how to create a style all your own
  • Essential embroidery techniques, along with tips and tricks for embroidering lettering
  • Guidance on how to find your own creative voice, develop your own designs, and craft messages that matter
  • Unique step-by-step projects with patterns and color guides


Author: Ciara Leroy
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Published: 09/29/2026
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 8.04h x 8.00w x 0.39d
ISBN: 9781635869439


Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 07/01/2026 pg. 76
Publishers Weekly 08/17/2026

About the Author
Ciara LeRoy, a.k.a Pretty Strange, is a Cincinnati-based independent artist specializing in hand lettering, illustration, murals, and embroidery. In 2017, she started Pretty Strange Design with a mission to make beautifully offbeat creations that inject imagination into everyday life. LeRoy has collaborated with several creative industry leaders including, DMC, LoveCrafts, Pentel, and Domestika and has been hired by top brands (including Madewell, Ann Taylor LOFT, and Rae Wellness) to design embroidered lettering for their platforms and products.
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