Art Makers: Empowered Embroidery makes it easy to learn to embroider iconic women. With simple sketching instructions, an overview of embroidery basics, step-by-step stitching projects, and portraits of strong women, this book appeals to artists, crafters, stitchers, and more. With Art Makers: Empowered Embroidery, learn to sketch and stitch strong, recognizable women from all walks of life. If you’re a beginning embroiderer, start with the basic stitches and embroidery instructions at the beginning of the book. Essential tools, warm-up exercises, tips for embroidering facial features and hair, and general information on embroidery will give you the know-how you need to get started. Then dive into sketching your favorite female cultural and historical icons: ~ Frida Kahlo ~ Eleanor Roosevelt ~ Maya Angelou ~ Harriet Tubman ~ Ruth Bader Ginsburg ~ Michelle Obama