Imagine flipping open your calendar each morning to discover a brand-new seam design that's begging to be stitched into your next crazy quilt project. That's the joy this perpetual embroidery calendar brings from best-selling author Valerie Bothell. No more dates to worry about—just pure, daily inspiration pulled from her massive collection of over 365 meticulously crafted seam combinations.
We've all been there: your needle hovering over fabric, brain blank on what stitches to try next. This calendar solves that by serving up high-quality photos of each design, clearly labeled with the exact embroidery stitches used. Whether it's a feathery chain stitch paired with French knots or a delicate beaded scroll, every page sparks that 'aha' moment you need to keep creating.
Built tough with a spiral binding that lays flat and an easel back for easy display, it stands proudly on your sewing desk or studio shelf. Each seam is photographed up close, showing texture and color play that photos alone can't capture—you'll almost feel the threads under your fingers. Pair it with Bothell's book Joyful Daily Stitching, Seam by Seam for step-by-step how-tos, and you've got a complete inspiration system.
Picture this: you're midway through a quilt block, and today's seam—maybe a twisted daisy chain with coral stitch accents—fits perfectly into the curve. Or use it during slow evenings, picking a seam to practice on scrap silk. Quilters and embroiderers rave about how it turns routine sewing into an adventure, filling sketchbooks with ideas that evolve into full projects. It's not just a calendar; it's a portable muse for anyone who loves hand-stitching.
Grab this treasury if you're ready to fill your quilts with seams that pop with personality. Your next masterpiece starts with today's stitch.
