Design Originals - Lettering Workshop for the Crafters
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- 50 traceable alphabets for craft embellishment
- Expert lettering tips from Suzanne McNeill
- Interactive practice exercises throughout
- Includes decorative borders and flourishes
- 160 pages of hands-on instruction
- 8x10 format fits standard workspace
Master 50 hand-lettered alphabets to embellish any craft project
You trace provided alphabets, then apply those letterforms directly to craft projects. Fifty complete alphabets span styles from casual script to structured serif, each designed specifically for craft applications where letters enhance rather than dominate. Traceable templates eliminate the intimidation of starting from scratch while teaching proper stroke sequence and proportion through repetition.
Expert tips address the practical challenges crafters face: scaling letters to fit irregular surfaces, maintaining consistency across words, adapting formal alphabets for dimensional materials. Practice exercises progress logically from basic strokes to complete words, building muscle memory before you commit ink to your actual project. Border designs complement the alphabets, providing cohesive embellishment options for cards, scrapbook layouts, and fabric projects.
The 8x10 format balances portability with workspace, large enough for comfortable tracing, compact enough for craft room storage. McNeill writes for makers who want their lettering to look polished without investing in formal calligraphy training. Whether you're personalizing quilts, adding sentiments to handmade cards, or embellishing wood signs, these alphabets provide ready-to-use solutions that elevate finished pieces.
