Embroidery crafts Books

Book SynopsisMake incredible personalised gifts for friends and family with this collection of over 100 letter and number charts. All the charts can be used for aida and canvas using embroidery thread and yarn for very different results.Felicity has selected three different fonts for the letters and numbers including the very popular circus font; a woodblock font and a screenprint font, which pick up on current trends. As well as the alphabet numbers there are decorative end posts to break up number sequences and handy charts for ampersands, stars and hearts. She has also designed decorative borders for each of the alphabets to finish the designs beautifully.The letters and numbers can be combined to create names, words or initials as well as significant dates and times, to make special gifts for birthdays, weddings and anniversaries.Includes full colour cross stitch charts, colour charts and stitch guide information. Also includes beautiful styled photography and instructioTable of ContentsIntroduction Materials & Equipment Stitches & Techniques Making Up Circus Letters Woodblock Letters Shadow Letters Floral Numbers Screen-Print Numbers Vintage Numbers About the Author Acknowledgments Suppliers Index

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Book SynopsisIf you think you know what cross stitch is, look again! Jamie Chalmers, aka Mr X Stitch, shows you how to cross stitch using simple step-by-step instructions and also takes you to the frontiers of cross stitch design. The book is aimed at stitchers of all abilities, from absolute beginners looking to learn a new craft to embroiderers and cross stitchers who want to do something different in cross stitching. For many, cross stitch conjures up images of cute kittens and country cottages, but this book shows people that there’s a different side to cross stitching – that it’s an art in its own right, and will encourage them to be a little braver with their art. Jamie’s writing style is fun, entertaining and highly inspirational. The book aims to appeal to men as well as women, encouraging one and all to take up the ancient craft. It teaches the basics of cross stitching, including information on materials, tools, techniques and colour blending, but also puts Jamie’s own individual spin on it, with urban flavours and the introduction of different materials such as glow-in-the-dark threads and stitching on metal. As well as providing exciting designs to stitch, there is guidance on how to create cross stitch designs of your own, for example by using photographs and other images for reference. Jamie also showcases the work of other contemporary cross stitchers who are pushing the boundaries of their craft, and introduces more than 20 stunning cutting-edge projects to make, showing that beauty, innovation and 'craftivism' are alive and kicking in this inspirational book.Trade ReviewThink you know everything about cross stitch, or perhaps you have always wanted to have a go but think it might not be for you? Here is a book that cheerfully debunks lots of stitching myths and shows you that there is more to cross stitch than you might think. I do love a book that challenges stereotypes and shakes up the rules that inevitably accumulate around any hobby. Mr X Stitch does not look like most people’s idea of what a cross stitcher should look like which is refreshing in itself, and you can expect no charts of teddies, pets or gardens. Instead you get a humorous and common sense look at getting kitted out, learning the basics and stitching on more than just even weave fabrics. Topics often omitted or glossed over briefly get some fairly detailed coverage too, such as washing, pressing, framing, sorting out the back of the work and a whole page of useful tips. There are some charts to get you started including words, a geometric squirrel, rainbow flower, creative use of glow in the dark threads and even a Game of Thrones inspired piece. The book also looks at how other people have used cross stitch in creative ways including stitching on metal, abstracts, decorating biker gear, 3D work and even large scale work on fences. If you fancy having a go at your own charts there is a section on doing this with a computer, including an excellent beginner introduction to using software featuring a simple design. This is put through the paces in various sizes and a limited palette showing how to work with different fabric counts, getting the best look for your work and even how to do a pop art version. I wish I had seen something like that when I got my first cross stitch design program as it takes a lot of the trial and error out of getting to grips with using one. The book concludes with looking at plastic canvas, aluminium foil and other things with holes in that can be stitched, as well as a few pages of handy alphabets to aid your designing. There is even more in here than everything I have described so whatever your level if you want a good contemporary look at cross stitch this is the book for you. -- Rachel A Hyde * Myshelf.com *Issue 13 Needlework is having a real resurgence at the minute. Famed for being one of instagram's biggest supporters of hand stitching Jamie Chalmers, AKA Mr X Stitch has brough out his very own Guide to Cross Stitch, which is packed with original patterns and hints and tips to inspire and guide you every step of the way. We're especially smitten with the squirrel on the cover, which would make a perfect project for autumn evenings. * Sew now *A fun, entertaining, inspiring and instructive book by Jamie Chalmers, alias Mr. X Stitch, connoisseur of contemporary embroidery. Even if you think you know what cross-stitch is, is this book worth the effort. To the hand of simple step-by-step step instructions the writer's limits the possibilities with cross stitches and encourages them at their own borders to shift. On the order come: the basis of cross stitches, information about materials, tools, techniques, colors mix and finish. Also design it yourself and it use of the computer thereby, come amply offer. The book also contains work from a number of contemporary artists working with work cross stitch. This review has been translated from Dutch * Textiel Plus *Cross stitch has shaken off its lame image in recent years, largely thanks to pioneers like Jamie Chalmers, better known as Mr X Stitch. In this book he captures the energy of the contemporary cross stitch revival, with examples of modern designs and 20 projects, backed up with instructions on the basics of cross stitching – from materials and tools to techniques, using computer programs and colour blending. Once you’ve mastered the basics, he shows how artists have refined the basic cross stitch to make works that are both striking (cross-stitched fences by Les Deuz’Bro) and original (stitched metal works by Severiją Inčirauskaitę- Kriaunevičienę). * Embroidery *This is an awesome book, a useful reference tool, full of fascinating hints, tips and tutorials. I also found it an absorbing read and found myself sitting with a coffee, poring over the pages. The many unusual and interesting charts and suggestions for using materials such as GitD thread had me reaching for my purse and heading out to my local craft store. I would heartily recommend the purchase of this book , either as a special treat for yourself or a thoughtful gift for a friend. -- Jennie Meadows * Customer Review *I'm and experienced cross stitcher and thoroughly enjoyed this book. First time I've seen a book like this written by a man but the author shows a real enthusiasm for his subject. I liked the continuity from what essential equipment to have through to projects of varying complexity. It is written with wit and humour and holds the attention. The interviews within were very thought provoking. Somethings like the glow in the dark thread I'd not even heard of. This also made me think outside the box from just making pretty pictures to frame or hanging in the hoop to using on clothing or metallic objects. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone, especially if looking for something a bit out of the ordinary. -- Kim Bond * Customer Review *This is a fantastic book! I have been a longtime Mr X Stitch fan, and have attended a couple of his workshops, so getting my grubby mitts on a copy of this was a no brainer and I was not dissappointed. In his fun and chatty style, Jamie talks through the basics, as well as introducing more complex designs, and includes interviews/features on some really interesting, cutting edge stitch designers. The in depth analysis of how stitch/thread count affects the finished item (I adore that pineapple), and his advice about colour choices make this a must have book in my opinion. Cute, but never cutesy designs and great content. More please, Mr X Stitch! -- Natasha Field * Customer Review *I've been a cross stitcher since my teens and I didn't think any books about cross stitch would be more than basic how-to's and patterns.. I was happily surprised when I received The Mr X Stitch Guide to Cross Stitch, it's full of useful information from the basic how-to to tips and tricks, framing, pattern design and colour theory plus ideas for thinking out out of the box, taking it further and artist interviews AND patterns! This is the best guide out there about cross stitch and even as an experienced cross stitcher, this book is going to stay on my bookshelf and become a well thumbed guide. -- Becca Birtles * Customer Review *This is quite a modern style of cross stitch to what I'm used to but very inspiring to try something out of my comfort zone. I've met the author at an event before which is why I wanted this book and there are lots of his designs to try. It's a good book to get if you want to try something a bit different to traditional cross stitch designs. Now, which one to try first... -- Maria Ticehurst * Customer Review *Very good book. Excellent designs very innovative. Look especially Whitby abbey at sunset. But all designs are great. I'm a new person to cross stitch. Will definitely try out designs and show fellow cross stitchers the book. -- Linda Susan Bryan * Customer Review *This book is such a refreshing change to anything that on a book shelf in today's market. Well laid out in easy to follow sections ( for anyone new to cross stitch or a old hand at such a lovely hobby) I love the squirrel the flower and Whitby abbey with its 99 colours so refreshing to the usual flowers and teddys . If you want to refresh your interest in cross stitch this is the book for you. Will be a keeper on my book shelves. -- Jane Perry * Customer Review *I have never done cross stitch before so thought that I would like to review this book and contrary to my expectations, this book is quite exciting- an adjective I hadn’t previously associated with cross stitch. No roses and hearts here, more interesting contemporary projects offered. They include skylines, bargello with a difference, 3D objects, pop art and typography. The latter is what attracted me. It has very clear instructions for a novice like me, enabling me to create a suitably salutary notice for my home. In addition to clear stitching instructions, it has interesting sections on framing, computer design, the use of colour, embroidery on unusual mediums including plastic and metal, amongst others. A great book which has succeeded in capturing my imagination and will be used to create many an item in the future. -- Janet V (contributor) * Customer review *Table of ContentsForeword by Julie Jackson 6 Introduction 8 Tools & materials 10 Making a start 18 How to cross stitch 20 Framing your work 28 The back 32 Colour 36 A moment of context 46 Outlier: Zoe Gilbertson 54 Glow in the Dark 56 Stitching and travelling 63 Outlier: Kate Blandford 72 More Than a Hobby 74 Peace of mind 76 Embroidery as therapy 79 Craftivism 83 Embroidery as an art form 86 Outlier: Severija Inčirauskaitė-Kriauneviĉienė 90 Pattern Design 92 Computer design 94 Fabric count 99 Colour 100 Epic pineapple 102 Outlier: Lord Libidan 116 Thinking Outside the Hoop 118 If it’s got holes in it... 120 Stitching on plastic 122 Stitching on metal 127 We’re all adults 131 Outlier: Les Deuz'Bro 132 Final thoughts 134 Alphabet fonts 136 Acknowledgements 140 Index 141 Projects Back in Black 32 Fleur de Couleur 40 From Ampersand to Bargello 42 Something Meaningful 47 Sqrl! 50 Empire State 58 Winter is Coming 64 Home Sweet Home Network 68 VodkAtomic 70 I Got Yer Mindfulness Right Here 76 I am an Addict 80 #StitchforSyria 83 Mona 87 Introducing the Pineapple! 95 Portrait of a Pineapple 104 Pop Art Pineapple 108 Whitby Abbey at Sunset 112 Bling 120 Silver Devil 124 C-Tron 125 Yellow Blade 126 Look! 127 What The?! 128

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Book SynopsisGlobally recognised needlework expert Judith Baker Montano shares 180 stitches and 70 combinations in this improved and updated second edition. Featuring even more traditional embroidery stitches, silk ribbon stitches, and crazy quilting combinations, this beautiful handbook has an updated section of free-form inspiration for improvisational work. With full-colour illustrations and advice for lefties, the essential reference goes far beyond the basics!Trade ReviewIf you are a fan, or are new to Judith Baker Montano, you won't want to miss her latest book Judith Baker Montano's Essential Stitch Guide". This book is exactlywhat it says...an essential stitch guide. Montano has combined over 180 stitches and 70 stitch combinations found in her two previous books, The Best of Elegant Stitches" and Floral Stitches" into one easy to carry with you book. For those of you just starting your embroidery journey you will find a wealth of information on getting started with the basics. Subjects range from fabrics, needles, overlays, threads and embroidery techniques such as Silk-Ribbon embroidery, Punchneedle embroidery to working with beads and using other mixed media to create the mood for your piece. You will also learn about the proper way to insert your fabric in a hoop as well as how to transfer and enlarge designs. Finally there is also a section on washing your finished work and blocking and pressing. Judith urges you to think like a painter" when designing your own work. How to use color to its best advantage and the best methods to compose your piece are also covered. With 180 stitches you will have an encyclopedia of stitches to choose from. Every stitch is illustrated and the instructions are easy to understand. I enjoyed reading the Crazy-Quilt Combinations chapter. In this she combines several different stitches to create and repetitive design to work along a seam line. They could also be used to decorate any number of projects. Of course I would be remiss if I failed to mention the Free-Form Embroidery chapter. Here is where all your stitching skills are put to the test creating needle art collages. You will combine everything you have just read in the book to create a beautiful piece of work such as a landscape or a seascape or just add dimension to a project you have already started. I am pleased to add this book to my collection of Judith Baker Montano's books, I am sure you will be as well. -- Patti Ives The Applique Society Newsletter, March/April 2016 Internationally known needlework expert Judith Baker Montano is one of the icons of CQ. She shares 180 stitches and 70 combinations in her latest book, which includes the best from previous books Elegant Stitches and Floral Stitches. This new handbook also has an updated section of free-form inspiration for improvisational work. Bonus: there are full-color illustrations and advice for left-handed stitchers! Generation Q, Spring 2016 Judith Baker Montano, experienced needle worker and author, presents this concise stitch dictionary, combining her previous best sellers into one basic reference book. Chapters on materials, suppliers and techniques are followed by comprehensive instructions, with colour illustrations, for over 180 stitches that can be worked in thread, yarn or ribbon. The compact format, handily spiral-bound, ensures that this is the perfect companion for every embroiderer whatever their skill level. -- Judy Wilford East Kent Embroiderers GuildTable of ContentsContents Dedication Introduction Getting Started with the Basics Fabrics Overlays Needles Threads Techniques Embroidery Silk Ribbon Punchneedle Embroidery Cross-Stitch and Needlepoint Beads Mixed Mediums Hoops Frames Small Sewing Tools Transferring Designs Enlarging and Reducing Designs Washing Finished Work Blocking and Pressing Adding Highlights Storing Tools and Materials Metric Conversions Design Ideas Backgrounds Photo Transfers Think Like a Painter Color Montano Color Chart The Color Wheel Framing Ideas Embroidery Stitches 1. Algerian Eye Stitch * 2. Arrowhead Stitch* 3. Arrowhead StitchStacked* 4. Arrowhead leaf * 5. Backstitch* 6. BackstitchThreaded* 7. Basque Knot* 8. Braid Stitch* 9. Bullion Knot Stitch* 10. Bullion Rose* 11. Bullion Rosebud* 12. Buttonhole Stitch 13. Buttonhole StitchCircle* 14. Buttonhole StitchClosed* 15. Buttonhole StitchDetatched* 16. Buttonhole StitchKnotted* 17. Buttonhole Stitchtriangle* 18. Buttonhole StitchUp and Down* 19. Cable Stitch* 20. Cast-On Stitch Flower* 21. Chain Stitch* 22. Chain Stitch - Cable* 23. Chain StitchDetached Flower* 24. Chain StitchDetached Twisted* 25. Chain StitchMagic* 26. Chain StitchOpen* 27. Chain StitchRose also a silk ribbon stitch 28. Chain StitchRosette* 39. Chain StitchRussian* 30. Chain StitchSpiny* 31. Chain StitchTwisted* 32. Chain StitchWhipped* 33. Chain StitchedZigzag* 34. Chevron Stitch* 35. Chinese Knot* 36. Chinese knotted loop 37. Colonial Knot* 38. Coral Stitch* 39. Coral StitchZigzag* 40. Couching Stitch* 41. Cretan Stitch* 42. Cretan StitchDecorative* 43. Crochet Stitch* 44. Cross Stitch* 45. Cross StitchFlower* 46. Cross StitchSt. George* 47. Crown Stitch* 48. Double Knot Stitch* 49. Drizzle Stitch 50. End String Flowers* Do we keep this in? 51. Ermine Stitch* 52. Eyelet Stitch* Eyelet freeform - added in* 53. FeatherstitchSingle, Double* 54. FeatherstitchChained* 55. FeatherstitchClosed* 56. FeatherstitchLeaf* 57. Fern Leaf Stitch* 58. Fishbone Stitch* 59. Fishbone StitchOpen* 60. Flat Stitch* 61. Fly Stitch* 62. Fly StitchCircle* 63. Fly StitchDandelion Seed Pod* 64. Fly StitchLeaf* 65. French Knot* 66. Granitos* 67. Head of the Bull Stitch (Tete de Boeuf)* 68. Herringbone Stitch* 69. Herringbone StitchLaced* 70. Holbein Stitch* 71. Lazy Daisy Stitch* 72. Lazy Daisy StitchBullion Tip* 73. Lazy Daisy StitchDouble* 74. Leaf Stitch* 75. Long and Short Stitch* 76. Loop Stitch* 77. Magic Chain Band Stitch* 78. Maidenhair Stitch* 79. Needleweaving Bar* 80. Net Stitch* 81. Open Square Stitch* 82. Overcast Stitch* 83. Oyster Stitch* 84. Palestrina Stitch* 85. Palestrina StitchSquared* 86. Pekinese Stitch* 87. Petal Stitch* 88. Pistil Stitch* 89. Raised Straight Stitch* 90. Romanian Stitch* added [I have diagrams] 91. Rosette Stitch* 92. Running Stitch* 93. Running StitchLaced or Whipped* 94. Satin Stitch* 95. Scroll Stitch* 96. Seed Stitch* 97. Sheaf Stitch* 98. Snail Trail Stitch* 99. SpiderwebBackstitch* 100. Split Stitch* 101. Star Stitch* [was the backstitch star stitch] 102. Star Filling Stitch* 103. Stem Stitch* [fix diagram] 104. Stem StitchPortugese* 105. Stem StitchWhipped* 106. Straight Stitch* 107. String of Pearls Stitch* 108. Sword Edge Stitch* 109. Tufted Flower Stitch* 110. Tulip Stitch* 111. Turkey Work Stitch* 112. Vandyke Stitch* 113. Victorian Pom Poms* 114. Wheat Ear Stitch* 115. Wheat Ear StitchDetatched* 116. Wool Rose* 117. Wool Rosebud* 118. Woven Picot* Silk Ribbon Stitches 1. Bradford Rose 2. Couched Rose 3. Decorative Lazy Daisy Stitch 4. 6. French Knot Flower 7. French Knot Loop Stitch 8. Gathered Ribbon Flower 9. Helen's Antique Rose 10. Iris Stitch 11. Iva's Rose 12. Jan's Antique Rose 13. Japanese Ribbon Stitch 14. Joyce's Fargo Flower 15. Judith's Curled leaf 16. Judith's Knotted Flowers 17. Lazy Daisy Rose 18. Lazy Daisy Rosebud 19. Lazy Daisy with Bullion Tip 20. Lazy Daisy with French Knot 21. Leaf Ribbon Stitch 22. Loop Flower 23. Loop FlowerBud 24. Loop StitchSingle 25. Montano Knot 26. Pansy Stitch 27. Plume Stitch 28. Raised Ribbon Stitch 29. Rambler Rose 30. Ribbon Split Stitch 31. Ribbon Stitch Pansy 32. Rosette Bud 33. Ruth's Rosettes 34. Ruth's Ruched Ribbon 35. Side Ribbon Stitch 36. Spider Web Rose 37. Stab Stitch 38. Straight Stitch Bud 39. Straight Stitch Rose 40. Tube Rose 41. Twisted Loop Stitch 42. Twisted Ribbon Stitch 43. Whip StitchSingle 44. Whip StitchCurved Other Ribbon Techniques 1. Christine's Blossoms 2. Concertina Rose 3. Elly's Wire Ribbon Pansy [Have corrected diagrams] 4. Five-Petal Gathered Flower 5. Folded Ribbon Rose 6. Folded Rosebud 7. Freeform Flowers 8. Japanese Wire Ribbon Bud 9. LeavesRibbon 10. Mokuba Ribbon Flower 11. Victorian Velvet Pansies 10. Wire Ribbon Fuchsia [I have the diagrams] Advice For Left-Handers Crazy Quilt Combinations Free-Form Embroidery 1. Song for the French Actress 2. Cottage Garden 3. On The Road To Seward 4. Jellyfish View 5. Under The Sea Detail 6. Kauai, Hawaii 7. Ode to Paloma 8. Aguilar Adobe 9. Pinon Pines, Rabbit Brush and Coyote Fences 10. Australian Greenery About the Author Bibliography

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Book SynopsisTraditional holiday images let machine embroiderers fast-forward to the fun of embellishing wearables, pillows, and more. Motifs can be customized by size, color, and stitch type. Includes 100 designs in different color combinations.

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Book Synopsis- FOR ANY SKILL LEVEL: With basic cross-stitching instructions and 4 easy patterns, this kit is perfect for beginners and advanced stitchers alike- INCLUDES ALL MATERIALS: Kit includes 3 pieces of 4 x 4 cotton Aida cloth, a 3-inch embroidery hoop, 2 tapestry needles, and 4 skeins of embroidery thread- BOOK INCLUDED: 32-page, fully illustrated mini book with simple cross-stitching instructions and 4 easy patterns- DISPLAY OR GIFT YOUR MASTERPIECE: Tiny embroidery hoop can serve as a frame for your finished work!- OFFICIALLY LICENSED: Authentic cross-stitching kit 2022 Disney

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Book SynopsisEnjoy cross-stitching your favorite people and create high-quality, fun, personal works of art!

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Book SynopsisEnjoy 12 easy animal embroidery patterns with this beginner-friendly booklet featuring step-by-step stitch guides, full-colour photos and thread keys, plus iron-on transfers to transfer the patterns onto your fabric. Unwind with this mindful and creative craft, and watch your projects come to life with this great-value embroidery series!

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Book SynopsisMake your own embroidery patterns and thread portraits that are inspired by the nature that surrounds you! Featuring complete overviews on tools, embroidery stitches, and various skills and techniques to know, From finding your subject and taking a photo to making it into a line art template, thread painting, and so much more, this inspiring, skill-building guide is sure to take your embroidery to the next level!

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Book SynopsisMaster embroidery stitches with this collection of 20 eye-catching motifs, patterns and projects, ideal for novices through to experienced embroiderers. Easy-to-follow instructions accompany each colourful design, and you'll find customization tips and guidance to help you make every piece your own. Discover imaginative ideas for embellishing items to wear, display and gift, ranging from simple motifs for a cotton bag or T-shirt, through to intricate landscapes for beautiful wall art.

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Book SynopsisEmbroidery is back! This book by Cristin Morgan, founder of the popular hand embroidery company Marigold + Mars, contains a stunning collection of contemporary embroidery motifs with bold colour palettes for you to stitch away at for hours on end. The 50 motifs include abstract and geometric patterns, botanical motifs, hand-lettered designs and much more, and will inspire you to get stitching in fresh and imaginative ways. Beginners will learn to master the 10 basic stitches and skills needed to create the motifs inside, all clearly explained in an attractive, approachable way; then, whether you're new to embroidery or the more experienced stitcher, your hand stitching skills can flourish by stitching the motifs onto 20 beautiful and practical projects inside, all featuring easy-to follow step-by-step instructions, lovely photography and helpful templates. Hoop Art will help you bring embroidery out of the hoop to add a touch of stylish handmade flair everywhere.Trade ReviewIssue May/June Social media is awash with images of embroidery framed in hoops; and this book does begin with several projects that do just that, but there is so much more to this stylish how-to book, which those who are keen to learn embroidery will love. Morgan has designed 50 modern motifs (from abstract and geometric patterns to botanical motifs and hand-lettered designs) that can be completed using only ten basic stitches, and has included a set of handy iron-on patterns that will have you stitching in no time. The stylish hoop art embroideries feel fresh and there is an entire section dedicated to embroidering jewellery, patches, homewares and clothing. Beginners will love the ease with which they can embroider a stylish necklace or tote bag, and more experienced stitch enthusiasts can tackle the embroidered denim jacket and patches, or the hoop that features on the cover. This is embroidery for our times, which, whilst aimed at a younger reader, will still appeal to anyone interested in stitching fashionable projects. * Embroidery *Issue 54 Embroidery has been brought into the 21st century. No longer the outdated skill for samplers and fussy patterns here Cristin Morgan has worked traditional stitches into beautiful designs perfect for modern interiors. Combining contemporary motifs that include geometric designs and botanical imagery worked in bright threads, once you've mastered the 10 basic stitches you'll have the knowledge to make 50 illustrated designs. Discover how to update and embellish a cushion cover, napkins or even a denim jacket, or simple salvage a hoop from a charity and create some contemporary wall art. * Reloved *If you think that freestyle embroidery is all about fussy rules and old-fashioned florals think again! This versatile way of making colorful marks on fabric can be as individual and modern as the stitcher, and this book shows you how to express yourself in stitches. This is an ideal book for a beginner as not only does it tell you what you need and show you enough stitches to get you started it also contains plenty of simple projects and even some embroidery transfers. I love the way the author points out that a beginner does not need to own everything on the list and says in just a few words how little you need to start. The projects start with several fun but very basic pieces that can be hung up in their hoops, and continues through garments, accessories, soft furnishings and even jewelry. The stitches are all shown at the back in a beginner-friendly way together with instructions on starting and finishing off plus how to transfer with and without the iron-on method. There is a section containing the templates, a list of projects with the DMC threads used and a couple of useful alphabets to trace if you are monogramming. Each project has plenty of captioned photographs as well as a large photo of the finished piece, size and a list of materials. If I could choose I would have opted for a darker, slightly larger typeface and most of the projects also require a sewing machine plus some basic skills associated with it. Some pieces can be made without, and none of the items are difficult to make up. I think my favorite is the zippered makeup purse decorated with lipsticks worked in a mixture of fabric paint and embroidery. Stitch a botanical fern, cactus napkins, winking pillow, watermelon sunglasses case, pictures in hoops of a rainbow, bees, wildflowers and many other things. I was impressed with the pom-pom instructions that show a totally different method to the one I have always used that can be done with a maker or just some card scraps. If you want to learn freestyle embroidery without a lot of unnecessary fuss and prefer contemporary designs you will love this very beginner-friendly book. -- Rachel Hyde * myshelf.com *Delve into the world of modern embroidery with Hoop Art by Cristin Morgan of Marigold + Mars. It features 20 new projects to stitch and share. * Love Embroidery *This is an amazing book. It's one that you will use time and again. The only problem you will have is which project to start with first. -- Sue Dougill * Crochet Addict *Issue March/April Hoop art (quirky embroidered designs framed in a hoop) has stormed the internet, inspiring a whole new generation to try hand embroidery. Cristin Morgan leads the pack and this book offers 20 bright, contemporary projects for hoop pictures, as well as hand-embroidered homewares, jewellery and accessories, all with wide appeal for the contemporary crafter. As you'd expect, she's included a stitch directory, templates and paper patterns for more than 50 motifs for abstract and geometric patterns, botanical motifs, hand-lettered designs and much more. Fresh and funky, this cool take on everyday embroidery is a must-buy for young crafters. * Embroidery *

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Book Synopsis30 super-easy projects for beautiful and colourful homewares, accessories and gifts. Punch-needle embroidery is the perfect creative and mindful hobby, and involves punching threads into fabric to form a design. Ideal for beginners, it requires just a punch-needle pen and a few basic supplies, and is also a great way of upcycling scraps of yarn or thread. With this beautifully illustrated book by Clare Youngs, you'll learn how to use this skill of ‘painting with wool’ to make 30 gorgeous and colourful projects. For the home, try your hand at stitching textured plant pot covers, or create a hanging decoration as a centrepiece for your living room. You’ll also discover how to make accessories including a patterned tote bag, and designs such as zipped pouches and geometric cushions that make brilliant gifts. So pick up a punch needle and explore your creative side with this accessible and versatile craft.

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Book SynopsisFeatures 10 parterre and knot garden designs beautifully created using French knots to depict the formality of the traditional gardens of the 17th century. Christine Harris provides easy-to-follow instructions that will help you create your own unique pieces.Table of ContentsBasic requirements. General techniques. Projects: 5 knot gardens and 5 parterre gardens.

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Book SynopsisJayne Schofield, cross stitch designer, has produced this beautiful book containing a range of delightful cross stitch patterns, lovingly crafted, to celebrate house, home, love and family. The themes found within this book include baby samplers, garden, house, home sweet home, craft, sewing and wedding. Some of the designs can be easily personalised by adding names and dates using the alphabet charts provided. Jayne's love of colour and design has been lovingly captured within these cross stitch patterns and the simplistic nature of her work makes this an ideal book for both the beginner and the more experienced stitcher. Inspired by Jayne's love of family and home, the cross stitch projects within this book are designed to adorn the house once stitched or to help celebrate those special moments in life. AUTHOR: Jayne Schofield's work published regularly in books and magazines across the world and she has designed cross stitch ranges for some of the top craft companies. She feels very lucky to be able to build a career around doing something that she loves and it has enabled her to juggle her work life around being a busy mum too.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the joy of embroidery with wool! In this fresh collection of botanical-inspired motifs, Yumiko Higuchi combines wool thread with cotton floss for a modern twist on embroidery. Wool thread creates fluffy, three-dimensional embroidery with a soft, warm texture. Because of its voluminous nature, wool thread stitches up quickly, allowing you to create bold embroidery designs with ease. The collection includes 24 stunning motifs featuring mushrooms, dandelions, poppies, pansies, butterflies, birds, and more, all stitched in vibrant, eye-catching colours. You’ll also find instructions for simple projects that are perfect for showcasing your wool embroidery.

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Book SynopsisElegant Hardanger Embroidery: a step-by-step manual for beginners to advanced by Yvette Stanton, provides a thorough course in a beautiful, historical embroidery technique. You will refer to this comprehensive Hardanger embroidery book again and again.Trade ReviewThis book does what it says on the cover. It is a step by step manual for those wishing to learn hardanger to the more experienced Hardanger Embroiderer. In black and white it gives clarity to the charts and designs which would be lost in colour. It is a well thought out book with great attention to detail from reading a Hardanger chart to the stitching order. It removes the mystery of looking at a chart and not knowing where to begin. It even tells you how to fix mistakes!!! Complete and detailed stitch instructions and techniques from Kloster Blocks to a looped picot, this book has it all. Following on from the stitch techniques are a selection of projects to complete. A must for the bookshelf for anyone interested in hardanger. -- Muriel Campbell, Board Chair * Embroiderers Guild *Table of ContentsDiscover what it is like to study as if this wonderful teacher were at your side, as you learn from this wonderful Hardanger embroidery book: how to easily create the stitches of Hardanger embroidery how to work those harder stitches that you donít get in beginners books that you donít need to be afraid of cutting the fabric threads hints and tips that you normally only learn in classes how to fix mistakes how to use your skills to work elegant Hardanger projects

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Book SynopsisBrimming with over 300 botanical motifs, this wonderful resource will provide inspiration and instructions for embroidery artists and flower ladies everywhere. This collection features designs including flowers, ferns, succulents, leaves, bees and garden scenes. The books includes basic embroidery instruction for stitches and transferring designs onto fabric. Original designs and clear instructions make this book a must have for any embroidery enthusiast's library. Trade Review"Little touches, not major statements, are the essence of this book. And what a beauty it is. Tiny projects you can finish in moments, which will leave you feeling like you've been sitting in the parlour with the Bronte sisters for an afternoon!" * Thrive Magazine *Table of ContentsRoses Orchids & Chrysanthemums Spring Flowers Summer Flowers Autumn & Winter Flowers Flower Branches Fruit Trees Herbs Wild Flowers & Mushrooms Cacti & Succulents Tropical Plants Foliage Plants Aquatic Plants English Garden Project Inspiration Gallery Tools & Materials Getting Started Embroidery Stitch Guide How to Use This Book Thread Conversion Chart Motifs & Templates

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Book SynopsisBewitching Designs to Bring the Occult to LifeLindsay Swearingen, bestselling author of Creepy Cross-Stitch, is back with 25 stunning and intricate patterns to honor your inner witch. From black cats soaring across the full moon on brooms, to witches conjuring around a cauldron, to alluring and deadly herbs associated with witchcraft, each whimsical project in this collection is able to be achieved with just a few materials and a certain magick touch. Darkly gorgeous and accessible to beginners, these entrancing scenes are perfect for decorating your alter or gifting to your fellow witches. No matter which project you choose, you're certain to be spellbound by the finished result!

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Book SynopsisLearn the art of Punt 'e Nu, a style of knotted whitework embroidery from Teulada, Sardinia, with this step-by-step manual from whitework specialist, Yvette Stanton. This beautiful embroidery features stunning white on white texture and pattern with its geometric knotted patterns of traditional motifs.

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Book Synopsis30 easy-to-make, stylish decorations all made from felt. The book includes templates, a comprehensive techniques section, guide to embroidery stitches and beautiful hand-drawn illustrations to accompany every project. The fabulous projects include mug hugs, hanging decorations, seasonal decorations, pillows, ornaments, wall-organisers, brooches, children’s toys and much more.Trade ReviewSeptember 2016 This book, the second from Yorkshire based designer Corinne Lapierre, is packed full of 30 craft patterns sewn using felt. It is easy to think of felt being used to make decorations, but this although the book does have patterns for lots of hangers and brooches, it also contains projects for the home, such as a wall hanging organiser, a mug cosy and a cushion. I was attracted to the wide variety of designsl, and the Scandinavian influence stops the book from looking too 'cutesy'. Sometimes felt books can feel like they are aimed at children, but the choice of designs and colours prevents this, and many of the projects feel very grown up. However, it would also be an ideal present for a child, as the patterns are well written and easy to follow, plus felt is a good introduction to using a needle and thread. The beginning of the book has clear photographs with the embroidery stitches and it is this addition which really enhances the designs. There is something very satisfying about makng items from felt. With no raw edges to worry about it is easy to get lost in playing with colour, cutting and stitching, and this book will provide you with enough inspiration to keep you sewing all through the year. * Popular Patchwork *Wool felt is the medium for the quirky, cute projects in designer Lapierre’s debut collection. The book opens with several brief tutorials on stitching and embroidering felt, including information about transferring embroidery patterns from templates and a detailed guide to the basic embroidery stitches used in the projects. This is followed by three seasonally inspired groups of accessories and embellishments, as well as a final “catch-all” chapter featuring a number of nature-and-animal-themed projects. Each project features a list of tools and supplies required (including the amount of felt needed in each color) as well as step-by-step instructions for completing the project with line drawings or photographs of key points. Projects span the small and simple, such as the carefully folded rose brooch, to intricate and complex, such as the owl pillow. Everything is hand-sewn and hand-embroidered, so a sewing machine isn’t required. Some basic sewing knowledge is assumed—there’s no information about cutting pattern pieces or constructing stuffed toys—but wool felt is a forgiving material and beginners should be able to work their way through the projects. VERDICT Sewists looking for “slow-sewing” projects or hand-stitchers desiring fun projects to embellish will be drawn to Lapierre’s adorable designs. * Library Journal USA *Fabulous Felt by Corinne Lopierre is a lovely book that gives you inspiration and projects to cover all seasons! There are 10 pages of techniques and stitches so this book is good for anyone new to working with felt. There are a number of projects for Summer, Spring, Autumn and Winter and these include both Easter and Christmas decorations and even Halloween. All the templates needed for the projects are in the back of the book and only a few require photocopying at more than 100% so most can be traced directly from the book. The instructions are clear and there are some lovely photos to help guide you! Overall I'm really pleased with this book! * Gemma Cornish *With 30 projects that are very appealing, it's really nice when it has all the information we need to get started. It gives extra motivation, when everything you need is at your fingers from start to finish. It comes with a step by step guide, amazing and lovely photos, good attention to details and all the templates needed are also provided. Absolutely love it and will definitely recomend it to friends. * Ana Afonso *Still working my way through this fabulous book. I'm a totally beginner to felting and have found this book excellent for newbies! The instructions are clear yet concise to follow and the patterns included are fabulous! I've picked out my first project and slowly working my way through- can't wait for it to be finished so I can pick another! * Helen Louise *This beautifully photographed book will appeal to both kids and adults. It's full of gorgeous contemporary scandi/folk style felt projects (30 to be exact) that are suitable for beginners and more advanced crafters. Each project contains details of materials and tools required plus step by instructions that are accompanied by clear photographs or illustrations. The templates at the back of the book are easy to trace and duplicate plus they are mainly true to size with the exception of a few that need to be enlarged 200%. My girls (9,9,10) are all totally smitten with the book and love how quick many of the makes are. They have started to create the most delightful gifts for friends, teachers and themselves and all the time they are slowly learning new stitching techniques that they can apply elsewhere. #ReviewItFriday * Blue Bear Wood *This book is colourful and very well set out with makes for both novices and experienced crafters. It ranges from small brooches and decorations to larger cushions and wall hangings. The step by step instructions, patterns and photography are very clear and it is easy for children to follow too. Thirty lovely items to keep you entertained crafting throughout the year. I am now looking forward to the next book by Corinne Lapierre. * Lynn Harris *Fabulous Felt by Corinne Lapierre is a delightful book that will suit beginners and experienced crafters alike. It would make a wonderful gift for beginners to encourage them since the instructions, lists of materials and descriptions of how to make the projects are clear and concise. Patterns are included and there is a lovely range of projects to choose from. More experience crafters could adapt the projects and make them more intricate as desired as a springboard for personal creativity. Instructions include the basic skills needed to embark on the projects from scratch and together with the colour photos make the book very accessible. The projects are so inspiring and some would be suitable for family craft sessions on a wet holiday. The finished projects would be lovely as handmade personal presents if you could bear to part with them or could be given as cutout kits for crafty recipient to make up for themselves. All in all it is a delightful book that would be inspiring to purchase or receive as a present. Thanks to Corinne for the hardworking and inspiration included in it. I already have a project picked out but have also found myself just picking up the book and reading it since it is so charming to browse through too. * Dianne Barnett *I received this book as a gift. I'm not the best crafter but my daughter is very much into creating things, so I was hoping it would give me easy to sew projects we would be able to do together. I find the book very clear structured. The projects are very charming, shown with very good photography and small enough for me as a beginner to try out. I was concerned not to manage to follow the instructions but the first few pages help understand terminology and give clear guidance applique and various stitches required. The templates are also very useful. I'm very happy with the book and am looking forward to trying our first project - the butterfly and flower hanging. * Nicole Selley *Fabulous Felt is a fantastic tutorial book with beautiful full-colour photography throughout. Each page is full of information and written in an simple, easy to understand format. There are thirty patterns included but these can be easily adapted to your own ideas and imagination. She patiently explains how to do each stitch in the project in the first few pages, using excellent photos to show how they are done. I like the fact that it is sectioned into themes, e.g. Summer Garden, Spring and Summer, etc. Every project is easy to find with the contents page at the front. There is an abundance of templates at the back and only a few of them need to be enlarged - always a bonus for me! I particularly like the chicken projects and have the perfect felt ready to do this. Each project has a small section on the side, detailing what templates, tools and material is needed. I really enjoyed looking through this and will definitely be using this book for years to come. 10/10. * Kaiserin Maggs *Fantastic book, very clearly written with excellent photographs. The part showing how to do some of the stitches is great for beginners and those of us who have forgotten how to do some! There are projects for everyone,children would be able to do some of them, or help someone older to do them. there is something for everyone and all seasons in this great book * Donna Hall *This book is set out well with clear photos showing the different techniques and equipment used to create the projects, exactly what I look for when attempting something new. The templates are clearly labelled and are printed with a thick enough line to accurately trace around. The instructions are comprehensive, easy to understand and along with the photos show exactly how each project should be completed. As felt comes in such wonderful colours, it would be easy to stray from the suggested colours to come up with personalised projects. Experimenting with the template sizes would help get much more out of this book, I'm thinking of enlarging the Woodland Mobile to make bunting for my campervan and shrinking the Lavender Sardines and adding a magnet to each one to make a fishing game! * Sarah Dennis *Lovely book well written. The projects are clearly explained and easy to make with fabulous photographs to help. All the templates are at the back of the book and easy to use. All the stitches are also clearly explained making the projects a delight to make. Highly recommended. * Jen English *June 2016 We love Corinne Lapierre's style and felt kits she produces and so we're excited to learn that she hasa a second fabulous new book coming out. You'll be glad to hear we weren't disappointed. Corinnehas designed 30 brilliant new scandi-style felt creations that are suitable for both the complete beginner as well as more experienced crafters, Split into four chapters: Summer Garden, Spring & Easter, Autumn & Winter and Home and Lifestyle, there's plenty to choose from yourself, your home and love ones. * Love to Make *Comment For all the projects Lapierre recommends felting material made from a blend of wool/viscose. Apart from supplying yourself with good quality felt, you do not need to equip yourself with much more than a basic sewing kit will provide. Some projects require the use of fusible webbing, plain tissue paper and toy stuffing and it would be enhancing to purchase some special threads, plus beads, buttons etc to make results extra pleasing. The book is suitable for crafters working at all levels. Techniques are shown in close up photography and there are templates at the back of the book. With the exception of just one of two designs the designs geared for children do not include small parts. Conclusion :How lovely that author Corinne Lapierre grew up with a creative Mum who inspired her! I see a lot of craft books but I was really taken aback by the stunning, yet gloriously simplistic layout of this one. I will be very quick to recommend Lapierre and her work in the future, plus the book itself. The felt designs are pretty fabulous so the book lives up to its bold title. This book has been received very well with 100% 5 star reviews on Amazon * Debra Hall -Notcompulsory.blogspot.co.uk *Find 30 little contemporary projects suitable for complete beginners. I think the front cover just about says it all for this book. Colourful, cute, desirable and fun projects. The book is split into chapters: Summer Garden; Spring & Easter; Autumn & Winter and Home & Lifestyle. The techniques section includes the basic techniques needed and the stitches used. Even children could easily master this, under supervision. There isn’t anything to dislike. It’s full of easy yet stylish projects using bought felt, well photographed and foolproof. There are templates too, some need to be enlarged. * Karen Platt- yarnsandfabrics.co.uk *Table of ContentsIntroduction 6 Materials & equipment 8 Techniques 10 Embroidery stitches 14 SUMMER GARDEN 20 Beach Hut Bunting 22 Rose Brooches 26 Flower Brooches 30 Lavender Sardines 32 Racoon & Fox 34 Spring & EASTER 38 Hen Egg Cosies 40 Bird Hanging 42 Easter Decorations 44 Spring Hanging 48 Butterfly & Flower Hanging 50 Decorative Rabbits 52 AUTUMN & WINTER 56 Christmas Lavender Bag 58 Woodland Mobile 60 Halloween Decorations 64 Christmas Pixie 68 Scandi Houses 70 Mug Cosy 72 Heart Hanging 74 Christmas Clog & Mitten 76 Scandi Horse 78 HOME & LIFESTYLE 80 Bag Charm 82 Russian Doll 84 Sleepy Fox Brooch 88 Scandi-Style Pillow 90 Owl Pillow 94 Sleepy Fox Pillow 98 Toy Bunny 102 Wall Hanging Organiser 106 Hedgehog Pillow 110 Children’s Wall Hanging 114 Templates 116

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Book SynopsisEmbroider a menagerie of 30 adorable animals! From a sweet giraffe and a happy cat to a sly little red fox and a friendly hedgehog, Cute Critters features step-by-step instructions and dozens of easy-to-use patterns to create embroidery hoops for all your favorite animals with charming floral details. Intermediate embroiderers will pick them up in no time, and beginners can tackle the simpler projects and further their skills with the more complicated designs. Also included is basic introductory information about materials and supplies, techniques and a guide to basic stitches.

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Book SynopsisThis collection of stencils provides 90+ easy-to-mark designs with endless combinations.

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Book SynopsisRE-ISSUE This beautiful and delicate work is a form of whitework embroidery. It incorporates surface stitches, pulled fabric, drawn thread, needlelace and needleweaving, and is embroidered on garments and linen. All works are based on the 'Tree of Life'. Projects included in the book are suitable for the beginner through to the more advanced embroiderer.Table of ContentsColour photographs clearly show the intricacy and beauty of the work Clear and simple instruction in stages Step-by-step illustrations to complement instructions 9 projects from easy to advanced

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Book SynopsisColor a Whimsical World with Needle & Thread! There is no name more closely linked to ornate and fanciful fabric designs than Tula Pink.

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Book SynopsisThis book contains more than 30 designs on the theme of plants and flowers. A wide range of subjects are included, such as classic roses, bright red poppies, colourful sunflowers, delicate floral bouquets and bolder, more contemporary tropical flowers and foliage. The designs display a rich variety of colours and shading and Susan's love of detail. There are simple designs for the beginner and more challenging projects for the more experienced stitcher.

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Book SynopsisIn this book, you will find a true expression of creativity and a celebration of women. Join 14 impressive embroiderers and their journey to creating exquisite art. In this innovative look at their experiences and creations, you will learn about their inspirations, lifestyles, and stories. With illuminating and in-depth interviews about how to get started with embroidery to how to combine textures and colours, it's an absolute pleasure to enjoy the work of these artists in print. Inspiration comes in all shapes and sizes from these masterful embroiderers, including: . Nature . Femininity . The human form . Lettering And so much more! This definitive and motivating book makes the perfect gift for a loved one or for you to keep for yourself -- A true work of art that you can hold and consult whenever needed. AUTHOR: Eva Minguet is a creative based in Barcelona and author of several books including the popular Women's Club, Wes Anderson Tribute, Murals, Kawaii Manga.Lovely !, Twin Peaks. Since 2012, she has leaded the production department of Monsa Publishing House, seeking inspiration for the different books in which she works, preparing the layout, the selection of material, and organizing the editorial schedule.

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Book SynopsisOpus Anglicanum, 'English work', was one of the high arts of the Middle Ages, treasured and traded by princes and bishops across Europe. This practical guide explains how just two seemingly simple stitches - split stitch and underside couching - can give extraordinarily complex and sophisticated results that exploit the qualities of silk and gold thread. It introduces new techniques through fourteen projects that progress in difficulty. The book advises on shading, adding detail and authentic use of colour; gives in-depth instruction on stitching faces, hair and hands, as well as wings, animals and landscaping and includes detailed reproductions of original pieces, as well as some with a contemporary twist. The book concentrates on the heyday of Opus Anglicanum, from the twelfth century to the fourteenth, when mastery of this art was at its height.Trade ReviewTanya Bentham covers everything in detail – from materials and tools, to embroidering with silk thread (drawing upon the original techniques used by Medieval stitchers). The result is a comprehensive guide to creating your own Medieval stitched masterpiece. * Textile Art Magazine - Embroidery *This book is a 'Must-Have' for medieval-inspired embroiderers. -- Anne Webber, Book Threads reviewer * Book Threads, SEW Region magazine *

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Book SynopsisExplore nature through a combination of textiles and embroidery in this new, modernised edition of Gilda Baron’s inspirational, innovative, step-by-step work. Using painted and dyed backgrounds, and hand and machine embroidery, this guide presents a wonderful variety of three dimensional landscape and flower embroideries. A number of techniques are employed when applying colour to the fabric including batik, salt discharge and brushing dye into a wet surface. Beautiful pictures are then stitched and built up over the background in easy stages. The feeling of perspective is enhanced by the clever use of scale and colour, and all the techniques are explained clearly and demonstrated in a series of stunning projects. This original book is packed with practical advice and information. Anyone interested in pattern, texture and colour will discover a wealth of inspiration when they work through the projects. These highly individual designs will encourage beginners and more experienced embroiderers to create their own embroidered flower designs.Trade ReviewThe content goes far beyond the title. Baron’s book, first published in Great Britain in 2004, features flowers in embroidery, but also in painting, resist dyeing, collage, and other techniques. What she reveals is how to create elegant pictures that just happen to include thread. Her directions do occasionally meander, but at her work’s center are three designs—Summer Meadow, Buttercup Field, and Flowers by the Fence—with step-by-step, color-photograph instructions for every part of the process, from dyeing the background to selecting a frame. She mixes techniques in with her designs, looking at machine embroidery, sponging and masking, and a variety of resists (bubble wrap, for one). It’s a small tome, but one filled with big ideas and wall-to-wall examples of Baron’s art, whether the process of hand dyeing or finished fields of blooms. -- Barbara Jacobs * Booklist *September 2017 If you're ready to take embroidery to the next level, pick up this book, which asks you to use it as a creative springboard for your own artwork. It provides you with all the techniques and knowledge you'll need, but what you produce will be all yours. * Sew *Search Press Classics is a series of their books which have stood the test of time and gone the whole nine yards in providing inspiration and instruction. Originally published in 2004 this book shows what can be done with a very basic sewing machine, scraps of cloth, a few simple stitches and some fabric paint. I have loved this book since it first came out, as it shows how you can do a lot with a little and have fun in the process. Recycle even tiny pieces of cloth and anything else you have to hand into some truly beautiful pictures. If you already do some type of sewing you will have nearly everything you need, as apart from the basics you only require fabric paint, plain fabric (I mostly use calico) and various threads. There are a few pages about using photographs or sketches for inspiration, and how to do the background painting. You can also space dye your own threads and learn a few simple hand embroidery stitches. The rest of the book contains projects and ideas to take the basic idea further and make greetings cards, decorative paper mounts and expand into panoramic scenes. This is not a book of flower portraits but glorious landscapes showing fields of poppies and buttercups, meadows, gardens and other colorful scenes. Learn how to use a sewing machine’s most basic stitch and adorn the foreground with a mixture of hand embroidery and flowers made from tiny scraps of fabric. You can also embroider on paper or card, and to inspire you further there are examples of the author’s other finished works. Simple and fun to do it shows you how you don’t need to buy the craft shop in order to make something beautiful and is a great way of using up leftovers from larger projects * Myshelf.com *This is a re-issue of the late Gilda Baron’s popular book, in the new Classics series. Using painted or dyed backgrounds with machine and hand embroidery and applique, and by following Gilda’s meticulous instructions, colourful interpretations of landscapes and gardens can be created. Three step-by-step projects are included with many suggestions for taking the techniques further, and a gallery of Gilda’s completed works provide further inspiration. This gloriously colourful book is a must-have for any embroiderer’s bookshelf. * East Kent Embroiderers Guild *Table of ContentsIntroduction 6 Materials & equipment 8 design 14 TECHNIQUES 20 Surface embroidery 28 Summer Meadow 30 MACHINE EmBROIDERY 36 Buttercup field 40 Flowers by the fence 50 Embroidered cards 62 Taking things further 66 paper mounts 74 Panoramic scenes 76 Conclusion 78 Index 80 

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Book SynopsisFollowing her previous book, Jane Nicholas explains in detail how this fine needlework can be achieved, introducing 23 new elements. Projects are included on: field flower pictures; wild life pictures; roundels for pictures or brooches; pansies for brooches and designs; and needlework accessories and gifts.

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Book SynopsisExquisite embroidered garden flower designs showing the four seasons, all brought vividly to life with stitches and colours that truly reflect the flowers being worked. Includes complete flower samplers and a lovely selection of projects showing the embroidered flowers used in a variety of combinations and styles. This is a beautiful book combining the very popular first two books from Diana Lampe, Embroidered Garden Flowers and More Embroidered Garden Flowers, and includes the new "Kardinal Rose Garden".Trade ReviewNov 07 If you enjoy freestyle embroidery you will know that floral and garden-inspired pieces are a great favorite. Here is a book that combines two older titles (plus some new material) and contains patterns for four seasons of a garden, plus a special rose garden not featured in the earlier books. …And garlands too, samplers, a cottage garden and initials as well as ideas for gifts to make embroidered with these lovely floral images. I particularly liked the way that each flower was shown in a line drawing, together with instructions on working, threads used and the stitches needed. There are instructions too for the stitches, shown in right and left handed versions and although this is not ostensibly a book for the beginner embroiderer, it shows how few stitches are needed to accomplish so much. Beginners can learn the stitches and attempt some of the single flowers, while more experienced embroiderers can make up the lovely patterns or combine the flowers for their own pieces (what I have done). The more you look at this book, the more there seems to be in it. * Myshelf.com *Table of ContentsThe four seasons of Diana's garden embroideries in one book for the first time Extra projects to go with each season A comprehensive flower glossary covering every flower shown in the garden embroideries Stitch glossary, which includes instructions for left-handed stitchers

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Book SynopsisThis nostalgic treasure chest of vintage art embroidery patterns offers hundreds of authentic designs from the classic magazines and needlework catalogs of yesteryear. From birds and bunnies to flowers and fruit, these retro-cool motifs are accompanied by gorgeous color photographs and stitching advice. Four step-by-step projects show how to make quilts, potholders, and a laundry bag. You're sure to find the perfect inspiration here for creating either a thoughtful gift or a new family heirloom.Trade ReviewVintage Stitching Treasury will prove to be a prized addition to personal needlecraft instructional reference collections for novice and experienced embroiders alike. -- Margaret Lane * Reviewer's Bookshelf *

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Book SynopsisTeddy Bears in Cross Stitch features a cute and cuddly collection of over 30 teddy bear designs from six leading cross-stitch designers. Readers can choose from classic vintage bears, cute nursery teddies or fun and quirky big bears for their projects. The patterns can be stitched on popular items such as album covers, apron pockets, cards, pictures and much more. Each project features clear color charts, full instructions and detailed photography and additional project ideas are provided for making the most of the teddy bear designs.

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