Embroidered Treasures: Flowers

Embroidered Treasures: Flowers

Author: Dr. Annette Collinge

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2018-01-22

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1782211314

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This fantastic book showcases the Embroiderers' Guild's huge collection of embroidered flowers dating back to the 17th cenury. Featuring photographs commissioned for the book, items are shown in full and also with detail images to show off the flowers at their best. Hailing from all parts of the globe, this is an opportunity to see fabulous works that are very rarely seen in public. The Embroiderers' Guild, founded in 1906, has at the heart of its collection numerous beautiful donated textiles in all forms, given by members and enthusiasts over many years. The collection now contains thousands of embroidery examples from many countries and cultures. This book showcases the best of the collection's flower embroideries, dating from the 17th century to the present day. Whether they are abstract or naturalistic, the variety of flowers shown is quite extraordinary. They all exhibit a wonderful level of skill and imagination, and their beauty and detail will be inspirational to embroiderers of all ages and levels of expertise. Featuring photographs taken especially for the book, items are shown in full and also with detail images to show off the flowers at their best. These wonderful embroidered treasures are as varied as wall hangings, children's dresses, bridal bags and samplers. The images are shown with extended captions giving the country of origin, age, size and technique used to make them. Hailing from all parts of the globe, this is an opportunity to see fabulous works that are very rarely seen in public.


The Royal School of Needlework Book of Embroidery

The Royal School of Needlework Book of Embroidery

Author: Royal School of Needlework

Publisher: SearchPress+ORM

Published: 2018-06-01

Total Pages: 410

ISBN-13: 1781265437

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An all-in-one volume covering crewelwork, canvaswork, and six other types of hand embroidery, from the renowned school established in nineteenth-century England. This beautiful book is a rich source of embroidery techniques, stitches, and projects, covering eight key subjects in detail: crewelwork, bead embroidery, stumpwork, canvaswork, goldwork, whitework, blackwork, and silk shading. Collecting all the books in the trusted, bestselling Royal School of Needlework Essential Stitch Guide series, plus a new section on mounting your finished work, this fantastic book—heavily illustrated with photos—is a must-have for all embroiderers.


Cross-Stitch Treasures for Children

Cross-Stitch Treasures for Children

Author: Joan Elliott

Publisher: Annie's

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781596356177

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A charming collection of child-themed cross-stitch designs by an industry master, this book features 27 patterns and four alphabet charts that can be easily adapted for different fabrics and appeal to different levels of expertise. From a personalized birth sampler and whimsical nursery decorations to nameplates for toddlers' rooms and small motifs for cards and gift bags, all stages of childhood are covered in these bright and lively projects that make fun use of familiar themes. Whether creating DIY delights for the family or a meaningful gift, the easily read, black-and-white charts and basic cross-stitch instructions ensure that any level of needleworker can access the enjoyable designs.


The Embroidery Book

The Embroidery Book

Author: Christen Brown

Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc

Published: 2016-11-01

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 1617452254

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“A spectacular encyclopedia of embroidery, sharing valuable techniques passed down through the generations . . . you’ll wonder how you ever worked without it.” —Sew Magazine Enjoy the tranquility of slow stitching with this step-by-step, visual guide to 149 embroidery stitches, motifs, and extras. Go beyond basic color theory–robust color charts take the guesswork out of choosing thread, silk ribbon, buttons, beads, and trims. Then take your embroidery to the next level with luxurious seam treatments and stunning stand-alone designs. Bestselling author Christen Brown’s traditional and contemporary techniques are showcased in a colorful gallery of crazy-quilted projects. “An overview of embroidery stitches and techniques as well as inspiration for embroidery projects . . . She dissects several of her pieces, summarizing the color palette, decorative elements, and stitches used.” —Library Journal


Mindful Embroidery

Mindful Embroidery

Author: Charles Henry

Publisher: Page Street Publishing

Published: 2020-09-01

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 1645670538

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Embroider Your Stress Away Escape the chaos of everyday life by embroidering yourself a romantic and tranquil getaway. Allow Charles Henry and Elin Petronella to whisk you away to the calming villas of the French countryside. Discover the hidden gems of Paris, stroll down the colorful tiled streets of Lisbon or float along the canals of Venice. Let go of your worries stitch by stitch through these 20 delightful European scenescapes inspired by Charles and Elin’s favorite places throughout Europe. Beginners can confidently complete any design in this book using five common and simple embroidery stitches. As leaders in the modern hand embroidery movement, Charles and Elin invite you to let go of perfectionism and instead slow down, unwind and enjoy the meditative process of creating something gorgeous one stitch, and breath, at a time. For a printable download of the pattern design templates, please email Charles at [email protected].


Beaded Cross-Stitch Treasures

Beaded Cross-Stitch Treasures

Author: Gay Bowles

Publisher: Chapelle

Published: 2000-08

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780806955452

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“Market-pleasing motifs for holiday ornaments, wedding and anniversary sentiments.”—Booklist. “You’re going to really enjoy this book....designs are top-notch, the photos and charts are large and clear and the instructions...very easy to follow.”—Quick & Easy Crafts. “Cross stitching with beads is fun and easy, and you’ll be delighted with the dimension beads add to your work.” —Bead & Button.


Stitchcraft

Stitchcraft

Author: Gayla Partridge

Publisher: Blue Star Press

Published: 2021-10-19

Total Pages: 207

ISBN-13: 1950968685

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Step inside the enchanted world of arcane imagery and rich esoteric symbolism in this deeply imaginative embroidery art book! Author Gayla Partridge draws upon her knowledge of vintage anatomical artwork, floral design, palmistry, Ouija, and oddities from the natural world to create magical, witchy twists on an age-old craft. Through extraordinary, stylized photography and detailed close-ups of designs, the embroidery art in Stitchcraft is entirely achievable with basic stitches and easy-to-follow instructions, enchanting beginners and expert crafters alike. Stitchcraft features: • 30 intricate embroidery designs, using a combination of nine basic stitches • Insights from the author on how she created each piece • 30 basic patterns to get you started embroidering your own version of her designs From the anatomy of a snake to floral skulls, from palmistry hands to botanical hearts, readers will be inspired to recreate Partridge’s spellbinding designs and to make them their own.


Treasures in Cross-stitch

Treasures in Cross-stitch

Author: Jane Greenoff

Publisher:

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9780563369073

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Graded to suit different skills, the projects contain clear instructions. Illustrated with over sixty colour photos and charts and over forty diagrams. Quarto.