Brazilian Three-dimensional Embroidery


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Complete instructions guide the needleworker in creating amazing 3-dimensional stitches and beautiful Brazilian motifs. Includes 50 original transfer patterns for any fabric.




The Art of Dimensional Embroidery


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Three-Dimensional Embroidery Stitches


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Illustrated throughout with diagrams and step-by-step photography, this book combines techniques with inspiration. French knots, tufting, stem stitch, whipped spider's web, woven picot and more are included and combined with painted backgrounds, couching, padded work and twisted threads to create a sequence of easy-to-follow projects. Pat Trott guides the embroiderer through each stage, showing how to build up scenes and pictures. Using nature as her source of design, she demonstrates the techniques involved in creating flowers, plants, woodlands and seashores.




Textured Embroidery


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From the absolute beginner to the experienced embroiderer, this design book has applications across the many forms of textured embroidery. Clear instructions are given for all the relevant techniques and for all the projects detailed.




Bullion Stitch Embroidery


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Provides instructions for embroidering roses, Australian wildflowers, and other flowers with the bullion stitch, and suggests a variety of projects using the stitch




Botanica


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Enter a world where nature is re-created with such incredible realism, one can scarcely tell the art from the original. This is the world of Julie Kniedl and her astonishing three-dimensional embroidery. Discover and learn this innovative, three-dimensional embroidery style and create spectacular botanical pieces, inspired by beautiful garden specimens. Twelve stunning projects are included, using simple stitches and a handful of techniques to create elegant and realistic interpretations of natural subjects. Each piece is captured with stunning photography and detailed instructions are provided for every step.




A–Z of Embroidered Motifs


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An outstanding embroidery reference filled with photos, patterns, and expert tips. From animals to airships to roses and lavender, this book features over 120 bullion designs, 146 step-by-step photos, hints, informative articles by experts, and patterns. For embroiderers, it’s a rich source of both inspirational ideas and practical advice. Beautifully photographed and illustrated, each individual motif is a miniature work of art and will enthrall experienced and novice needleworkers alike.




Creative Stitches for Contemporary Embroidery


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Find endless inspiration with this photo guide to embroidery stitches. Discover the 120 hand-embroidery stitches that every embroiderer should have in their stitching arsenal, with clear, step-by-step photos you can come back to time and again! Contemporary needlework teacher Sharon Boggon’s forward-thinking ideas will help you view hand embroidery through a vibrant new lens. Beginners and seasoned embroiderers will gain the confidence to create new patterns by playing with the stitches—manipulating the height and width, making asymmetrical loops, stacking up designs, or filling multiple rows with the same stitch. With so many creative variations and the author’s gorgeous samplers, you’ll be inspired to incorporate new techniques in your own crazy quilts and modern projects. Essential guide to surface embroidery! 120 contemporary stitches, including left-hand stitches, with step-by-step photos See how tiny tweaks to each stitch can take your needlework to unexpected places Play up the possibilities with modern fill patterns, asymmetry, luscious texture, and crazy quilting




Home Sweet Home


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Stitch a delightful workbox in the shape of a whimsical English cottage with this stunning design from Carolyn Pearce.




Needlelace and Stumpwork


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