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Schwalm Embroidery
Discover the classic beauty of Schwalm embroidery, with its surface stitches, pulled fabric, drawn thread, needlelace, and needleweaving. Featuring traditional design elements (tulips, flowers, pine cones, fruit, and doves), the projects in this unique, fully illustrated collection include table linens, a pincushion with matching needlecase, a sampler, and more. With a stitch glossary and designs suitable for beginners as well as those with experience in Schwalm.
Cottage Garden Embroidery
This work offers complete instructions for 12 designs, all inspired by old- fashioned embroidery styles. Newman draws upon a number of cottage garden scenes to create projects for embroiderers.
Threadwork
This is a book about creating sumptuous embellished surfaces made by: collaging rich colourful silks, transparent organza and ribbons; stitching with embroidery threads and ribbons, knitting and other yarns; and adding further texture with raised embroidery, cords, metallic threads and beads. The method or process is to create an original soft textile by assembling layers of fabric as a background that is embellished with stitches, quilting, beads and cords. Within the 128 pages there are 28 amazing projects, all with full instructions for an exact reproduction, or ideas for using what is available, or combining techniques throughout the book to create a truly unique piece. Beautiful photography of finished pieces. A feast for the eyes and your creative spirit.
The Wool Embroidery Collection
"With exotic silks and truly beautiful coloured wools, this book provides an adventure into the wonderful world of wool embroidery. In many designs the embroidered wool is enhanced by metallic threads, the sheen of silk ribbon, and the extra dimension of beads"--Page 4 of cover
Freeformations
This is not your grandmother's knitting and crochet! For those ready to break away from the pattern books and create wearable pieces of fiber art, freeform is an exciting discovery. It's a technique that abandons strict garment design and builds up simple shapes out of gorgeous textured yarns--with the knitter sometimes making it up as she goes along. Start with the step-by-step clinics on how to create fragments and motifs like chevrons, flowers, and spirals. Then take inspiration from the color photographs and combine luscious yarns in intricate patchworks. The result? Something amazingly unique. There's guidance on creating fabulously fashionable capes, stylish shoulder bags, intriguing scarves and hats, avant-garde jewelry, and even handy cell phone holders. Set your creativity free!
Textured Embroidery
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.
Creative Hardanger
A traditional hardanger is worked in white linen thread on white linen fabric, with areas of fabric cut away and further embroidered to create a delicate lace-like effect. 20 pretty projects. 80 pages, 13 color illus., 56 b/w illus., 7 1/4 x 10.
The Art of Making Teddy Bears
This highly practical guide contains three original patterns of varying complexity, all accompanied by detailed instructions. A complete beginner will be able to create really professional bears in a very short time.
Embroidered Initials
See how much of a difference a monogram makes on a sweater, an initial on a boy's blanket, or the initials of a bride and groom on a ring cushion. The designs here are more creative than the usual alphabets used in embroidery. Photos and diagrams will guide you from A to Z! 72 pages (26 in color), 26 b/w illus., 6 1/2 x 6 1/2.
Botanical Embroidery
She had a huge success with her book of wildflower patterns, and now Annette Rich is back with more stunning botanical projects ! Featuring a wide range of embroidery traditions, these designs accurately capture the details of blooms like the majestic and stunning Waratah and the charmingly subtle Flannel Flower. Through the use of rayon threads and three-dimensional styling, even gorgeous pinks and delicate desert roses come out beautifully and realistically.
