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Author-Brenda Karon Shade

Little girls will treasure the beautiful quilt, pillow & cloth doll presented in this charming book. Beautiful photography & detailed instructions provide everything you need to recreate this irresistible collection. Pretty pastels & dainty details are reminiscent of days gone by, accentuated by the miniature dresses that embellish each square of the quilt. Designs are also very adaptable to other projects!

100 glorious blooms brought to life with the needle and thread! A fabulous book of designs with easy instructions, full size patterns and more that 120 step-by-step color photographs.

A step-by-step guide to creating over 120 beautiful bullion roses and individual figures. From clowns and airplanes to roses and lavender this extraordianry book features over 120 bullion designs, with hints, expert's articles and patterns. It is full of inspirational ideas and practical advice.

This easy to use book features more than 30 stunning & versatile projects. With over 440 step-by-step photographs it brings bead embroidery within the reach of anyone who can thread a needle! Found out how to work tambour beading, beadpoint, padded beading, how to handle sequins and bugle beads, and so much more. Discoverr the best tools for the task and learn to identify different beads by thier size, shape & finish.

The fourth book in Country Bumpkin's highly acclaimed A - Z series which have sold more than a quarter of a million copies worldwide. The A - Z of Wool Embroidery is a stunning book. It's the ultimate resource for anyone interested in any form of wool embroidery. Whether you are a novice or a professional, this creative book will give you fresh ideas, new perspectives and renewed confidence.

51 stitch instructions including silk ribbon designs from magazines dating from 1850's to 1930's. Be inspired by the embroidery designs, old pattern designs and the 2 alphabets that are included in this design book.

Wendy Schoen features embroidery techniques and pattern classics in this lovely book made for sewing for that special baby. 11 exquisite designs are included with patterns and illustrated instructions. Color pictures in the center show off each project in lovely detail. Embroidery techniques for designs and heirloom sewing are easy to follow.

The purpose of this book is to provide information on cutwork embroidery. Cutwork is a form of embroidery where portions of background fabric is cut-away from a design. Included are step by step illustrations, photographs and easy explanations to guide the beginner through the procedures of planning cutwork, materials needed, stitching, surface embroidery and finishing. There is also attention given to the care of cutwork. Designs are suitable for clothing or linens.

An ideal source of designs for all types of decorative embroidery projects, this versatile collection of designs brings a new dimension to the holiday spirit! Over 150 patterns depict a delightful menagerie of cuddly creatures captured in a collection of poses. Two holiday alphabets and droves of holiday symbols by well-known illustrator, Wendy Schoen. Directions for using and transferring the designs is also included.

The ideas in this book are based on actual experience in the manufacture of exquisite handmade babywear. Hand sewing and babywear belong together. There is something appealing and tender in the making of tiny garments with hand stitches carefully applied. Receive much inspiration from this book of designs in that magical world of babywear!

Over 100 embroidery designs, instructions for classic embroidery stitches, bullions and bridging (faggoting).

Wendy Schoen brings us a delightful book featuring shadow work, surface embroidery & tips for perfecting Madeira applique.  Though the book says "for boys" the designs can be used for girls, too. Wendy's graphic illustrations make it easy for the beginner to follow. Projects include daygowns, collars for boy's shirts, sweet baby rompers & shortalls. Many, many embroidery designs as well as the collar patterns included.

Embroidery techniques inspired by the Royal School of Needlework. Embroiderers will be delighted by the step-by-step illustrations & instructions, the colorful photographs of stunning finished embroideres & the practical, easy to follow style. The chapters examine the techniques of silk shading, goldwork, crewel work and blackwork. All come w/a historical overview & comprehensive stitch glossary.

Debbie Glenn, of Love & Stitches brings to us a collection of nostalgic needlework projects with step by step illustrated instructions for over 30 projects. Techniques to reproduce hand cutwork, Australian windowpane, and high relief embroidery using a zigzag sewing machine. Two circa 1908 alphabets, patterns, vintage embroiderymotifs and a complete trousseau for a baby.