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	Pulled Thread Embroidery Stitches Ref: 39171 The Anchor Embroidery Series offers the perfect introduction to popular embroidery techniques. Pulled thread is a type of openwork embroidery where the threads of the fabric are pulled back tautly to make decorative holes. This book introduces 27 stitches that can be worked in this way. In addition a further 18 counted stitches are featured that can be used to complement the pulled thread work. All stitches are explained in step-by-step detail. Sixteen original charted designs explore the exciting textural effects that can be achieved: e.g., coil filling stitch perfectly captures the seeded flesh of a luscious strawberry, while the ripple stitch evokes the gentle waves beneath a sailing boat. Other designs include a basket of flowers, sunflowers and roses, and a dragonfly. Pulled thread stitches are ideal for samplers, and an attractive design is included that would be ideal for celebrating a birth or a wedding. Price: £6.99



	Crewel Embroidery Ref: 2924 Lets you create embroidery with needlework technique of crewel embroidery. This book lets you explore a diverse range of stitches in an array of colours with designs that include animals, fruit and flowers. It contains projects ranging from cushions and purses to larger projects such as waistcoats, workboxes and firescreens. Price: £14.99



	World of Embroidery - Helen Stevens Ref: Z0901 In her fifth collection of glorious embroidery, Helen M. Stevens draws inspiration from different countries and cultures to celebrate the beauty of nature around the globe. She captures the diversity of nature, from the polar caps to the tropics, through flora, fauna, birds and insects. The Workbook sketches reveal a fascinating insight into her unique working methods. Beautiful colour photographs highlight the skill that translates the iridescent glow of a hummingbird, the flash of a tiger's eye, or the movement of water into embroidery. This work inspires the modern embroiderer to blend traditional and modern techniques with cutting-edge materials including real gold and silver, and materials gathered from nature itself. Price: £12.99




	Beginners Guide To Crewel Embriodery Ref: 13909 Starting with just four of these stitches, this guide clearly demonstrates, with detailed step-by-step photographs, how to work up a complete project. Instructions follow on showing how to stretch and mount your first embroidery. Using further projects she helps you build up skills, introducing new stitches in each section. Line drawings accompany each design and are used as a guide for the stitches. The designs and colors used are traditional - reminiscent of the embroidery worked by embroiderers during the Tudor period, wonderful floral pictures worked in wool and soft colors. The book is a comprehensive introduction to this lovely technique and at the same time it offers embroiderers practical help with presentation and finishing. Price: £8.95



	Beginners Guide to Traditional Japanese Embroidery Ref: 40952 By Julia D Gray Taking her inspiration from the four seasons, Julia Gray captures all the beauty and tradition of Japanese embroidery in this richly illustrated easy-to-follow guide. Simple projects show how to develop the techniques and embroiderers are encouraged to create their own beautiful fine silk embroideries. For Julia Gray silk is the finest of natural fibres and is full of life and shine. Embroidery on this beautiful fabric has been worked in many countries, but Julia finds the perfection aspired to in traditional Japanese embroidery a wonderful challenge. She learnt in Japan by copying the work of a master - her journey was both inspiring and enlightening. Julia found not only a way to stitch, but also a philosophy that allowed her to achieve balance and harmony in her everyday life. In this inspirational guide she shares her passion and in depth knowledge of the history and practise of this eastern art form. It covers everything from handling flat silk and twisting your own threads to working the different stitches and finishing off an embroidery. Japanese design is influenced by the four seasons but in addition to floral motifs traditional designs also use the colours and symbols associated with festivals - trees, dolls, fish, birds and mythical figures. A series of simple step-by-step projects, which include the story behind each motif, help the reader to develop their techniques and learn about the symbolism of a great tradition. Publisher: Search Press Edition: Paperback ISBN: 0855328576 Size: 204 x 260 mm Pages: 80 Julia D. Gray's passion for traditional Japanese embroidery was kindled by her interest in Art Nouveau (which was influenced by Japanese design) and further fuelled by the Great Japan Exhibition in London in 1981. She has studied for nine years with Kurenai-kai, graduating at their centre in Atlanta, Georgia, USA in 1995. Julia researches thoroughly, travelling extensively in Japan to study embroidery and allied traditional crafts including sumi-e (ink painting), yuzen (silk painting), shibori (dyeing) and katazome (stencilling). She gives illustrated talks showing her collection of Japanese antique textiles and artefacts and demonstates at exhibitions throughout Britain. When not working, Julia enjoys photography, gardening and running her smallholding, all of which bring her close to nature - the inspiration for her work. Price: £9.95



	STUMPWORK DRAGONFLIES Ref: 86600 The elegant forms, fragile iridescent wings, mystical bead-like eyes and shimmering colours of the dragonfly have fascinated needleworkers for centuries. Darting through the mythology and folklore of diverse cultures, this ancient and beautiful water insect has aroused imaginations, called for fine observation and inspired meticulous reproductions. Surely, no form of reproduction captures the textures, vivid pigments and dimensionality of the dragonfly so well as stumpwork, Jane Nicholas takes a close look at the anatomy of dragonflies and damselflies and their representation in natural history. She combines those observations with designs from as far back as the sixteenth-century and from throughout the world and then uses a variety of materials and techniques to build works of mesmerising beauty. Jane shares new ways of using unusual materials to interpret and create your own dragonfly designs. The projects - including a remarkable collection of nine creatures in a specimen box' - not only set off the dragonflies exquisitively, but they exemplify Jane's impeccable eye for detail and composition. This stunning book - fascinating for anyone interested in textured embroidery is a pure delight to read Price: £17.95




	A - Z of Embroidery Stitches Ref: BK989 Spiral-bound: 144 pages Publisher: Country Bumpkin Publications; Spiral edition (1 Jan 2000) Language English ISBN-10: 0957715986 ISBN-13: 978-0957715981 Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 21.6 x 1.4 cm The A-Z series from Country Bumpkin really does make it possible to learn a handcraft just by following the instructions. The books present each technique using a detailed sequence of close-up color photographs. In addition, the books have a lay-flat binding so that you can see and follow the instructions even if both hands are occupied. The crafters in our household have never recommended a series of instructional guides so enthusiastically, and we recommend you give them a try Price: £15.95



	The New Anchor Book of Crewelwork Embroidery Stitches Ref: 25448 Anchor Embroidery Series offers the perfect introduction to popular embroidery techniques. Crewelwork is one of the oldest embroidery techniques; associated with the 17th century and often known as Jacobean embroidery, it is as popular today as it has ever been. Historically worked in soft wools on twilled linens, today's embroiderer is discovering just how successfully the techniques can be applied to stranded cotton threads and a wider variety of fabrics. Crewelwork embroidery is distinguished by its textured, almost three-dimensional stitches. This book outlines in step-by-step detail the working of 48 of the most versatile stitches, listed alphabetically for easy reference. Sixteen new embroidery designs show the stitches worked in context and trace-off patterns are included. The featured embroideries include traditional Jacobean motifs, contemporary flowers, and whimsical celebration designs. There are also ideas for using the embroidered designs on several small projects. Price: £6.99



	The New Anchor Book of Blackwork Embroidery stitches Ref: 68019 The Anchor Embroidery Series offers the perfect introduction to popular embroidery techniques. Blackwork is a counted thread embroidery technique in which repetitive patterns are used to fill outlined areas. This book covers the materials and equipment needed, the essential stitches, and outlines in step-by-step detail the working of 49 infill patterns. It is sure to become an indispensable reference for stitchers. Blackwork was originally so called because black thread was most often used on white fabrics, but many of the 16 original charted designs provided show how this technique can just as effectively be worked with colored threads on colored fabrics. The beautiful designs include ringing Christmas bells, a charming country cottage, delicate florals and an exotic oriental fan and kimono. There are also ideas for how the delightful designs can be used to create a selection of small projects. Price: £7.99




	The Anchor Book of Canvaswork Embroidery stitches Ref: 80305 Price: £4.99

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