Archive for the ‘Embroidery’ Category

Redwork by Pearl Louise Krush

Redwork Winter Twitterings by Pearl Louise Krush, softback published by House of White Birches. ISBN 978-1-59217-321-1, price 6.99 available from www.searchpress.com
This is a wonderful compact book of contemporary redwork designs with a winter theme that will put a smile on your face. Everything from redwork basics, great design, superb photography. The projects are varied and [...]

Cross Stitch by Sophie Helene

Cross Stitch by Sophie Helene, softback published by Search Press. I am reviewing two books that are the same format but with different designs.
Cross Stitch Herbs, Fruit & Flowers, ISBN 978-1-84448-681-6, price 7.99 available from www.searchpress.com
Cross Stitch Flowers ISBN 978-1-84448-680-9, price 7.99 available from www.searchpress.com
Companion books have charted designs for cross stitch, one dealing with [...]

Embroidery on Paper by A & N Heesakkers

Embroidery on Paper for Cardmakers by Annie & Nico Heesakkers, softback published by Search Press. ISBN 978-1-84448-611-3, price 6.99 available from www.searchpress.com
Originally published in Utrecht, this book provides more beautiful embroidery designs on paper for card makers. The designs are very effective and the instructions very concise. The techniques in this new book are combined [...]

Stitch With Love by Mandy Shaw

Stitch With Love by Mandy Shaw, softback published by D&C. ISBN978-90-7153-3849-0, price 14.99 available from www.davidandcharles.co.uk

This book proves that simple embroidery is very effective. The instructions for the embroidery are very clear and the photography is good throughout. This book also has instructions for left handers. There are some lovely ideas in here that are [...]

20 Floral Bags by Susan Cariello

20 Floral Bags to Make by Susan Cariello, softback published by Search Press. ISBN 978-1-84448-676-2, price 14.99 available from www.searchpress.com
This is a real winner. Susan shows you how to make great bags embellished with embroidery. All the techniques and pattens are included to make exciting bags that you will want to use. For every season [...]