Annie Heesakkers is an experienced embroiderer & has been embroidering her own greetings cards for several years. She & Nico now design templates of their own, & they have a host of fans all over the world. Here they combine their latest designs with decoupage techniques to create cards based on stylish floral & abstract designs. Embroidery patterns are included for all of the cards, along with detailed, easy-to-follow instructions & lists of the materials you need. About the Author: Annie is a very experienced embroiderer & has been embroidering her own greetings cards for several years. When she became bored with the existing templates, husband Nico started designing templates especially for his wife. Annie & Nico Heesakkers have now become a "designer duo" whose many templates have a host of fans among card embroiderers. ...

Format: Paperback Pages: 48 Publisher: Search Press Ltd (2 Sept 2009) Make your own handmade greeting cards this year, & at the same time stitch some initials to personalize birthday cards, or anything else! Here is another lovely little book full of beautiful designs to stitch. Choose from frames to surround those paper decoupage images, or frames containing further stitched designs depicting popular subjects such as festive images: pinecones, bells & candles. Or perhaps you might prefer something more unusual, such as the innovative idea of having a Christmas tree as a frame, containing a nativity scene or still life arrangement. Then there are ideas for using up odd beads & ways of employing embossing stencils to enhance your handmade greeting cards. The alphabet features summer flowers & it will be a useful addition to any papercrafters library of designs. You can also see it being transferred via carbon paper to cloth, & being stitched as monograms on towels & face flannels so a versatile idea. There are instructions on how to work the various simple stitches, tips on making the work look better & basics for beginners as well as how to make the individual cards. Embroidery on Paper: Alphabets & Festive Motifs is a handy book for all year round. ...

Embroidery Scissors. Embroidery Scissors from Milward are produced with stainless steel blades for hobby & professional users. The precision sharpened blades ensure a long-lasting cutting edge. The plastic handles have a modern, ergonomic shape for added comfort.10.5cm (4.25) Supplier code 212107 ...

Product Description Space-dyed threads offer exciting design possibilities with their beautiful, subtle colour changes. This lavishly illustrated book contains a selection of stunning projects & ten traditional embroidery techniques, including goldwork, stumpwork, ribbon embroidery & Canvas work. It also

Includes:: templates & diagrams for each project & a comprehensive stitch gallery. An introductory section on the specific uses of space-dyed threads & techniques is followed by chapters dedicated to embroidery styles including: Blackwork; Casalguidi; Canvas work; Crazy patchwork; Freestyle; Goldwork; Stumpwork; Ribbon embroidery; Jacobean embroidery; &, Hardanger. Lavishly illustrated with full-page pictures of every completed project, the chapters also include several alternatives & additional stitched pieces to inspire the reader to create original works. Clear, detailed step by step instructions & photographs complete a book that will have universal appeal among embroiderers of all ages & skill levels. About the Author Via Laurie has been involved in the embroidery world for the past 15 years & has taught cross stitch, ribbon embroidery, canvas work, goldwork & crewel embroidery. Specializing in various forms of embroidery, she is currently busy with a Master Craftsman Course in canvas work through the American Embroiderers Guild. Via runs her own business h&-dyeing embroidery thread under the label Chameleon Threads, distributing to shops all over South Africa as well as Australia, New Zeal&, Norway, France & the UK. Review Space-dyed threads are very tempting
- but using them effectively can be a challenge. Unlike variegated threads, which are machine dyed & have definite blocks of colour, space-dyed threads (machine or h&-dyed) are more subtle as the colours bleed into each other
- & where they meet, a new colour is formed. The projects in this book really make use of the properties of space-dyed threads. On canvaswork, a single stitch such as cushion stitch is used to great effect, & the nuances of colour found in a single skein work beautifully in blackwork. Hardanger, Casalguidi, crewelwork, stumpwork & ribbon embroidery all benefit from the gentle hues, & the spectacle case & evening bag by Gay Booysen are quite delightful. This gorgeous book will encourage you to sue some of those mouth-watering threads youve been hoarding...or even give you an excuse to buy some more! --Stitch



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Product Description Space-dyed threads offer exciting design possibilities with their beautiful, subtle colour changes. This lavishly illustrated book contains a selection of stunning projects & ten traditional embroidery techniques, including goldwork, stumpwork, ribbon embroidery & Canvas work. It also

Includes:: templates & diagrams for each project & a comprehensive stitch gallery. An introductory section on the specific uses of space-dyed threads & techniques is followed by chapters dedicated to embroidery styles including: Blackwork; Casalguidi; Canvas work; Crazy patchwork; Freestyle; Goldwork; Stumpwork; Ribbon embroidery; Jacobean embroidery; &, Hardanger. Lavishly illustrated with full-page pictures of every completed project, the chapters also include several alternatives & additional stitched pieces to inspire the reader to create original works. Clear, detailed step by step instructions & photographs complete a book that will have universal appeal among embroiderers of all ages & skill levels. About the Author Via Laurie has been involved in the embroidery world for the past 15 years & has taught cross stitch, ribbon embroidery, canvas work, goldwork & crewel embroidery. Specializing in various forms of embroidery, she is currently busy with a Master Craftsman Course in canvas work through the American Embroiderers Guild. Via runs her own business h&-dyeing embroidery thread under the label Chameleon Threads, distributing to shops all over South Africa as well as Australia, New Zeal&, Norway, France & the UK. Review Space-dyed threads are very tempting
- but using them effectively can be a challenge. Unlike variegated threads, which are machine dyed & have definite blocks of colour, space-dyed threads (machine or h&-dyed) are more subtle as the colours bleed into each other
- & where they meet, a new colour is formed. The projects in this book really make use of the properties of space-dyed threads. On canvaswork, a single stitch such as cushion stitch is used to great effect, & the nuances of colour found in a single skein work beautifully in blackwork. Hardanger, Casalguidi, crewelwork, stumpwork & ribbon embroidery all benefit from the gentle hues, & the spectacle case & evening bag by Gay Booysen are quite delightful. This gorgeous book will encourage you to sue some of those mouth-watering threads youve been hoarding...or even give you an excuse to buy some more! --Stitch



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Emma Doll Sewing Kit from Anchor Emma is a delightful doll, which you can create with this simple to use sewing kit. The sewing kit contains pre-cut felt, Anchor Tapisserie Wool, fabric, buttons, stuffing, needle, templates & easy-to-follow instructions. Emma is cute as a button, once you have made her you may not wish to give away as a gift, but keep her near to you. Emmas height is 42cm (16.5). Warning! Contains functional sharp points. Emma should not be given to children under 36 months due to the small parts. Contents may vary from those illustrated. Made in the UK. Supplier code: RDK01 ...

Emma Doll Sewing Kit from Anchor Emma is a delightful doll, which you can create with this simple to use sewing kit. The sewing kit contains pre-cut felt, Anchor Tapisserie Wool, fabric, buttons, stuffing, needle, templates & easy-to-follow instructions. Emma is cute as a button, once you have made her you may not wish to give away as a gift, but keep her near to you. Emmas height is 42cm (16.5). Warning! Contains functional sharp points. Emma should not be given to children under 36 months due to the small parts. Contents may vary from those illustrated. Made in the UK. Supplier code: RDK01 ...

Encaustic Mixed Media: Innovative Techniques & Surfaces for Working with Wax Anyone new to encaustic will be able to pick up Encaustic Mixed Media & get started right away, while those who have tried it before will be delighted by the creative approach & new materials & techniques used in this book. Skills built & materials used start off simply with the application of common art & craft store paints & embedding. Projects move into the more involved & unique as the book progresses; the reader can try his or her hand at working with wire & plaster & will incorporate tools such as torches & wood burners into the repertoire. Final projects are an amalgam of techniques & materials, items both artistic & functional that will delight. About the Author Patricia Baldwin Seggebruch is a mixed media artist specialising in the art of encaustic painting & author of Encaustic Workshop. She teaches workshops & gives demonstrations & has won several awards for her work. Check out her website: www.pbsartist.com ...

Do you love nature as much as the author of this book, Gerti Hofman)? Then the designs in this book will most certainly appeal to you. Butterflies, flowers & fairies are the main themes & they are created with various Pergamano (painting) techniques. The paintings are incredibly lifelike & the butterflies look like they might flutter right off the paper. All 25 cards in this book are adorned with a beautiful border, for which Gerti Hofman used various grids. Enthusiasts of the finer perforating & cutting work will surely appreciate this book. The challenging projects are suitable for both the beginning & advanced parchment crafter. The book contains the patterns, work descriptions & colour examples of 25 cards. ...

Do you love nature as much as the author of this book, Gerti Hofman)? Then the designs in this book will most certainly appeal to you. Butterflies, flowers & fairies are the main themes & they are created with various Pergamano® (painting) techniques. The paintings are incredibly lifelike & the butterflies look like they might flutter right off the paper. All 25 cards in this book are adorned with a beautiful border, for which Gerti Hofman used various grids. Enthusiasts of the finer perforating & cutting work will surely appreciate this book. The challenging projects are suitable for both the beginning & advanced parchment crafter. The book contains the patterns, work descriptions & colour examples of 25 cards. ...