Paperback: 152 pages Publisher: Search Press Ltd (18 Dec 2008) Language English ISBN-10: 1844484300ISBN-13: 978-1844484300 Cicely Mary Barkers flower fairies, first published in 1923, are simply perfect for ribbon embroidery & stumpwork. The delicate charm of her illustrations have captivated both children & adults alike for more than 80 years. Now, for the first time, her beautiful fairies are presented, step-by-step, for Ribbon embroidery & Stumpwork. Designed to appeal to the beginner as well as the more advanced embroiderer, this book will become a useful guide for anyone wanting to learn how to make these exquisite fairies. Detailed step-by-step demonstrations showing the fundamental techniques, accompanied by easy to follow diagrams & close up photography. Packed with useful tips & ideas for heirloom projects, from gifts for babies, children & adults, to quilt blocks & home decor items. This is a perfect companion for all embroiderers & quilters. About the Author An artistically inclined mother & a keen interest in all things beautiful got Di off to an early start as an embroiderer. Her love for this discipline soon became her livelihood & starting an embroidery business was just another natural progression for this talented crafter. She opened her first shop in the Natal Midlands & when the family decided to uproot & move to Johannesburg, along went the business. After four years of running one of Johannesburgs most successful embroidery shops, the familys urge to settle in Cape Town became too strong to ignore. Di now lives in the Mother City where she runs two successful embroidery shops. The end product of her latest interest, hand painting her own range of silk & organza ribbons for embroidery, is marketed to retail outlets worldwide.