Format: Paperback Pages: 80 Publisher: Search Press Ltd (Sep 2006) ISBN-13: 9780855329549 The beauty of goldwork lies in the way it reflects the light when threads & stitches are worked into a design in different ways. The texture, the tones & the shapes all combine to create rich, wonderful embroideries that are a joy to behold. Ruth explains all about the materials, the stitches, how to transfer designs, raise surfaces & much more. Diagrams, patterns & detailed step-by-step photographs illustrate each stage & include superb finished pieces which will appeal to all embroiderers, whatever their skill level. There is very little competition, this is a popular technique. It is a Needlecrafts series title. ...

Beginners Guide To Hardanger This traditional white on white embroidery which comes from the Hardangar region in Norway, consists of delicate geometric stitches & beautiful cutwork designs. Jill Carter shares her enthusiasm & love for this elegant embroidery, offering a comprehensive guide brimming with information & inspiration. She explores surface stitches, pulled thread, cutwork, edgings & fillings using step-by-step photographs & easy-to-follow instructions. An essential section showing how to start is followed by a selection of stunning projects including gift cards, a decorative sampler, a wedding bag, a cushion, & more. Jills book is a wonderful introduction to this timeless, elegant technique. It offers all the information you need to create your own original designs & is an invaluable guide for anyone interested in Hardangar. About the Author Jill Carter is a professional embroiderer who loves all forms of embroidery. She teaches students all year round, running her own Masterclass school & offering them courses on Hardangar, canvas work & other techniques. She regularly attends the major exhibitions & contributes to needlecraft magazines, sharing her enthusiasm & her love for embroidery. ...

Format: Paperback Pages: 144 pages Publisher: Search Press Ltd ISBN-13: 9781844483976 If you have struggled to knit with needles, loom knitting is an easy craft to master
- children & adults alike can learn in a few hours. Loom knitting is a revolutionary way of knitting that uses a circular or rectangular loom, or knitting board, consisting of a frame with pegs. Looms are easy & fun to use, even without conventional knitting experience. You can create almost anything, from knitted tubes for hats or socks to flat panels for scarves, shawls & sweaters. This book is designed as an essential reference & a hands-on project resource for the loom knitter. Throughout the book you will find loom-knitting techniques for both round & rectangular looms, together with practice projects. An inspiring design section presents more than 30 patterns to get you started in your new loom-knitting adventure. Also included is a guide to the similarities between loom knitting & needle knitting, & a glossary of techniques. This book provides everything you need to master loom knitting quickly & easily. It is an essential loomknitting manual to supplement the often scant instructions supplied with the looms. It

Includes:: more than 30 nifty, no-needle, quick & easy patterns.


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Product Description Taking her inspiration from nature & the past, Elizabeth Anderson creates a stunning selection of miniature ...

Product Description Kay Dennis is passionate about Stumpwork. This intricate, raised & padded embroidery has its origins in the seventeenth century, & is enjoying a revival amongst embroiderers & lacemakers. It is wonderfully versatile & will appeal both to the novice & imaginative needleworker. Using a mix of flat, padded, wired & free-standing elements, it employs a wide range of embroidery techniques. This comprehensive & colourful book covers both basic & needle lace techniques
- sections on each containing a series of elaborate step-by-step demonstrations showing how to work individual techniques, followed by a project combining all the methods. Kay takes inspiration from a variety of sources & her designs include animals, flowers, fruits & insects
- popular motifs in the seventeenth century. She also creates contemporary designs & there are advanced projects on landscape & figurative work. A gallery of Kays work is included to stimulate & inspire the reader. Review Kay Dennis depicts plant & animal life in amazing detail. She introduces a range of three-dimensional embroidery techniques. --Express Publications (Australia)

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This striking wildlife portrait captures a tiger in repose among the foliage. A combination of full & half cross stitch is worked on 18-count beige Aida. This

Dimensions kit contains cotton thread, 18-count beige Aida, needle, & easy instructions. Finished

Size: 7 x 5 (18 x 13 cm) Designer: Tracy Somerville / Tracy Somerville



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Polyester general purpose zip fastner, with 4mm chain width & drop painted puller. This is a closed end zip used mainly in dresses, Skirts, blouses & home decoration items. Shade: Beige Zip Length: 60 cm Colour of zip may vary slightly from the image shown. ...