Helen Stevens Embroidered Animals A masterclass in how to create stunning animal portraits with embroidery silks, from internationally ...

Helen M. Stevens Embroidered Butterflies In Embroidered Butterflies, the second title in the Masterclass Embroidery Series, Helen shares her secrets of how to achieve incredible effects in pure silk thread. In five fascinating chapters she explores a variety of butterflies united by a shared habitat from country gardens & hedgerows to woods & copses. Each chapter culminates in a masterclass project: a colour template is provided for five original designs from a simple study of brimstone & orange butterflies to capturing the more elaborate wing pattern of tortoiseshells, Easy to follow step-by-step photographs illustrate the working, in progress, of the designs to ensure that perfect results are achievable. Finally, a basic technique section gives valuable advice on choosing threads & fabrics, the transfer of templates, guidance on silk shading & the working of all of Helens most popular stitches, to guarantee that this becomes the essential guide to creating embroidered butterfly studies. About the Author Helen M. Stevans has become an internationally acclaimed embroiderer since opening her studio, True Embroideries, in 1981. She lectures extensively & has her unique work in collections throughout the UK & overseas. Helen has published five books previously with David & Charles. Helen lives near Ipswich, Suffolk. ...

Hardcover: 96 pages Publisher: David & Charles PLC (25 Aug 2006) Language English ISBN-10: 0715321803ISBN-13: 978-0715321805 Product Description This is the fifth title in The Masterclass Embroidery Series showing how to create stunning embroideries designed by internationally acclaimed textile artist Helen M. Stevens. Helen explores a range of beautiful garden settings, from the intimate & personal cottage garden, to the stately splendour of the formal country park, using pure silk embroidery threads to achieve astonishingly realistic effects. Each of the five chapters builds toward an in-depth masterclass project including landscape templates & close-up detailed colour templates of garden wildlife, as well as colour keys & step-by-step stitching instructions. Easy-to-follow colour photographs illustrate the working stages of each masterclass embroidery, ensuring that perfect results can be achieved when recreating the picturesque designs. About the Author Helen M. Stevens has become an internationally acclaimed embroiderer since opening her studio, True Embroideries, in 1981. She lectures & has her unique work in collections throughout the world. Helen has published ten books with David & Charles & lives near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Review Classic Stitches, September 2006: this is a great book, instructive & beautiful to look at
- a must for free-style embroiderers
- This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Hardcover: 96 pages Publisher: David & Charles PLC (25 Aug 2006) Language English ISBN-10: 0715321803ISBN-13: 978-0715321805 Product Description This is the fifth title in The Masterclass Embroidery Series showing how to create stunning embroideries designed by internationally acclaimed textile artist Helen M. Stevens. Helen explores a range of beautiful garden settings, from the intimate & personal cottage garden, to the stately splendour of the formal country park, using pure silk embroidery threads to achieve astonishingly realistic effects. Each of the five chapters builds toward an in-depth masterclass project including landscape templates & close-up detailed colour templates of garden wildlife, as well as colour keys & step-by-step stitching instructions. Easy-to-follow colour photographs illustrate the working stages of each masterclass embroidery, ensuring that perfect results can be achieved when recreating the picturesque designs. About the Author Helen M. Stevens has become an internationally acclaimed embroiderer since opening her studio, True Embroideries, in 1981. She lectures & has her unique work in collections throughout the world. Helen has published ten books with David & Charles & lives near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Review Classic Stitches, September 2006: this is a great book, instructive & beautiful to look at
- a must for free-style embroiderers
- This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Hen & Rooster Mini Counted Cross Stitch Kit Hen & Rooster Mini Counted Cross Stitch Kit is from Janlynns Stitch Garden Collection. Contains 2 designs that are colourful & attractive. These kits are ideal for beginners of all ages, & are quick & easy to complete. Kit contains 14 count 100% cotton Aida, 2 plastic frames for displaying finished designs, stranded cottons, thread organiser, 2 needles, design charts, & easy-to-follow instructions. Finished

Size: 2.5 diameter (6.5 cm) Suppliers product code: SG0710/12

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Hen & Rooster Mini Counted Cross Stitch Kit is from Janlynns Stitch Garden Collection. Contains 2 designs that are colourful & attractive. These kits are ideal for beginners of all ages, & are quick & easy to complete. Kit contains 14-count 100% cotton Aida, 2 plastic frames for displaying finished designs, stranded cottons, thread organiser, 2 needles, design charts, & easy-to-follow instructions. Finished

Size: 2.5 diameter (6.5 cm) Suppliers product code: SG0710/12

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Henry the Eighth Counted Cross Stitch Kit Henry the Eighth Counted Cross Stitch Kit by DMC is back by popular dem&. Designed by Karen Britten for DMC, it features Henry the Eighth & his six wives lined up with a tudor rose border. Kit contains 16 count antique white Aida fabric, DMC stranded cottons, needle, chart & instructions.
Size: 14 x 17 (35.5 x 43cm) Suppliers product code: K3403
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Henry the Eighth Counted Cross Stitch Kit by DMC is back by popular dem&. Designed by Karen Britten for DMC, it features Henry the Eighth & his six wives lined up with a tudor rose border. Kit contains 16-count antique white Aida fabric, DMC stranded cottons, needle, chart & instructions.
Size: 14 x 17 (35.5 x 43cm) Suppliers product code: K3403
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Heraldic Clip Art for Machine Embroidery Add a touch of class to your projects with crests, shields, & other decorative devices from authentic medieval & early Renaissance sources. Optimized for use with home embroidery machines, 100 classic designs in three different color combinations each allow needleworkers to quickly embellish clothing, linens, quilts, & other accessories. ...