This pocket or handbag sized tourist publication is an ideal guide & map with which to explore the capital 1 pages Geographer's A to Z Company ...

This comprehensive guide to bead embroidery features more than 30 stunning & versatile projects With over 440 step-by-step ...

Crochet is a quick & easy craft & can be addictive! This latest A-Z title will have you create beautiful pieces in no time Don't know where to start? If you have never held a crochet hook before the simple instructions & easy to follow photographs at the beginning of the book will have you working like an expert in no time Learn about bobbles & clusters loop stitches picots & popcorns shells & spikes An expert but you want to expand your repertoire? Discover broomstick crochet entrelac crochet filet & hairpin crochet Irish crochet surface & tubular crochet Tunisian crochet & so much more We show you how to achieve a perfect finish to your crocheted project & how to add your own special touch with fringes spirals edgings & three-dimensional motifs It's 164 pages of hooking bliss! ...

A delightful guide to recreating an alphabet of blooms from Alyssum to Zinnia through the intricate medium of embroidery Garden enthusiasts & embroidery lovers alike will enjoy poring over this handy guide for inspiration on how to replicate their favourite floral bouquets using needle thread & plenty of creativity Part of the prolific Search Press Classics A-Z of Needlecraft series ...

The ultimate reference guides for needleworkers with amazing projects detailed step-by-step instructions & stunning photographs ...

The ultimate reference guides for needleworkers with amazing projects detailed step-by-step instructions & stunning photographs ...

The ultimate reference guides for needleworkers with amazing projects detailed step-by-step instructions & stunning photographs ...

The appeal of ribbon embroidery is timeless & thousands of embroiderers have been captivated by its ease of use & fabulous results Here you will find every stitch & technique fully explained with step by step photographs & clear instructions Accomplished embroiderers have compiled advice on choosing ribbons fabrics needles & frames as well as a host of other hints & tips There are forty exquisite designs with full detail provided on the materials & stitches used for every element & a helpful Ribbon Embroidery Index directing you to the appropriate step-by-steps for each technique Templates a pattern key & a comprehensive index make this a must-have manual for anyone wanting to learn or brush up on ribbon embroidery skills ...

NEW IN PAPERBACKFrom Aquilegia to Zantedeschia Ann Cox's accomplished renditions of flowers using silk ribbon embroidery are showcased in this exquisite book It begins with a comprehensive techniques section that

Includes:: all the basic techniques you need to know to make all the flowers in the book including materials; how to handle & work with ribbon; transferring a design to the fabric using a template; the various ribbon stitches & gathering techniques used; & painting ribbons & backgrounds to achieve different effects The main body of the book then describes clearly how to create thirty-two different flowers including leaves stems & buds using detailed step-by-step instructions & stunning close-up photography Each design has a template & diagrams & ideas for variations on the main design are also included where necessary A fantastic inspirational book for flower lovers & silk ribbon embroiderers alike

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This book features every smocking stitch clearly explained for beginners but also has inspiring examples & new or little-known techniques to appeal to experienced smockers It shows how to work the stitches read graphs & select colours fabric & threads It teaches how to pleat & block a garment gives advice on different techniques such as ribbon weaving counterchange template & freeform smocking & much more It is bursting with hints ideas & inspirational photographs There is full advice on the fabric needles & thread needed & a glossary of smocking terms Interspersed throughout the book there are helpful hints for all the stitches & techniques & beautiful photographs of smocked garments to inspire the reader to pick up a needle ...