Goldwork is the art of embroidery with metal threads & has been prized by religious orders & royal households throughout history for its opulence & intricate stitchery Those who love traditional embroidery can now learn the essential techniques & create their own exquisite embroideries with this easy-to-follow step-by-step guide Through careful & detailed instruction Ruth Chamberlin teaches you how to stitch beautiful goldwork motifs which together form an impressive sampler to show off their work Covering a range of designs stitches & techniques with templates throughout & examples of the author's inspiring work this book provides a firm basis on which to build future projects & continue on your goldwork journey This popular & enduring book by Ruth Chamberlin now returns as a Search Press Classic with the addition of a foreword by the illustrious embroiderer & world-renowned blogger Mary Corbet (wwwneedlenthreadcom) ...

Now in a new edition this stylish & simple guide shows how to create colourful original designs & it

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The embroidery is traditionally worked on close-woven cotton with cotton thread & it has a great elegance Flowing floral patterns intertwine with stems & leaves the smooth satin stitches contrasting wonderfully with the padded knotted stitchery & untextured background These natural designs are often fairly large & the sculptured patterns have an appealing bold quality which is enhanced by the absence of colour & the addition of knitted fringed fringes Pat Trott explains all the techniques with clear step-by-step photography & inspiring easy-to-follow projects This book will be welcomed by beginners & also embroiderers of all skill levels ...

Susanna Wallis demonstrates how to create wonderful pictures & three-dimensional objects using wool & simple needle felting techniques Learn how to make charming cards pictures jewellery a bird & even a figure from wool Simple techniques clearly explained Step by step photographs Six inspirational projects ...

Learn how to make beautiful quilts with this comprehensive guide to patchwork & quilting for beginners Covers all aspects of quilting from piecing & applique to quilting & binding Choose from 16 simple projects each focusing on a different technique from bags & cushions to table mats wall hangings & bed quilts Clear illustrations & step-by-step instructions accompany each project making them all suitable for even a complete novice The book also

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Learn how to create exquisite delicately embroidered silk ribbon flowers including foxgloves roses hydrangeas delphiniums primroses geraniums irises poppies & much more A small selection of stitches are used to create a wide variety of flowers All the techniques are explained in detailed step-by-step sequences ...

What We Talk About When We Talk About Love is Carver's most famous collection of short stories & remians one of the most influential pieces of modern literature to date But the original unedited manuscript Beginners
- published here for the first time was almost fifty per cent longer than the published collection This restored version of Carver's stories reveals what was previously unsaid filling in the narrative silences that have both inspired & mystified readers for so long Beginners is a fascinating insight into the aesthetic of a literary great & in the questions it raises may just spark off one of the great cultural debates of our times
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What causes earthquakes? What do they feel like? What are tsunamis & why do they happen? An informative introduction to earthquakes & their effects for young readers Features information on real-life earthquakes accompanied by striking colour photographs & vivid illustrations Developed with a reading expert from Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence

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Who were the Aztecs? Where did they live what did they wear & what gods did they worship? Discover the answers to these questions & more in this straightforward introduction to this fascinating ancient civilisation Also

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You will find no gourmet recipes in here It will only be the quick & easiest way to make something edible Quick relating to the preparation time rather than the cooking time It is aimed at someone leaving home for the first time to which a cooker is a stranger or a student who has suddenly got to feed themselves or even someone who has never cooked before but has decided to give it a go ...