This design sourcebook for contemporary samplers contains motifs & patterns based on reworked traditional & specially created designs for subjects including animals birds buildings trees flowers & border patterns. Patterns are included in graph form & stitched examples are shown in accompanying photographs. A number of the motifs are described in step-by-step format & information about stitching techniques & threads is provided. The book is carefully tailored to be suitable for a variety of skill levels &
Includes:: affordable domestic options as well as more ambitious & specialist techniques & materials for those with the resources such as schools & established textile artists.