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Books > Health, Home & Family > Handicrafts > Needlework & fabric crafts > Embroidery > General

Soutache - How to Make Beautiful Braid-and-Bead Embroidered Jewellery and Accessories (Paperback): Donatella Ciotti Soutache - How to Make Beautiful Braid-and-Bead Embroidered Jewellery and Accessories (Paperback)
Donatella Ciotti
R235 R217 Discovery Miles 2 170 Save R18 (8%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Discover Soutache, the art of creating modern and unique jewellery from looped braids. Donatella Ciotti shows you how to create stunning, expensive-looking costume jewellery, from earrings and bracelets to brooches for hats, with full-colour, detailed photography to guide you through each process. There is even a gallery of images at the end of the book to inspire you to create your own, bespoke soutache masterpieces. Learn about the history of jewellery crafting and the ever-growing trend for affordable yet stylish costume jewellery, before trying your hand at your own soutache pieces. Begin with the basic techniques of finishing and sewing the cords and inserting pearls and cabochons or cameos, discover the secrets behind coiling your soutache braids to make buttons, then begin to make bracelets, rings, headbands and much more. Your soutache creations will be eye-catching and entirely unique to you!

Trish Burr's Embroidery Transfers - Over 70 Iron-on Designs (Paperback): Trish Burr Trish Burr's Embroidery Transfers - Over 70 Iron-on Designs (Paperback)
Trish Burr 1
R337 R307 Discovery Miles 3 070 Save R30 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

This fantastic resource book contains over 70 iron-on designs from world-renowned embroiderer Trish Burr's best-selling embroidery books, plus 6 new bonus designs. Project instructions for each design are available in Trish's inspirational books Needle Painting Embroidery, Colour Confidence in Embroidery, Miniature Needle Painting Embroidery and Whitework with Colour. Choose from a wonderful range of inspiring designs, including flowers, birds, figures, animals and small vignettes. The book contains a short section at the start which gives colour inspiration for every design plus advice on using the transfers; the rest of the book consists of iron-on transfer paper. Using the iron-on transfers is very simple, and each design can be used, stored then reused multiple times. This book gives embroiderers a bumper selection of designs to choose from - it will provide embroiderers of all abilities with the confidence they need to get started creating their own masterpieces.

Enchanting Embroidery Designs - Whimsical Animal and Plant Motifs to Stitch (Paperback): Morita Enchanting Embroidery Designs - Whimsical Animal and Plant Motifs to Stitch (Paperback)
Morita
R367 R333 Discovery Miles 3 330 Save R34 (9%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Enchanting Embroidery Designs invites you to create your own world using bright thread colors and imaginative stitches. Full of motifs that are both simple and playful, from zany crocodiles, and cuddly cats to big-eared bats and stealthy ravens. This book invites you to be creative with its whimsical designs and step-by-step instructions--whether you use these projects as visible mending techniques or simply to add interest to a piece. The sweet scenes and cute characters are full of life and texture, making them at home on your favorite clothing, home accessories or wall hangings. The unusual and versatile designs in this book include: Cheery flowers on a broach Pretty pine trees on hanging ornaments A colorful curly sheep Fluffy and stormy clouds Bushy-tailed foxes Moss on stone and microorganisms in Petri dishes And more! Simple how-tos take you through every recommended stitch, while a section on combining colors will inspire you to try mixing and matching to create something new. There's also a section on turning your stitchery into embellishments you can use, wear and share. Put your imagination and hands to work with the help of this inspiring embroidery book.

The Textile Artist: Expressive Stitches - A 'No-Rules' Guide to Creating Original Textile Art (Paperback): Jan Dowson The Textile Artist: Expressive Stitches - A 'No-Rules' Guide to Creating Original Textile Art (Paperback)
Jan Dowson
R570 R516 Discovery Miles 5 160 Save R54 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Whether it's a landscape, a garden, an animal or a powerful memory of a place or object, Jan shows you how she develops them all into beautifully stitched representations that exude awe-inspiring detail, colour and expression. Jan begins the creative process by collecting and storing natural items and exploring different patterns, texture, media and markings to cultivate her final design. She uses simple yet effective methods for altering fabric prior to stitching, including dyeing, embellishing and stamping, then transforms her fabric into a vibrant, textured artwork using a combination of traditional hand stitching, machine stitching, and other media. Following a fascinating, illustrated step-by step chapter on Jan's key techniques, join her as she takes you through the stages of three types of work for which she is most renowned: the stitched landscape, the memory cloth and the bird sculpture. Each project also includes a break down of the materials, tools and techniques used, so that you can understand as well as see the development of her astounding, mixed-media creations. Throughout the book, a gallery of Jan's work complements her techniques and projects, providing inspiration for your own textile artwork. These are stunning pieces that will open your eyes and turn your own creative concepts into original, personal work.

Stitches of Creative Embroidery (Paperback, Rev and Enl): Jacqueline Enthoven Stitches of Creative Embroidery (Paperback, Rev and Enl)
Jacqueline Enthoven
R769 R653 Discovery Miles 6 530 Save R116 (15%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This classic book of embroidery stitch instructions shows more than 200 different stitches, many of them endangered ethnic types which have not been in print before. Many countries including France, Spain, India, Mexico, and the Orient are represented. Step-by-step diagrams and photographs of finished articles will inspire even a beginner.

Big Embroidery - 20 Crewel Embroidery Designs to Stitch with Wool (Paperback): Nancy Nicholson Big Embroidery - 20 Crewel Embroidery Designs to Stitch with Wool (Paperback)
Nancy Nicholson
R559 R413 Discovery Miles 4 130 Save R146 (26%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Big Embroidery is all about stitching beautiful designs up fast using yarn instead of embroidery thread. Designer and author of Modern Folk Embroidery, Nancy Nicholson has created a collection of stunning designs based on traditional crewel work, and adapted them for a modern audience using everyday yarn.

Crewel embroidery is traditionally done using 2ply wool and stitched onto linen. Nancy shows how to get beautiful results using different types of yarn and fabric, including upholstery fabrics, woollens and tweeds to create a collection of stunning quick-to-stitch projects.

Choose from home decor items such as cushions, bags, wall hangings and table runners, as well as ideas for embellishing clothing. Nancy shows readers how to do all the key embroidery stitches with a stitch library featuring easy-to-follow diagrams of all the basic crewel embroidery stitches in detail.

Crewelwork Inspirations - 8 of the World's Most Beautiful Crewelwork Projects, to Delight and Inspire (Paperback):... Crewelwork Inspirations - 8 of the World's Most Beautiful Crewelwork Projects, to Delight and Inspire (Paperback)
Inspirations Studios 1
R355 R328 Discovery Miles 3 280 Save R27 (8%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Crewelwork embroidery traditionally features bold striking designs, rich vivid colours and thick textured woollen thread, and these designs are certainly no different. Crewel Inspirations highlights the very best crewelwork has to offer in both design and technique. Featuring talented embroidery designers Hazel Blomkamp, Di Kirchner, Phillipa Turnbull, Margaret Light and Susan Casson, this special collection, including cushions, a footstool, a mandala, a framed picture and a jewellery roll, have been curated into one publication. With 8 stunning crewelwork projects to make, there are clear step-by-step instructions, pullout patterns, a stitch guide and all the information you need to create them. Discover the origins, stitches, techniques and designs that are uniquely crewelwork, and learn how to make your own beautiful works of art.

Wild Textiles - Grown, Foraged, Found (Hardcover): Alice Fox Wild Textiles - Grown, Foraged, Found (Hardcover)
Alice Fox
R778 R673 Discovery Miles 6 730 Save R105 (13%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

A guide to harnessing the world of nature to create sustainable textile art. Textile artist Alice Fox shows how to work with found, foraged, gathered and grown materials to create fabulous textile pieces that are inspired by, and made from, nature. She encourages crafters to be open minded and experimental, using local (and sometimes) unconventional materials, working with the seasons and learning what materials are available at different times of year to ground artists in natural cycles and integrate creative activity with a strong sense of place and character. Alongside advice on growing your own plants (such as flax or nettles) for creative work, the book is packed with practical ideas for foraging - from weeds, dandelions and other plants useful for making cordage, or leaves that can be stitched, quilted and shaped into vessels, to grass, wool, plastics and mud that can be gathered and delightfully repurposed by the textile artist. Other ideas for found materials include stones, shells and wood that can be wrapped or woven into, as well as a multitude of urban treasures that find a new life in creative hands. Alongside advice on growing your own plants (such as flax or nettles) for creative work, the book is packed with practical ideas for foraging - from weeds, dandelions and other plants useful for making cordage, or leaves that can be stitched, quilted and shaped into vessels, to grass, wool, plastics and mud that can be gathered and delightfully repurposed by the textile artist. Other ideas for found materials include stones, shells and wood that can be wrapped or woven into, as well as a multitude of urban treasures that find a new life in creative hands.

Empowered Embroidery, Volume 3 - Transform sketches into embroidery patterns and stitch strong, iconic women from the past and... Empowered Embroidery, Volume 3 - Transform sketches into embroidery patterns and stitch strong, iconic women from the past and present (Paperback)
Amy L. Frazer
R441 R402 Discovery Miles 4 020 Save R39 (9%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days
A Little Something - Cute-as-Can Be Patterns for Wool Stitchery (Paperback): Roseann Meehan Kermes A Little Something - Cute-as-Can Be Patterns for Wool Stitchery (Paperback)
Roseann Meehan Kermes
R548 Discovery Miles 5 480 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Stitch a colourful array of cozy wool creations that will brighten any room in your home. Choose from a mix of cheerful little projects, including coasters, wall hangings, sewing accessories, bags, and more. Create stunning effects with easy hand stitching, simple applique, and artful wool layering Achieve an effortlessly embellished look with simple techniques that even beginners can master quickly Detailed how-to photos and clear instructions are included

How to Embroider Almost Everything - A Sourcebook of 500+ Modern Motifs + Easy Stitch Tutorials - Learn to Draw with Thread!... How to Embroider Almost Everything - A Sourcebook of 500+ Modern Motifs + Easy Stitch Tutorials - Learn to Draw with Thread! (Paperback)
Wendi Gratz 1
R459 Discovery Miles 4 590 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

How to Embroider Almost Everything is an inspiring, fun, and sophisticated collection of 500+ stitch motifs from embroidery designer Wendi Gratz that offers a fresh new take on embroidery. Get a detailed checklist of everything you'll need to embark on your stitch journey: threads, needles, fabric, and more. Find step-by-step tutorials for essential stitches and other techniques for creating the motifs, plus answers to common questions and invaluable tips and tricks. Explore an amazing 500+ modern motifs for almost everything, including people and pets, trees and flowers, everyday objects, food, home, and more. Either re-create the motifs exactly as shown using the accompanying templates and stitch guides, or give them your own creative spin by changing details and colors to suit your own style. How to Embroider Almost Everything helps you take your first steps to embroidering to your heart's content and creating beautiful drawings with needle and thread! Each book in the Almost Everything series offers readers a fun, comprehensive, and charmingly illustrated visual directory of ideas to inspire skill building in their creative endeavors.

Embroidery (Victoria and Albert Museum) - A Maker's Guide (Paperback): Embroidery (Victoria and Albert Museum) - A Maker's Guide (Paperback)
R544 Discovery Miles 5 440 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Embroidery: A Maker's Guide contains 15 beautiful step-by-step projects for crafters at all levels. Each one takes its cue from a different historical tradition - from English goldwork to Indian beetle-wing embellishment, from Japanese kogin to Irish whitework. Projects include a bargello purse; blackwork moth and dragonfly motifs on napkins; a William Morris artichoke motif on a small cushion; Chinese-inspired motifs for adorning a denim jacket; Mountmellick whitework on a decorative necklace-collar; Indian shisha mirrorwork on a clutch bag; and machine-embroidered lilies on lingerie. Designed by teachers and practitioners at the leading edge of today's craft revival, the projects are both functional and fashionable, and include tips on how to take next steps towards developing your own designs. This modern maker's guide will inspire all readers with the confidence to express their creativity through the age-old craft of decorative stitching.

Felt Animal Families - Fabulous Little Felt Animals to Sew, with Clothes & Accessories (Paperback): Corinne Lapierre Felt Animal Families - Fabulous Little Felt Animals to Sew, with Clothes & Accessories (Paperback)
Corinne Lapierre 1
R320 R295 Discovery Miles 2 950 Save R25 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Popular author Corinne Lapierre brings us another delightful book of beautiful felt creatures. Fabulous Felt Animals includes families of deer, raccoons, foxes, rabbits, bears and mice, all brought to life with cute outfits and fun accessories. The animals are made using ready-made craft felt that is easy to work with and soft to the touch, and are hand-sewn using simple stitches. Clear step-by-step instructions are provided for every project, accompanied by gorgeous photographs and Corinne's delightful illustrations, and there are same-size templates at the back of the book for all the animals, clothes and accessories.

Just Stitch (Paperback): Lesley Turpin-Delport, Nikki Delport Wepener Just Stitch (Paperback)
Lesley Turpin-Delport, Nikki Delport Wepener 1
R415 R383 Discovery Miles 3 830 Save R32 (8%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Stitch exquisite embroidery projects with original fauna and flora designs in a variety of threads to create a 3D effect. The book is filled with novel concepts in mixed-media embroidery and offers many interpretations and techniques, with striking examples of textured finishes. Lavishly illustrated with beautiful, commissioned photographs, it offers 12 colour themes to help embroiderers understand and play colour, along with inspiring projects to encourage them to produce their own creative work. Also included are an extensive stitch glossary and templates for the designs. Previously published as Embroidered Flora & Fauna.

First Time Embroidery and Cross-Stitch, Volume 10 - The Absolute Beginner's Guide - Learn By Doing * Step-by-Step Basics +... First Time Embroidery and Cross-Stitch, Volume 10 - The Absolute Beginner's Guide - Learn By Doing * Step-by-Step Basics + Projects (Paperback)
Linda Wyszynski
R399 Discovery Miles 3 990 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Learning how to embroider and cross stitch has never been simpler! Like having a personal instructor at your side, this beginner's guide teaches everything you need to know about a variety of hand stitching techniques. This beginner's guide, by embroidery professional Linda Wyszynski, uses easy-to-follow, photo-illustrated instruction to teach you the basics of classic embroidery, crewel, and cross-stitch techniques. In no time, you can use these methods to create beautiful, personalized designs. After a review of equipment and supplies, fabrics, threads, patterns, and stitching basics, jump right in with these step-by-step projects: Creative embroidery - Embroidered Jacket Collar and Embellished Pillow Case Crewel - Paisleys and Pearls Pillow and Touch of Gold Fedora Hat Cross-Stitch - Violet Blossoms Candle Band and Springtime Journal There's a first time for everything. Enjoy the journey and achieve success with First Time Embroidery and Cross-Stitch. Each book in the First Time series distills how-to guidance and advice from an expert on a specific topic into targeted step-by-step instruction geared toward the absolute beginner.

Encyclopaedia of Embroidery Stitches, Including Crewel (Paperback): Marion Nichols Encyclopaedia of Embroidery Stitches, Including Crewel (Paperback)
Marion Nichols
R649 R592 Discovery Miles 5 920 Save R57 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Precise explanations and instructions, clearly illustrated, on how to work chain, back, cross, knotted, woven stitches and many more-178 in all, including Cable Outline, Whipped Satin, Lazy Daisy, and Eyelet Buttonhole. Each stitch illustrated front and back.

Folk Embroidered Felt Birds - 20 Modern Folk Art Designs to Make & Embellish (Paperback): Corinne Lapierre Folk Embroidered Felt Birds - 20 Modern Folk Art Designs to Make & Embellish (Paperback)
Corinne Lapierre 1
R290 R268 Discovery Miles 2 680 Save R22 (8%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Popular author Corinne Lapierre creates a charming range of 20 exquisite folk embroidered felt birds, including a swan, a hen, a goose, a partridge, an owl, a dove, a peacock and a flamingo. Beautifully made in lovely, soft colours, the birds are filled with toy stuffing and embellished with folk-style surface embroidery in different-coloured threads. The stitches include chain, feather, fly running, blanket, French knots and satin stitch. There are also bead and sequin embellishments on some birds. The book includes pretty hand-drawn step-by-step illustrations and there are same-size templates at the back of the book for all the designs. The birds all have optional ribbon hangers for display.

Sashiko Stencils #2 - Crests, Borders & Classic Motifs; 9 Embroidery Designs 3'' x 5'', Accurate Stitches &... Sashiko Stencils #2 - Crests, Borders & Classic Motifs; 9 Embroidery Designs 3'' x 5'', Accurate Stitches & Spacing Every Time
Sylvia Pippen
R567 Discovery Miles 5 670 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Begin your sashiko embroidery with ease using these traditional Japanese design stencils. Includes three 5" x 9" durable plastic stencils and instruction booklet.

Picture Perfect - Small Stitcheries and Embroidered Niceties (Paperback): Kathy Schmitz Picture Perfect - Small Stitcheries and Embroidered Niceties (Paperback)
Kathy Schmitz
R631 R569 Discovery Miles 5 690 Save R62 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Starting and completing these sweet little framed stitcheries is a breeze! With 16 charming projects that all measure 2 1/2" x 4 1/2", it's easy to mix and match their uses. Display finished embroideries: * Framed with beautiful watercolor mats (mats included!) * On sachets and note cards * As bowl fillers or on pillows The choice is yours! Instructions for creating each type of pretty project are included. Themes include redwork houses, bluework birds, garden decor, and more, all shown in alternate colorways so you can choose your favorite look. Also included are a trio of decorative mats (three of each) featuring Kathy's original watercolor designs. Everything you need is inside! Cut out or photocopy the mats to use behind your framed embroidery pieces. Together, they'll be picture perfect.

All for Fall - Whimsical Wool Projects and Warm Quilts (Paperback): Bonnie Sullivan All for Fall - Whimsical Wool Projects and Warm Quilts (Paperback)
Bonnie Sullivan
R723 R679 Discovery Miles 6 790 Save R44 (6%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Welcome the autumn season with warm-and-woolly wonders from the best-selling author of A Change of Seasons. Start with classic patchwork projects in harvest hues, including lap quilts, pillows, and runners. Then delight in playful nods to the lighter side of the season--grinning cats, squirrels, jack-o'-lanterns, and more will inspire smiles all season long. Made with a mix of crisp cottons, warm wools, and Bonnie Sullivan's Woolies flannels, these pieced and appliqued projects will make friends and family fall . . . for fall! Full-sized patterns included.

Love to Sew - 60 Stunning Accessories to Make for You and Your Home (Paperback): Various Love to Sew - 60 Stunning Accessories to Make for You and Your Home (Paperback)
Various
R295 R241 Discovery Miles 2 410 Save R54 (18%) Ships in 5 - 7 working days

Packed with 60 gorgeous projects selected from the best-selling Love to Sew series, this bumper book will give you all the inspiration you need to get creative, bust that stash and make wonderful items for your home or for friends and family. Authored by best-selling, sewing superstars such as Debbie Shore, Alistair Macdonald and Debbie von Grabler-Crozier to name a few, Love to Sew offers all the expert guidance you'll need to make useful and unique items for your home or loved ones. Choose from practical items such as coasters, a wall tidy, a door stop and a tablet case, to beautiful, decorative pillows, cosy, warm quilts and practical, stylish bags. Each project is clearly explained step by step, with supporting photographs and illustrations. The book contains all the templates needed, along with a handy techniques section at the start to make sure you have all the information you need to get going.

Arne & Carlos' Favorite Designs - Greatest Hits and New Inspirations (Hardcover): Carlos Zachrison, Arne Nerjordet, Arne... Arne & Carlos' Favorite Designs - Greatest Hits and New Inspirations (Hardcover)
Carlos Zachrison, Arne Nerjordet, Arne &. Carlos
R869 R785 Discovery Miles 7 850 Save R84 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Cat Lady Embroidery - 380 Ways to Stitch a Cat (Paperback): Applemints Cat Lady Embroidery - 380 Ways to Stitch a Cat (Paperback)
Applemints
R410 R344 Discovery Miles 3 440 Save R66 (16%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Embroidery on Knitting - Inspirational Modern Designs for Stitching onto Knitted Garments (Paperback): Britt Marie... Embroidery on Knitting - Inspirational Modern Designs for Stitching onto Knitted Garments (Paperback)
Britt Marie Christoffersson 1
R368 Discovery Miles 3 680 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Prepare to be amazed by textile artist and pattern designer Britt-Marie Christoffersson's fantastic work and learn how to use embroidery to give knitted garments a new lease of life. Using just 18 simple stitches such as running stitch, couching, blanket stitch and rya knots, Britt-Marie creates over 250 patterns that will inspire you to even more creativity. Embroidery on knitwork can involve knitting a new piece to be embroidered, but it can also be interesting to revamp existing clothing. Even commercially produced sweaters, hats and mittens can be embellished with a needle and yarn. If you wish to embroider knitted garments you can cover the whole item with stitches, or let a few strategically placed details work as a decoration. If there is a hole in the garment you can cover it with embroidery. Using the explanatory drawings in the book, you can renew and alter exactly as you wish. Any knitted item can be enhanced, and if you tire of the embroidery you can simply unstitch it! 260 beautiful stitched items are shown, all displaying amazingly different effects that can be achieved on knitting with just a needle and a length of wool.

Floral Collection for Hand Embroidery: An Embroide rers Garden (Paperback, None ed.): M. Diaz Floral Collection for Hand Embroidery: An Embroide rers Garden (Paperback, None ed.)
M. Diaz
R469 R354 Discovery Miles 3 540 Save R115 (25%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Maria Diaz, renowned for her cross-stitch design, shares her original love of hand embroidery in this beautiful embroidery sourcebook that offers great versatility both for experienced hands or those new to the craft. From fun motifs to pretty florals in a variety of sizes, the designs can be used to adorn anything from table cloths, towels, and cushions, to clothing. Each inspiring pattern has a color key and stitch suggestion indicated; beginners can simply backstitch the outline of the pattern to gain confidence, while experienced crafters can test their imagination by filling the shapes with any number of stitches in their repertoire. All embroidery techniques used in this book are clearly explained, and drawings that show the type of the embroidery for each part of the pattern makes the book easy to follow.

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