Packed full of mystical cross stitch motifs, including 65 charts featuring wizards, fairies and dragons. Turn the cross stitch charts into magical gifts and keepsakes with over 40 simple project ideas including hanging charms, photo holders, cards and sachets. At the front of the book there is a project section containing six project chapters, and the second half contains the full colour design charts. It also includes a Stitching Techniques chapter which show you how to sew all the stitches featured in the charts. A fantastic collection of mystical themed cross stitch charts including fairies, wizards and dragons for projects full of magic and mystery!

Over 20 stylish projects featuring Mandy Shaw's unique motifs for births, birthdays, weddings, Christmas and other celebrations. Features bunting and pennant designs that can be adapted to suit any occasion. Perfect for all abilities, with clear step-by-step instructions and stitch diagrams for both right and left handers.

Stitch something extra-special for a special someone in your life with this fantastic selection of cross stitch patterns for friends & family, from some of the world's leading cross stitch designers. This booklet features 17 unique and timeless designs all on the theme of love and friendship, in a range of styles, with clear, full-colour cross stitch charts and easy-to-follow sewing instructions for each project. Each design features a saying or sentiment that is ideal to stitch for a loved-one. From celebrating friendship to sending loving wishes, there are cross stitch projects included in the form of sampler designs, stitched pillows, cross stitch cards and a photo album cover - all perfect for giving.

Bring a little timeless wisdom into your home with this fantastic selection of cross stitch patterns with special messages for every occasion, from some of the world's leading cross stitch designers. This booklet features 12 inspirational designs across a range of styles, including Clarice Cliff, Native American, Celtic and Oriental inspired designs, with clear, full-colour cross stitch charts and easy-to-follow sewing instructions for each project. Projects include large and small cross stitch samplers, wall hangings and greetings cards in a cross stitch collection that is sure to inspire you to get stitching today!

A fantastic selection of cross stitch patterns for that are ideal to stitch for gifts, from some of the world's leading cross stitch designers. This booklet features 25 unique and wonderful Christmas cross stitch designs across a range of styles, with clear, full-colour cross stitch charts and easy-to-follow sewing instructions for each project. Choose from cross stitch gifts for children and babies, to hand stitched Christmas tree decorations that will be treasured forever, and many more charming handmade gifts in this charming collection of quick cross stitch projects.

Welcome Baby is a book of irresistible patterns to help you celebrate your very special new arrival. The book is packed with exciting new projects in a variety of sizes which can be used individually to make charming gifts and cards, or combined to make delightful samplers, pictures, and cushions. The challenge will be deciding which design to work on first.

Stitch your way to a better day! The 30 cross-stitch designs in Gail Bussi's signature chalk art, hand-lettering style, are easy enough for beginners and will encourage mindful, relaxing stitching.

The patterns are divided into the sections Inspire, Create, and Connect, and will give you positive thoughts for many occasions. Finished pieces are perfect for sharing your hopes and wishes for others, or to keep to remind yourself of your personal aspirations. As you stitch the meaningful sayings, let the words as well as the simple movements inspire you.

Ready to stitch your own favourite mantra? Use the provided alphabets to design your own pieces. Finish your designs as small pillows, hangings, framed wall art, book covers, or however you envision.

Each project includes chart, finished photo, materials list, and full instructions.

Thorough guide to elegant form of contemporary embroidery, with illustrated instructions and patterns for 20 stitches, plus 188 embroidery patterns keyed to those stitches. Magnificent florals, repeats and borders, two complete sets of alphabets and more.

This work features a collection of 30 original cross stitch designs capturing all aspects of a woman's life, from the demands of work and the joys of leisure to family commitments and the importance of friends. In this work, touching and humorous designs will inspire all female cross stitchers, whether they are battling to keep off the pounds or hold back the years, or just discovering that life's stitch. It features beautifully detailed designs with classic appeal, including the floral delights of a Victorian Ladies Garden and the flowing grace of Sea and Woodland goddesses. It includes projects ranging in size from small cards and keepsake gifts, to larger pictures and cushions. With full colour charts and easy-to-follow instructions, stitchers of all abilities can celebrate a woman's world

Gorgeous embroidery brightens up any Christmas scene! Decorate your home with original needlework designs-colorful stockings, embroidered tree centerpieces, and playful ornaments are sure to please. Wine presented in a hand-stitched bag makes a thoughtful gift, and felt peppermint candies draw the eye with holiday flair. 24 unique Christmas embroidery patterns with step-by-step instructions. Complete stitch guide for all of the stitches used in the book, making the projects accessible even for beginners. Projects include stockings, nativity figures, tree centerpieces, napkin ring, candle mat, ornaments, "Noel" banner, Christmas star, "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" sampler, and more. All of the basic information you need to get started with embroidery, including fabric choices, needles, threads, and finishing.

In Lesley Teares Fantasy Cross Stitch, readers will enter a world filled with intoxicating sorceresses, fairytale dragons, mythical unicorns and beautiful butterfly fairies, all intricately recreated in cross stitch. Lesleys versatile designs can be transformed into a range of projects including framed pictures, cards, cushions, notebook covers and more. Her clear instructions and full-color charts along with striking photographs create vivid images guaranteed to transport cross stitch artists into a fabulous world of fantasy.

Designed for the beginning to intermediate embroiderer, this workshop-in-a-book presents the basic concepts of this gentle art, and puts them to immediate use in creating a lidded box, striking evening bag, garden-themed journal cover, and more. Learn to select fabrics and transfer patterns, and the best ways to use common stitches. Save hours of frustration with the help of a complete section on project problem-solving. Increasing or decreasing scale is covered, as is color and perspective, and there are great tips for deciding when to use a jump stitch or a camouflage stitch, and ideas for embellishing other crafts with silk ribbon. Additional information is provided for selecting background treatments and fabrics that can add interest to any project.

Ancient European tradition lives on in goldwork, an art form encompassing embroidery with all types of metal threads, not only gold. Once reserved for royalty and other aristocrats, goldwork is now available to all through this fully illustrated guide. Part historical reference, part project plan book, and fully stuffed with pattern templates, it is an authoritative sourcebook on the history, materials, and techniques of goldwork embroidery. There are 15 projects for readers to complete, such as the Ornamental Fan, Portrait of a Woman, a lush Cornucopia, and an arresting Byzantine Angel. Color photographs show examples of medieval designs, and provide visual guideposts through each new project, while a section on metal thread manufacturing delivers a rich historical perspective.

Discover the beautiful Japanese pattern darning technique kogin and how it can be used to create stunning stitched and quilted projects. Kogin is a variation of the popular Japanese embroidery technique sashiko and is rapidly becoming as popular as its 'big sister'.

Japanese embroidery expert, Susan Briscoe, has compiled a collection of over 60 pattern charts - kogin is a counted embroidery technique - and 12 accompanying projects to create The Ultimate Kogin Collection, following on from her previous title The Ultimate Sashiko Sourcebook.

The projects range from small and very accessible items such as simple greetings cards and coasters to larger projects including wall hangings and table runners.

In this beautiful book, Tatiana Popova shows the reader how to create stunning crewelwork embroideries inspired by traditional fairy tales, including The Wizard of Oz, Karolcia, the Wild Swans and Cinderella. This magical collection takes as its central theme a magnificent embroidery depicting the 'Tree of Happiness'. Each part of the embroidery is then explored in detail through stitch diagrams, explanations of the threads used, and alternative ways of working. There are seven wonderful designs in total, each dedicated to one of Tatiana's favourite fairy tales, and all illustrated with gorgeous photographs and informative diagrams. Over 90 stitches are described in the book, all worked using stranded cotton and cotton pearl thread rather than traditional crewel wool, which gives the embroideries a fresh, modern appeal. Whether you are new to embroidery or an experienced embroiderer looking for inspiration and expert guidance, Tatiana's beautiful book is one you will turn to again and again.

Inspiration and practical tips on incorporating the everyday into textile art.In Embroidering the Everyday, acclaimed textile artist Cas Holmes explores the 'everyday' and the 'domestic', generating a wealth of inspiration and raw material to create textile work that resonates with time and place.Cas invites us to re-examine the world and use the limitations sometimes imposed by geographic area or individual circumstances as a rich resource to develop ideas for mixed media textiles in a more thoughtful way. With techniques and projects throughout, the book explores: *How to be more resourceful with what we have to hand, including working with vintage scraps, homemade dyes and papers, and even teabags and biscuits. *Rediscovering family history and how photographs and objects can provide inspiration, including Cas's own exploration of her Romani heritage. *Drawing inspiration from our local landscape and how it changes through the seasons. *How to transform materials with mark-making, printing, image transfer, collage and stitch.Packed with inspirational work from the author, and other leading practitioners who place the everyday at the heart of their work, this treasure trove of ideas, techniques and practical projects is an essential guide for our times.

Hawaiian quilts, which date back to the 19th century, are not only objects of practical necessity, but a form of artistic expression. This book offers detailed instructions and 20 full-size quilting blocks -- each 18 inches square -- for creating exotic floral motifs including orchid, water lily, hibiscus, and other exotic island vegetation.

Thread Folk: A Modern Makers Book of Embroidery Projects and Artist Collaborations is a modern refresh of an age-old craft. Author Libby Moore teaches basic stitches and how to choose materials, and shares original patterns with easy-to-remove perforated pages. Thread Folk also features Artist Collaborations, a series of projects based on the curated artwork of several distinctive, talented artists, including clothing designer Audrey Smit, and illustrators Alli Koch and Lauren Merrick.

In this title, the beauty of embroidery is celebrated in inspirational designs and practical projects. It features over 20 beautiful and original ideas illustrated with over 250 step-by-step photographs. There are comprehensive details with expert technical instruction at every stage. It features a gallery of pieces by contemporary artists. It outlines all the materials, equipment and basic techniques you will need to get started. It provides templates; just enlarge to the finished size. It offers clear instructions for superb projects, such as Seashore Slippers, Horse Brooch, Kimono and a Starry Camisole. The versatility of machine embroidery has enabled designers to update and develop a traditional craft with innovative and truly original results, yet even experienced needle workers can be daunted by using the sewing machine in an unconventional way. This volume explores the technique, with stunning examples to create in both traditional and modern styles. It provides comprehensive instruction for newcomers to the craft, and will inspire the more experienced to experiment with the medium. The book contains 25 pieces that represent a complete course in machine embroidery. Free stitch, applique, cut work, shadow work and open work are all clearly explained, enabling readers to create beautiful and desirable item such as decorative adornments, clothing, bed linen and accessories, while at the same time learning new techniques. An inspirational gallery shows the enormously varied styles that can be achieved with this exciting medium.