Exquisitely detailed holiday wreath with 2 beautiful red cardinals perched upon it.

The pattern has black and white symbols and includes only full cross stitches.

Stitch Count: 272 x 293

Completed size on 14 count aida (or 28 count over-two) is 19.5 inches x 21 inches.

Includes instructions, project planning sheet and DMC floss shopping list.

Learn great background techniques that will energize your needlepoint. Part of the Predictable Results series of book from Art Needlepoint and needlepoint expert Janet M. Perry, you'll get the beautiful results from your stitching you've always wanted. Here you'll learn techniques such as using fabric, Blackwork or Bargello as a background, creating needlepoint damask patterns, and lots more. The ground-breaking books in this series give you the knowledge you need to get the results you want in your needlepoint.

WINNER OF THE ACIA (Australian Craft Industry Awards) CRAFT BOOK OF THE YEAR 2014. Learn the art of Punt 'e Nu, a style of knotted whitework embroidery from Teulada, Sardinia, with this step-by-step manual from whitework specialist, Yvette Stanton. This beautiful embroidery features stunning white on white texture and pattern with its geometric knotted patterns of traditional motifs. The stitching techniques are explained in Yvette's usual detailed step-by-step style, with clear diagrams to assist you. There are even separate instructions for left-handers! There are 11 projects, suitable for beginner through to advanced embroiderer, and there is something to delight everyone. Projects range from impressively large to exquisitely small and include a tablecloth, dress, cushion, table runner, biscornu, candle wrap, and hand towel, all featuring beautiful Punt 'e Nu style embroidery. Each project has detailed instructions for its completion. With Yvette Stanton's comprehensive instructions, you can learn this traditional style of Sardinian needlework today.

Marcia Brown-Smith has been serving the needle art industry since 1979 providing finishing services for retailers, private clients, students and designers throughout the United States and internationally. With an average of 500-700 canvas and linen needle art pieces completed each year, she has developed finishing techniques that easily offer professional results. Marcia has been special editor for major needlework publications and has been a teacher on the national level for a variety of mainstream needlework venues since 1991. She has lectured and exhibited for needlework seminars, museums and guilds nationwide and has run The Binding Stitch, a successful finishing business, for 35 years. She is now creating her own needle art designs and teaching them nationally while continuing to provide finishing services to private clients and students.

This title features 19 projects that are designed to appeal to both male and female stitchers, from UK author Sarah Fordham. It offers a cool and contemporary take on cross-stitching. This is a contemporary cross-stitch design and project book - a refreshing and modern take on the traditional craft of cross-stitching that will appeal to an audience that keeps up with current trends. The reader will be guided through the materials and tools of the trade before being taught the fundamental techniques of cross-stitching. The projects are divided into three sections: Simple, Trickier and Challenging. The projects are wide-ranging, from buttons, hair bobbles and brooches, to watch straps, coasters, tote bags, customized pumps and Peter Pan collars. Readers can experiment with working up miniature designs to large-scale canvases and rugs. Finally, there is a chapter on Thinking Outside the Box, with suggestions of alternative materials and ideas to explore.

250+ embroidery designs from popular designer Aneela Hoey are now available as iron-on transfers, to make applying and using her designs a breeze. Transfer and embroider stylish designs from her newest book, Stitch & Sew, as well as dozens of original new designs. From small to large, florals to geometrics, this book has it all!

Gary Clarke has mastered organza work with fabulous style and ease. This title features approximately 22 projects and additional designs for the reader to work. The subjects vary from fish, flowers, landscapes, nursery rhymes, fruit, lilies, birds, houses, Little Bow Peep and much more. Gary covers general organza instructions, framing, mounting, threads, fabric and needle stitches. The instructions for each design include watercolour paintings and line drawings. Each design has been worked in a different style, yet all could be worked in any one style, such as traditional satin stitch, couching, beading, cross stitch, stumpwork, applique and many more. Gary stresses the importance of mounting the works correctly, each design having been mounted differently.

With 200 Embroidered Flowers, modern hand embroidery expert, Kristen Gula of Gulush Threads, shows you how to create all different types of floral & plant motifs with a stitch library of only SEVEN common embroidery stitches! This colorful hand embroidery how-to book is the perfect introduction book for beginners and contains plenty of valuable tips & tricks to help anyone develop a deep love for modern floral hand embroidery! 200 Embroidered Flowers includes: Complete list of supplies needed to start your hand embroidery journey Seven (7) stitch tutorials including whipped back stitch & french knot Two (2) embroidery pattern transfer methods 200 different floral/foliage/plant embroidery patterns including tropical and desert plants, wildflowers, fruits and vegetables and more Ten (10) embroidery projects (to go further with what you learn with the book) including tutorials such as embroidered shirt collars, shoes, appliques, iron-on patches and more!

Learn the timeless charm of whitework embroidery, and see why it's one of the few types of needlework that has rarely gone out of style. These 15 gorgeous designs, each with a project to show it off, demonstrate how whitework uses white (or sometimes off-white) on a white or off-white background fabric. The designs come to life not through color, but through the visual texture and sculptural effects your stitches create. Learn four of the most popular types of traditional whitework embroidery--Schwalm embroidery, Ajour, Hedebo, and drawn threadwork. The projects here are easy to make, including table linens, pouches, wearables, and more, and are designed to fit perfectly with today's sense of beauty. Here's your opportunity to easily take up whitework embroidery. Includes a complete how-to stitch guide and full-size patterns.

Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: You are purchasing a print on demand edition of this book. This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best quality printers available. The printing quality of this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated. The information presented in this version is the same as the latest edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. If the pullout patterns are missing, please contact c&t publishing.

The research and embroidery involved in creating the designs for this book has been a joy for Jane Nicholas. She has revelled in the opportunity to indulge a passion of hers since childhood - combining jewel-like colours, gold metallic threads and glittering beads. Sixteen projects are presented in this book, varying both in size and complexity. Each has been inspired by an example of Islamic art - pottery, textiles, manuscripts or jewellery - from Turkey, Syria, Persia, Arabia or India.

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.

An inspirational, practical guide by textile artist Letitia Thompson, the world of Mrs Bertimus! In this exciting new book Letitia shows you how to create colourful, contemporary, animal-themed stitched textiles with a quirky mix of vintage and whimsical style. Letitia's subjects range from playful, dancing mice to crafty foxes, their personalities skillfully captured in stitch using free-motion machine embroidery and hand stitching. The progression from idea to stitch is developed in easy stages, providing a valuable insight into the author's creative process and the methods she uses to achieve her stunning textile artworks. Starting with a comprehensive materials and techniques section, the book includes three step-by-step projects, templates, and numerous finished pieces to spark your creativity, resulting in a unique source of ideas and inspiration for textile artists of all abilities.

Prepare to be bewitched by this original collection of fantasy-inspired designs from one of the cross stitch world's favourite designers, Joan Elliott. A wealth of imaginative designs, including wizards, witches, dragons and unicorns, are intricately brought to life with luxurious metallic threads and glittering beads. You can conjure up a variety of enchanting projects, ranging in size from small cards, gift bags and keepsakes to larger framed pictures, hangings and cushion covers. The easy-to-follow making up instructions, clear colour charts and stunning photographs help to achieve a magical result every time.

The elegant form, fragile iridescent wings, mystical bead-like eyes and shimmering colours of the dragonfly have fascinated needleworkers for centuries. Jane Nicholas takes a close look at the anatomy of dragonflies and damselflies and their representation in natural history. She combines those observations with designs form as far back as the sixteenth-century and from throughout the world and then uses a variety of materials and techniques to build works of mesmerising beauty. Jane shares new ways of using unusual materials to interpret and create your own dragonfly designs. The projects - including a remarkable collection of nine creatures in a 'specimen box' - not only set off the dragonflies exquisitely, but they exemplify Jane's impeccable eye for detail and composition. This stunning book - fascinating for anyone interested in textured embroidery is a pure delight to read.

A classic collection of eight idyllic rural scenes for cross switchers to enjoy from a selection of favorite designers. Each design encapsulates a moment of rustic tranquillity, from a charming cottage brimming with summer flowers, to a bluebell carpet blanketing a woodland scene.Choose from a selection of smaller designs, ideal for making decorative gifts and embellishments for the home, including drawstring bags, cards, coasters and pot lid designs.With clear color charts, photographs and easy-to-follow stitching instructions it's easy to pick up your needle and threads and escape into the peace and beauty of the countryside.

Eight popular cross stitch designers have come together to bring readers the Cross Stitchers Countdown to Christmas. A ready resource of festive cross stitch motifs, each of the 25 chapters provide an inspirational way to create charming cards, beautiful keepsakes and delightful items for the home. Designs range from the classic to the contemporary and many are ideal to stitch in an evening or a weekend - perfect for that busy time of year. With clear color charts, photographs and easy-to-follow stitching instructions, readers will be well on their way to stitching something special this Christmas.

Silk ribbon embroidery enthusiasts all over the world have been discovering the work of renowned Ukrainian embroiderer, Tatiana Popova. Here she teaches all the essential techniques and stitches you need, including traditional ribbonwork and thread embroidery, as well as new ways of working that she has developed herself to make silk ribbon embroidery easier. The second part of the book is devoted to 20 stunning projects inspired by the seasons, each accompanied by numerous step-by-step photos, diagrams and instructions. These include vibrant floral arrangements as well as romantic and whimsical designs such as hearts, owls and posies, and there are ideas for seasonal gifts such as an Easter wreath, a Wedding Day heart and a Christmas star. Ten of the designs feature full-size images to scan and print on your fabric before embroidering. Whether you are new to ribbon embroidery or an experienced embroiderer looking for inspiration and expert guidance, Tatiana's beautiful book is one you will turn to again and again.

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.

The embroideries in this beautifully illustrated work were inspired in particular by the decorative panels and borders in the illuminated Book of Hours created by Jean Bourdichon for Anne of Brittany, early in the sixteenth century. Jane has chosen eight flowers from myriad possibilities and interprepted them here in stumpwork embroidery. Five are worked as botanical specimens, their Latin names stitched below them. The other three, equally botanically correct, are presented as illuminated panels with richly coloured borders embellished with gold thread and beads. Each piece includes a 'surprise' in the form of an insect (or two), faithfully interpreted in fabric, wire, beads and thread. The requirements and instructions for each project are given in detail, along with a tracing patterns and explanatory diagrams.

No animals were harmed in the making of these magnificent trophies! With these delightful fabric animal head projects you can have all the impact of these magnificent beasts but without any fur flying. The 15 stunning projects include a ravishing rabbit, a magnificent moose, a pretty pig and an elegant elephant. Each project includes clear step-by-step instructions and stunning photography. The book includes an extensive techniques section telling you everything you need to know to embark on these wonderful projects.

Best-selling author Gail Pan's sweet and sentimental embroideries take on a delightful new twist! Small patchwork quilts include spaces to spotlight interchangeable embroidery panels, making it easy to replace one pretty piece for another to reflect the time of year. Four types of projects inspired by seasons, holidays, celebrations, and the comforts of home mean there's always a beautiful stitchery to display. In addition to small quilts and framed art, Gail includes seven embroidered banners for all kinds of occasions that will make even ordinary days special.Video

Superb illustrated guide to the art of making handmade lace by looping and knotting a single cotton thread. Author describes the evolution of basic tatting elements-rings and chains-and discusses how they can be regrouped in innumerable combinations to form traditional or original designs. For beginning and experienced tatters. Over 50 illustrations.