Learn to make 20 button designs using fabric - as an embellishment to a garment or as a piece of jewellery or accessory. Gina Barrett uses techniques such as stitching, embroidery and beading, and provides shaped templates for those projects where the reader may need more assistance. The buttons are all worked at a small size, so will require limited materials and thread for a polished finish. There are no complex button-making techniques here; all the buttons can be created by the reader at home, following Gina's straightforward instructions and stitch diagrams.

Originating in the 17th century, stumpwork embroidery creates beautiful raised designs with satin backgrounds, padding, and motifs often embellished with beads. Designer and author Jane Nicholas details 19 projects containing 28 motifs of field flowers, pansies, wildlife, and other features applied to apparel and household decorations. Includes hundreds of illustrations and photos.

This sumptuous book by accomplished embroiderer Ayako Otsuka is full of incredibly delicate and beautiful whitework embroidery of all kinds. Whitework is simply embroidery worked in white thread on white fabric, and it is renowned for its calm beauty and simplicity. An ancient form of embroidery that was popular in the Middle Ages, Ayako has brought whitework completely up to date with her gorgeous examples. The projects include such items as a sampler, a tea cosy, a teddy bear cushion, a christening gown, a ring bearer's pillow and a table runner. Some items are more complex than others, and there is a comprehensive techniques section with detailed step-by-step instructions, clear photographs and diagrams to guide you. Featuring drawn thread work, Schwalm, Ajour and Hedebo embroidery among other techniques, there is a wealth of information here for the keen embroiderer and 30 very beautiful projects to choose from.

* Greeting cards are a popular project for cross-stitching enthusiasts* This creative guide bridges the gap between cardmaking and cross stitch, two perennially popular craftsFor crafters who like to create personalized greetings, and for cross stitchers who like to bring their art to cardmaking, comes Sue Cook's Cross Stitch Cards and Keepsakes, a collection of over 200 charted designs for a range of holidays and celebrations--from new babies and bon voyage parties, to age-specific birthdays, to the 4th of July and Thanksgiving. Readers will also learn how to add embellishments to their works--enhancing already beautiful quick-to-stitch cards or tags, or meaningful photo albums, ring pillows, or gift bags.

A stylish craft guide for adults, Makes for Mini Folk covers a range of makes for children from newborn babies to older children with a wide range of original projects from homeware to toys and clothing. Projects for mini minis (6 months and under) include a gorgeous mobile, practical bib and lovable toys, whilst later chapters cover instructions for a range of stylish clothes including an overall and romper. Practical and playtime projects range from a lunch bag to a hobby horse and even a pop-up shop for unforgettable play times. Super-sized projects such as giant cushions and a hopscotch picnic mat bring your handiwork into your home, whilst the teepee project extends the excitement to the garden. Lisa Stickley's signature style ensures that all of the projects are stylish, quirky and original and guarantee endless enjoyment for both children and adults.

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.

With Magical Cross Stitch, cross-stitchers will find over twenty-five truly magical projects destined to become favorite keepsakes. This guide: -Includes a range of gorgeous designs, from a Celtic fairy queen and Chinese dragons to beautiful mermaids and a majestic unicorn -Incorporates glittering metallic threads and gleaming beads into many of the patterns for a stunning effect -Shares a multitude of projects, including full-sized pictures, cushions, greetings cards, sachets and bags, and quick-to-stitch gifts and accessories -Features easy-to-follow color charts and complete step-by-step project instructions This guide presents truly unique and beautiful fantasy designs--one of the most popular subjects for cross-stitchers today.