A collection of 25 vintage-inspired floral designs to embroider, love and cherish. Wildflowers provide an endless source of inspiration, and this first book in Tilly Rose's new series draws on the beautiful outdoors as Tilly takes you on a journey of discovery to unveil the historic inspiration behind her creations, before putting her own modern spin on her truly unique designs. Discover 25 original embroidery designs, inspired by nature along with the fascinating vintage heritage that surrounds us all. The transfer designs are printed on iron-on paper, which can be cut out and used up to ten times, allowing you to create an array of beautiful designs over and over. Tilly Rose's 3rd book will no doubt inspire stitchers once again to use your own findings, experiences and special fabrics to stitch pieces that are memorable and meaningful to you.

Textile artists find inspiration all around them - from fleeting memories to treasured items, sketches, poems and photographs. But how do you collect and record these precious thoughts and ideas? Tilly Rose shows you how, by creating stunning fabric and paper journals filled with inspiration to spark your creativity. A lovingly created journal tells a story. It provides a fascinating glimpse into your world and is a beautiful object in its own right to be cherished by generations to come. There are eight beautiful designs to choose from, incorporating a range of exciting techniques that include layering and collage, hand embroidery, transferring your own designs to cloth, stamping, applique, embellishing, patchwork and free motion machine embroidery. All of the techniques are explained with clear instructions and step-by-step photographs, so even those who are just setting out on their creative journey will find inspiration and all the know-how they need to make their own gorgeous daydream journals.

Our homes are full of treasured items from the past. Hidden away from view but never thrown away, they are our links to the special people and events that tell our story. In this beautiful and inspiring book, Tilly Rose encourages you to seek out your precious stash of pre-loved items and transform them into beautiful and practical textile artworks that celebrate the lives of your loved ones and preserve your memories for generations to come. Tilly shows you how to make 15 gorgeous projects, including cloth journals, lavender hearts, framed collages, wall hangings and miniature quilts. All of the designs have a story to tell and are made using a plethora of vintage fabrics, threads, lace, ribbon, buttons, beads, photographs and other found items. If you don't have a collection of suitable materials at home, you can have fun sourcing them from online marketplaces, thrift/charity stores and flea markets, and try mixing them with modern fabrics and embellishments for a more contemporary look. The projects incorporate a range of exciting techniques, all explained through clear instructions and step-by-step photographs, including layering and collage, hand embroidery, transferring your own designs to cloth, stamping, applique, embellishing, patchwork, free motion embroidery and photo transfer. This book will take you on a truly inspirational journey, encouraging you to be creative, to source and re-use materials of special significance, and to incorporate them into textile artworks that become treasured keepsakes.

After coming home, the aftermath of war is brutal, as one lone warrior soon finds out. The banality of civilian life combined with the torturous reoccurring nightmares, drives him to seek refuge in the bottle. Being a hero doesn't wash the blood off his hands. Sleep provides little solace as the souls of his confirmed kills march their way through his dream time. War madness takes it's toll. The vision of burning bodies and the smell of gun powder leave indelible marks on the spirit of the man. The spirit of suicide dogs his every step as it whispers it's death song in his ear. Every warrior sacrifices his innocence to do and see things he'd rather forget. The love of family and the loyalty to his nation compel him to take a stand. Yet, often times, the consequences are long lasting. To ease his pain, the warrior seeks oblivion. Yet, the spirit called alcohol exacts a heavy price. In exchange for oblivion, the firewater spirit comes to collect it's due: Spirit for Spirit. Many lonesome warriors pay with their lives. Battle scarred, alone and hungry, this drunken warrior is saved from the jaws of death by a stranger. Together, they find healing through an ancient warrior ceremony and the Twelve Steps. This story is a fictional account of true happenings. It is a gift of healing and love for every wounded warrior. Blessings on your walk.