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Abstract: Exquisitely detailed and worked in silk floss thread with tiny size 12 needles, Victoria Matthewson's embroideries are a masterclass in thread painting, and shine with vibrant color and life. Starting with key stitches and techniques, this inspiring and practical book contains 9 step-by-step embroidery projects. Choose from 9 key plant and pollinator combinations including the dogrose and greenbottle fly, ox-eye daisy and hoverfly, and fennel and seven-spot ladybird. Many people think of bees as being the only pollinators but, in fact, a wide variety of insects help with the pollination of plants, including butterflies, moths, wasps and beetles - all of which make wonderful subjects for embroidery. Each stunning project also contains fascinating entomological insights about each pollinator and its plant, verified by the experts at Buglife charity. The book will suit people with some previous embroidery knowledge, or ambitious beginners

Abstract: As embroidery continues to grow as a contemporary craft of choice, discover the beauty of botanical embroidery with this collection of 30 exquisite motifs and projects inspired by flowers, fruit, foliage and other natural forms. Stitch your way through an assortment of elegant designs organized by colour, from pinks and subtle yellows to lush greens and moody blues. Learn how to use specific embroidery stitches to replicate the textures and shapes of flowers, leaves and stems

Abstract: Featuring 25 embroidery motifs and sewing projects that highlight the animal kingdom with designs for foxes, cats, owls, zebras, wild wolves, cheetahs, giraffes, cute bears, cats, dogs, monkeys, pigs and more. The motifs can be incorporated into any of the sewing projects included, such as bags, pillows, bookmarks, and sachets

Abstract: Louisa Frances Pesel fu una tra le più grandi studiose e divulgatrici del ricamo inglese. Nata in piena epoca Vittoriana, attraversò la storia britannica fra due guerre mondiali, viaggiando in tutta Europa, gran parte dell'Asia e dell'Africa coloniale. Si dedicò allo studio dei ricami antichi, in particolar modo del Seicento e la sua passione le portò fama e incarichi prestigiosi. Ancora oggi, i suoi cuscini ornano le panche della Cattedrale di Winchester. La Mistress of Broderers, come fu nominata a fine del grandioso lavoro compiuto, ha ispirato con la sua figura avventurosa e creativa il best seller di Tracy Chevalier La ricamatrice di Winchester. In questo volume sono raccolti e spiegati i suoi Quaderni, gli appunti manuali, poi diffusi a stampa tra il grande pubblico, che raccolgono i suoi insegnamenti sul ricamo su canovaccio, blackwork, punto croce, punto antico e lavori sfilati.

Abstract: Walks through a variety of stitches, how to embroider individual flowers from them and how to incorporate these into an original garden motif. There are six elaborate and practical projects to stitch: needlecase, scissorkeeper, pincushion, thimblepip, glasses case, thread storer, and these make great keepsakes as well as gifts. The book also features a full-size pattern insert for making a vintage bag in which to keep the individual projects.

Abstract: Combine cotton and wool thread to create embroidery motifs and projects that are beautiful, contemporary and great for beginners! Through her unique combination of wool and cotton thread, designer Yumiko Higuchi reinvents traditional embroidery for modern makers.