“Take your yarn for a walk,” says author Jenny Dowde, who teaches the freeform “scrumbling” technique. With scrumbling, needleworkers can work unbound by patterns and yet stil
In this stunning, color-illustrated collection of floral embroideries, the author of Redouté’s Finest Flowers in Embroidery introduces needleworkers to her unique long- and short-stitch &#
How does color affect embroidery? How can it bring needlework to life? Crafters will uncover the possibilities in this unique, in-depth exploration of color in embroidery. From color selection and ble
Inspired by medieval illuminated manuscripts and tapestries, these wonderful appliqués for quilts and cushions can be combined to create an array of kingly projects. The elegant choices include
Most crochet books have you follow a pattern, make so-many stitches of such-and-such a kind, and arrive at a predictable result. In freeform (also known as scrumbling), it’s anything goes: mix
“Trish Burr has painstakingly recreated blooms from the paintings of 19th-century botanical artist Pierre Joseph Redout? in exquisite embroidery. Using only the simplest stitches, she provides
Combining beautiful colored threads and cloths with stylish embellishments, these unique designs offer embroiderers at all levels a chance to create heirloom treasures. Techniques such as drawn threa
Now, two popular books on the much-loved craft of silk ribbon embroidery are together—with 20 wonderful things to make—in one sure-to-be-treasured new volume. It features instructions, te
This is not your grandmother’s knitting and crochet! For those ready to break away from the pattern books and create wearable pieces of fiber art, freeform is an exciting discovery. It’s
Diana Lampe is world renowned for her exquisite, real-life flower garden embroideries, and here, for the first time, are her two bestselling books in one beautiful collection. Embroiderers are invite
The intricate designs of a lost art come to life in this illuminating instructional guide. Beautiful and delicate Schwalm embroidery is a form of whitework that uses surface stitches, pulled fabric,
This companion volume to Punchneedle Embroidery presents more than 20 original projects to inspire all needleworkers. It’s filled with attractive ideas such as mounted-embroidery cards, handy c
Colorful floral shapes inspired by endangered plant species will attract countless new fans to quilling, the decorative art also known as paper filigree. This collection of unique projects includes e
“Nicholas...indulges her love of nature in this book devoted to needlework dragonflies formed from a variety of threads, beads, and delicate fabrics...projects for a ‘specimen box’
Hardanger embroidery, which originated centuries ago in Scandinavia, has a rich and fascinating tradition. Its eight-pointed star is a universal symbol found in embroidery as far away as India. Gathe
Explore the many varied ways of incorporating color and novelty into crochet! Noted needleworker Renate Kirkpatrick provides patterns for 64 multicolored squares, all meant to become part of an attrac
Designer Effie Mitrofanis has a playful and creative spiritand in Threadwork, she shows readers what can happen when you let your imagination go wild and think outside the usual sewn square. He
Examples of medieval stumpwork—the art of embroidering using raised, 3-D embellishments—can be found in museums and galleries throughout Europe. Considered among the most intricate and lo
Knotted lace is an ancient craft making a comeback today, and fans will welcome this new book by a popular author, widely known for her lacemaking techniques and international workshops. Follow
For the ancient Egyptians the beetle symbolized life, rebirth, and immortality, and for centuries, artisans have used the scarab motif to adorn everything from textiles and jewelry to the tombs of ki
