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Free E-book – Encyclopedia of Needlework
This needlework book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Free purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.
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Giveaway – Butterfly Stitches
Butterfly Stitches
Hand Embroidery & Wool Appliqué Designs
Thanks to C&T Publishing we have 2 copies of this book to giveaway to our lucky Craftgossip.com readers.
Beautify with butterflies! Appliqué and embroidery designs for nature lovers
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Book Review – Blackwork
Blackwork, or black-on-white embroidery, has long been a popular craft among needleworkers. Often referred to as “Spanish work” because of its association with Catherine of Aragon and its possible connection with Moorish Spain, blackwork has also been well-documented in portraits … Read More ...
400 Floral Motifs for Designers, Needleworkers and Craftspeople
Grace your next needlework, craft, or graphic art project with just the right floral motif from this versatile collection of 400 beautifully rendered copyright-free designs. Reproduced directly from a rare Victorian-era album of transfer patterns by William Briggs and Company … Read More ...
Cat in My Pocket Embroidery: Ten Purrfect Projects
Here’s a delightful book for cat fanciers, embroiderers, and anyone wanting to make a unique fashion statement. Hiroko Kubota kicked off a viral sensation with images of the unique embroidered cat shirts that she created for her son. Her online … Read More ...
Book Review – Modern Folk Embroidery: 30 Contemporary Projects for Folk Art Inspired Designs
This collection includes 20 embroidery designs with project ideas to show you how to use the designs to create beautiful and practical home decor items and accessories. The techniques for the stitches and project instructions are shown using Nancy’s stitch … Read More ...
Book Review – Modern Machine Embroidery: 11 Projects from Pickle Pie Designs with 25 Must-Have Embroidery Motifs
Go from plain to personalized with embroidery from Pickle Pie! If you are just getting started with your embroidery machine, this book offers the know-how you need to embroider like a pro and create endless embroidery style.
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Book Review – Floral Embroidery
Floral Embroidery reawakens the age-old practice of embroidery, giving to it a new and modern twist. In this book, you will find 10 embroidery patterns that weave together stunning colours, ancient stitches, and florals picked from your grandmother’s garden.
Needlework – 10 Lace Tatting Books
Tatting as we know it evolved from knotting techniques dating back thousands of years. The Pilgrims brought the craft to America and today this beautiful and delicate form of lacework is more popular than ever.
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Book Review – A-Z of Embroidery Stitches
This comprehensive guide to embroidery stitches contains all the embroiderer needs to know to work dozens of stitches, and includes full advice on everything from choosing materials, beginning and ending a thread and using hoops to working as a left-handed … Read More ...
Book review – The Big Book of Crazy Quilt Stitches eBook
Crazy Quilt artistry was at its peak in the 1880s – and the stitches used then can still be used today! In the Big Book of Crazy Quilt Stitches, designer Patricia Eaton features 75 embroidery stitches and floral motifs. This … Read More ...
Book Review -Patchwork Loves Embroidery: Hand Stitches, Pretty Projects
Quilters, crafters, and embroiderers of all skill levels will be thrilled with these whimsical patterns from Australian designer Gail Pan. Featuring full-sized hand-embroidery designs, Patchwork Loves Embroidery is for anyone who wants to enjoy the relaxing hobby of putting needle … Read More ...
Book Review – Modern Primitive Embroidery
t’s not just ’embroidery.’ It’s Primitive Embroidery. And it’s the greatest thing to happen to needle art in decades. With these fresh designs by Jennie Baer, the key to creating modern primitive art is truly in your hands! Follow the … Read More ...