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400 Floral Motifs for Designers, Needleworkers and Craftspeople

July 30, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

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

July 23, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

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

May 15, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

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

May 8, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

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.

Inside, you’ll find

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Book Review – Floral Embroidery

May 1, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

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.

Floral … Read More ...

Needlework – 10 Lace Tatting Books

April 24, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

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.

We created a roundup of … Read More ...

Book Review – A-Z of Embroidery Stitches

April 10, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

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

April 2, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

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

March 13, 2020 by Shellie Wilson 2 Comments

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

February 28, 2020 by Shellie Wilson 1 Comment

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 ...

Book Review – Embroidery Pocket Guide (Revised)

February 14, 2020 by Shellie Wilson 1 Comment

Embroidery Pocket Guide (Leisure Arts #56019) is the handiest reference guide for embroiders ever — a laminated pocket-size encyclopedia of the most popular stitches and much more. Approximately 8.5 inches tall by 4.625 inches wide, the guide folds out accordion-style … Read More ...

Book Review – Better Home And Gardens Embroidery

January 31, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Embroidery features 35 embroidery and needlecraft projects covering basic embroidery, crewel, cross-stitch, ribbon embroidery, sashiko, and redwork.

Full-size patterns are offered for all projects, complete with full-color photography, diagrams, concise instructions, and schematic illustrations to ease completion.

A back … Read More ...

Ebook – A Year of Plastic Canvas Door Hangers

January 20, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Special designs to highlight holidays and every day! Joan E. Ray presents 12 designs — one for each month: January redbird; February silhouette; March flower basket; April Easter Bunny; May bluebird; June rose; July flag; August sailboat; September flowers; October … Read More ...

Book Review – Free Spirit Stitching – 8 Vibrant and Colorful Stitching Adventures

January 17, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

If you’re into cross stitch and embroidery – the art of needlework in general – then Free Spirit Stitching is for you! Inspired by an informal Bohemian-style look, designer and free spirit Debra Valencia will take you on a retro … Read More ...

Book Review – 99 Cross-Stitch Luvable Pets

January 3, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

From loveable cats to friendly fish, pets are unique and special to those who love them. Now, you can
stitch and display your favorites on shirts, bags, pillows, hand towels, wall hangings, and more.
Leaflet includes 99 designs featuring all … Read More ...

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