Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Susie Johns is an artist and designer who has written dozens of craft books, including Circus Embroidery, Knitted Woodland Creatures, How to Embroider, Fat Quarter: Bags & Purses and Fat Quarter: Vintage. Her patterns and designs appear regularly in consumer craft magazines in the UK, such as Let’s Knit, Sew and Let’s Get Crafting, and she has written numerous patterns for suppliers such as DMC. She has also demonstrated various crafts on television. She lives in London.
<p>This large format paperback edition of Flower Embroidery by Suzie Johns will hold a very special appeal to needlecrafters with an interest in embroidery as an art form, the creation of embroidered flowers and plants. Thoroughly 'user friendly' in organization and presentation, Flower Embroidery is especially and unreservedly recommended for personal, professional, and community library Needlecrafting collections.</p>
Mid-West Book Review
From delightful daffodils to cheerful cherry blossoms, this book introduces readers to a range of fundamental embroidery techniques and best practices through easy-to-follow instructions, tips and step-by-steps.
Each spread features beautifully photographed projects which vary from pillowcases, table cloths and cutlery wraps, to tea cosies, aprons and picnic cloths. Projects included in this book are suitable for both beginners and more experienced embroiderers.
Whether you're a seasoned needlework enthusiast or a budding embroidery artist, this book offers a bouquet of inspiration and step-by-step guidance to create stunning floral masterpieces.
Projects include: Lavender Sachets, Buttercups and Daises Cutlery Wrap, Summer Bouquet Cushion, Honeysuckle Apron, Poppy Picnic Cloth
Flower Embroidery is a delightful collection of 20 easy-to-follow embroidered projects and over 80 different floral motifs featuring flowers found in the garden and beyond.
Introduction 4
The meaning of flowers 6
Tools and Materials 8
Techniques 12
Stitches 16
Spring is in the air 22
Lily of the valley egg cosies 27
Primrose tray cloth 30
Kitchen garden 34
Marigold cake band 38
Nasturtium napkin 42
Bright and beautiful 44
Lily framed picture 48
Violets needle case 52
Cottage garden 56
Sweet William baby dress 60
Pansy hoop 64
Scents of summer 68
Honeysuckle apron 73
Bouquet cushion 76
Exotic blooms 80
Mexican blouse 86
Orchid drawstring bag 90
Sunny meadow 94
Poppy picnic cloth 97
Buttercups and daisies cutlery wrap 100
Herbaceous border 102
Lavender sachet 107
Aster towel border 110
Woodland walk 112
Bluebell bookmark 116
Blackberry book bag 120
Winter wonders 124
Snowdrops greetings card 128
Camelia napkin 132
Index 134
Acknowledgements 134
<p>This large format paperback edition of Flower Embroidery by Suzie Johns will hold a very special appeal to needlecrafters with an interest in embroidery as an art form, the creation of embroidered flowers and plants. Thoroughly 'user friendly' in organization and presentation, Flower Embroidery is especially and unreservedly recommended for personal, professional, and community library Needlecrafting collections.</p>
Mid-West Book Review
From delightful daffodils to cheerful cherry blossoms, this book introduces readers to a range of fundamental embroidery techniques and best practices through easy-to-follow instructions, tips and step-by-steps.
Each spread features beautifully photographed projects which vary from pillowcases, table cloths and cutlery wraps, to tea cosies, aprons and picnic cloths. Projects included in this book are suitable for both beginners and more experienced embroiderers.
Whether you're a seasoned needlework enthusiast or a budding embroidery artist, this book offers a bouquet of inspiration and step-by-step guidance to create stunning floral masterpieces.
Projects include: Lavender Sachets, Buttercups and Daises Cutlery Wrap, Summer Bouquet Cushion, Honeysuckle Apron, Poppy Picnic Cloth
Flower Embroidery is a delightful collection of 20 easy-to-follow embroidered projects and over 80 different floral motifs featuring flowers found in the garden and beyond.
Introduction 4
The meaning of flowers 6
Tools and Materials 8
Techniques 12
Stitches 16
Spring is in the air 22
Lily of the valley egg cosies 27
Primrose tray cloth 30
Kitchen garden 34
Marigold cake band 38
Nasturtium napkin 42
Bright and beautiful 44
Lily framed picture 48
Violets needle case 52
Cottage garden 56
Sweet William baby dress 60
Pansy hoop 64
Scents of summer 68
Honeysuckle apron 73
Bouquet cushion 76
Exotic blooms 80
Mexican blouse 86
Orchid drawstring bag 90
Sunny meadow 94
Poppy picnic cloth 97
Buttercups and daisies cutlery wrap 100
Herbaceous border 102
Lavender sachet 107
Aster towel border 110
Woodland walk 112
Bluebell bookmark 116
Blackberry book bag 120
Winter wonders 124
Snowdrops greetings card 128
Camelia napkin 132
Index 134
Acknowledgements 134
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Susie Johns is an artist and designer who has written dozens of craft books, including Circus Embroidery, Knitted Woodland Creatures, How to Embroider, Fat Quarter: Bags & Purses and Fat Quarter: Vintage. Her patterns and designs appear regularly in consumer craft magazines in the UK, such as Let’s Knit, Sew and Let’s Get Crafting, and she has written numerous patterns for suppliers such as DMC. She has also demonstrated various crafts on television. She lives in London.