Books

Shabby Home - Beautiful Creations by Francesca Ogliari  - Language English, 112 pages, soft cover. Detailed explanations accompanied by drawings, diagrams and pictures will help you to easily make innumerable beautiful creations : ROSES, BUNNIES, GEESE, ANGELS and much more.
 

Shabby Home - The Joy of Christmas by Francesca Ogliari - Language English, 112 pages, soft cover. Patterns and detailed explanations accompanied by pictures and photographs with a magical mood will help you to give "The Joy of Christmas" to all those you hold dear. Here you can find beautiful projects including gift bags, snowman, Santa, clutch bag, pillows, sugar houses and more.

 

Shabby Home - The Song of the Sea by Francesca Ogliari  - Language English, 112 pages, soft cover. With the help of detailed explanations, patterns, drawings and fantastic pictures, you will be able to easily make lighthouses, skirts, ships, hats, cats and much more! Beautiful but also useful objects, all come to life through the magic poetry of the Song of the Sea.

 

by Sonia Lucano

This stunning book takes a modern approach to the ancient art of Blackwork. The 50 projects in this book show how simple embroidery stitches worked on a contrasting background can be used to embellish a multitude of charming gifts, accessories and homewares.

Follw the easy instructions and learn how the repitition of a few basic stitches result in an endless variety of intricate patterns and designs.

144 pages, softcover.
 

Authors - Agnès Delage-Calvet, Ann Sohier-Fournel, Muriel Brunet and Françoise Ritz

More than 50 pretty projects are presented in this title from the Made in France series. Categorised by colour, in timeless red, white and blue, the projects feature a mix of contemporary and nostalgic designs, all possessing a certain charm. The first chapter presents useful instructions for ‘getting started', plus a library of basic stitches including cross stitch, stem stitch, detached chain stitch and French knots. The subsequent chapters provide endless applications of the featured motifs, with which to create gifts and accessories for the home. Projects range from a basic table runner and elegant shawl to a variety of more challenging bag designs. There is also a range of sweet embroidery keepsakes, for lovers of needlework accessories.

All embroidery motifs are provided, along with clear and effective cross stitch graphs. Like Linen and Thread (from the same series), this title is beautifully presented, with clean and simple styling throughout the gorgeous photographs.
 

Author – Monique Lyonnet

Author and Parisian haberdasher, Monique Lyonnet, shares a variety of simple yet effective ideas with which to beautify everyday objects, such as aprons, tea towels and other useful items for the home. There are over 30 projects on offer in this title, all displaying a clean, elegant feel. Whilst homewares dominate, there are also many appealing ideas for beautiful gifts.

Instructions are clear and concise, and generally easy to follow for novice embroiderers. There are helpful diagrams and effective cross stitch graphs, as well as a glossary and useful hints and tips.

The overall beauty of this book lies in the organic aesthetic reflected in all of the featured items, attained through the use of versatile, natural linen and a restrained thread colour palette. All featured projects are beautifully photographed and effectively presented, inspiring novice and experienced needle workers alike.




 

Hazel Everett is an exceptionally skilled goldwork embroiderer, and in this beautiful book she passes on her knowledge and expertise in a way that is both practical and visually stunning. Drawing on traditional methods, she creates works that are brilliantly executed, in a style that is both modern and unique. Here, Hazel provides expert guidance and advice on an extensive range of goldwork embroidery techniques. Her detailed descriptions and step-by-step instructions are accompanied by clear diagrams and embroidered samples, all carefully and exquisitely worked by the author herself. Throughout the book there are numerous examples of the author's own work, providing inspiration for embroiderers who wish to extend their skills in this fascinating area. The book ends with ten fabulous projects, including richly worked samplers, Christmas tree decorations and needle books, all using the full range of techniques, threads and other materials that the reader has learnt about in the previous sections of the book. This is an invaluable reference for those already familiar with the art of goldwork embroidery, as well as an excellent starting point for anyone wishing to embark upon it. A unique source of information and inspiration for anyone interested in goldwork embroidery. All of the major techniques and materials associated with goldwork embroidery are explained through clear, step-by-step instructions, worked samples and diagrams, and there are ten fabulous projects to put into practice all the reader has learnt, allowing them to produce beautiful embroideries of their own. Numerous exquisitely worked pieces provide inspiration and ideas.

Create beautiful drawn-thread embroideries with this handy guide filled with vintage and contemporary designs. Step-by-step directions are accompanied by illustrative photographs and instructions covering fundamental techniques and stitches. Four projects structured to build familiarity with more complicated patterns are also included. This is a valuable resource for practiced embroiderers or quilters looking to expand their repertoire.

With Handmade Soires, every hostess can add French charm to her next meal with family and friends. Entertaining becomes effortlessly chic with these 24 table and decorating projects from tastemaker Kaari Meng. Organza chair covers dress up a summer fte; fabric wine totes and roll-out place mats make picnics practical; and all of these projects make guests feel cherished. Plus, Kaari shares the secrets of hosting, including how to set an elegant table, collect and care for vintage dishes and textiles, arrange flowers, and much more. The patterns, how-to illustrations, and step-by-step instructions ensure that beginning and seasoned crafters alike will find it trs simple to achieve polished results. With an exquisitely scalloped cloth spine and 80 dream-worthy photographs, Handmade Soires is as pretty as the projects it proffers

Authors, Joanne Stephenson and Jackie Nicholls

This delightful little book is packed full of very easy projects, 24 different designs, using linens and pretty red fabrics complete with a full size pattern sheet. Here is a peek at one of the projects, we hope you are inspired!

Here is a unique opportunity for all Cath Kidston fans to make their own projects and gifts using Cath's own motifs. Inspired by vintage prints found in car boot and jumble sales, and reinvented in cool modern colours, Cath Kidston's instantly recognisable designs are so popular that they feature on everything from mugs to tents. Whether your favourite is Stanley the dog, the sailing boat, cowboys or a floral, you will find them here. Divided into chapters on different techniques - stencilling, applique, embroidery and patchwork - this exciting new book includes a collection of 30 projects (among them bags, cushions, clothes and stationery) as well as masses of extra ideas for how to use the patterns. This book ends with a section of basic sewing tips and techniques. There are 16 templates and a kit including a free tote bag and project materials.
 

50 colour photographs, 50 colour illustrations

This is a seasonal collection of projects using the latest Tilda fabrics and embellishments, including gifts, decorations and cards. The designs include santas, pixies, angels and snowmen, all made in a festive colour scheme. All projects are accompanied by clear instructions, gorgeous photographs and colour illustrations, making them ideal for beginners, as well as more experienced sewers. Popular techniques, such as applique and embroidery, are used and full-size templates are also included.

Use the beautiful designs in this book to give your home a contemporary Scandinavian feel. An ideal book for the modern home-maker, the gorgeous photographs and pretty designs will make you want to pick up a needle and thread a get sewing straight away, even if you are a complete beginner. There's a huge range of items to choose from for every room in the house, including the bedroom, dining room, kitchen, bathroom and children's rooms, all with a complete list of the materials needed to make them, a clear set of instructions, and patterns, templates and diagrams where needed. Make pretty tablecloths and napkins, bags, slippers soft toys and lampshades, to name but a few of the items in this book. Match your own style by simply changing the colours and fabrics - there are endless possibilities for making your home a comfortable and stylish place for all the family, filled with unique pieces that you have made yourself.
 

Rich in colour and decoration, this book echoes the sumptuous style of the Elizabethan era.

The favourite flowers and fruits of Queen Elizabeth I and her subjects are stitched in the same beautiful colours and ornate fashion that gives embroidery from this era such long lasting appeal.

Each of the 12 large floral motifs and 12 small ones are worked together to create a superb large throw, but can easily be adapted for individual use on any number of items.

A full thread conversion chart is provided so that the embroidery can be worked on any scale in wool, cotton or silk thread.

Stunning photographs, clear concise instructions and 110 step-by-step photographs make this an irresistible title for all embroiderers.

Certain to tickle you pink -- or blue, Good Natured Girls has 101 new designs just for Baby! An ensemble of cuddly creations awaits the new arrival and you.

Create the perfect hand-embroidered personalized gifts for the special people in your life. Leaflet from Banar Designs features: • Wedding, baby, birthday, and monogrammed gift ideas • Full colour photography for inspiration • 18 pages of iron-on transfers, including 15 alphabets along with original and vintage designs • Stitch instructions • 34 beautifully embroidered projects

Author, Lynette Hale