Examples of medieval stumpwork - the art of embroidering using raised, 3D embellishments - can be found in museums and galleries throughout Europe. It is considered among the most intricate and lovely of embroidery styles. Here are eight beautiful floral projects, inspired by Jean Bourdichon's 'Book of Hours', created in the 16th century.

Following her previous book, Jane Nicholas explains in detail how this fine needlework can be achieved, introducing 23 new elements. Projects are included on field flower and wildlife pictures, roundels and pansies for pictures or brooches, and needlework accessories and gifts.

Jane Nicholas has long been fascinated by beetles. This book features the beetle not only in stumpwork but in many other forms of embroidery: glittering goldwork, beaded beetles from mosaic buttons, redwork beetles and beetles in surface stitchery using lustrous silk and metallic threads.

Combines the techniques, stitches, instructions and projects of two titles, Stumpwork Embroidery: Fruits, Flowers and Insects , and Stumpwork Embroidery: Designs and Projects .

There are many ways to applique fabrics together and an enormous range of decorative possibilities to choose from. This workbook can be used as a starting point for instruction and inspiration and finally as a guide to adapt ideas to create your own wonderful applique projects.

Taking a close look at the anatomy of dragonflies and damselflies and their representation in natural history, this book combines observations with designs from as far back as the 16th century, and uses a variety of materials and techniques to build works of beauty.

In a fusion of crewel and surface embroidery, this work mixes thread painting and Australian wool embroidery. With illustrations and step-by-step instructions, it features 17 projects that use the minimum of stitches to create exciting effects. It also includes photographs, illustrations and row-by-row colour keys to help complete the projects.

Presents 20 creative tassel designs for beading and tassel enthusiasts. All the projects incorporate crusted beading, a very decorative technique for covering an object with a sewn layer of beads.

A guide to creating flowers using silk ribbon. The flowers selected for the book are Australian wildflowers, but they illustrate the many shapes and forms found in all flowers. A few basic stitches are used in a vairuety of ways to produce various petal and leaf shapes.

Wool embroidery can be used to create various effects with just a few simple stitches. This book presents ideas for creating a range of blankets, toys, clothes and nursery items for babies.

An adventure into the wonderful world of wool embroidery, with a huge array of projects to choose from. Features easy, step-by-step instructions, with full size templates and colour photos for each project.

Gary Clarke has mastered organza work with fabulous style and ease. This title features approximately 22 projects and additional designs for the reader to work. The subjects vary from fish, flowers, landscapes, nursery rhymes, fruit, lilies, birds, houses, Little Bow Peep and much more.

This volume features ten parterre and knot gardens presented in the French knot stitch. Each project includes the thread requirements and simple step-by-step instructions on a pattern provided. A photograph of the completed work accompanies each project.

Control of psoriasis can be achieved by treating the skin's surface, examining dietary and metabolic individuality and by adopting a determined attitude. This book intends to encourage self-healing for sufferers of psoriasis and inspire in them a desire to explore other ideas and methodologies.

A sequel to Creative Hardanger . Hardanger is a form of embroidery, similar to cross stitch, where the threads are counted to work out the placement of the stitching. A graph is used as a guide, and satin and buttonhole stitch are used. This book contains coloured designs.

Brings together instructions for stitches and their variations to create five colourful and attractive samplers: two based on Classic stitches and on on Jacquard stitch, a fourth based on Tunisian crochet (also called Tricot), and another based on Crochenit (sometimes known as 'on the double' crochet).

A treasury of all-time favourite soft toys to make: clutch toys, a family of mice, nursery rhyme characters, a rag doll, elephants, animal backpacks and more. This work includes easy to follow instructions and patterns, and projects that can be made without a sewing machine.

Freeform knitting and crochet is an innovative trend that is taking the crafting world by storm. This work focuses on the individual crafter's creativity and imagination, allowing them to work with colours, designs and textures. It features 25 projects that inspire readers to discover their inner artist.

Offers ideas on how to combine the use of silk and wool threads effectively. Suitable for both beginners and experienced embroiderers, the book is packed with simple but effective designs, all based on a variety of applications of a single stitch.