Precise explanations and instructions, clearly illustrated, on how to work chain, back, cross, knotted, woven stitches, and many more — 178 in all, including Cable Outline, Whipped Satin, Lazy Daisy, and Eyelet Buttonhole. Each stitch illustrated front and back.
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Shadow Work Embroidery: With 108 Iron-on Transfer Patterns by J. Marsha Michler Wreaths, bouquets, baskets, angels, birds, butterflies, monograms, many other charming images in a well-illustrated guide offering simple instructions for adding decorative, eye-catching touches to clothing, linens, other items. Perfect for any needlecrafter, beginner or expert.
Hearts and Flowers Charted Designs by Lindberg Press Over 80 color-coded designs, from small borders to elaborate bouquets, for counted cross-stitch and other techniques. Create beautiful linens, clothing, much more.
Danish Floral Charted Designs by Gerda Bengtsson An exquisite collection of over 40 different florals: anemone, iceland poppy, wild fruit, pansies, more. All designs color keyed to American threads. Illustrated instructions. Full-color designs on covers.
Celtic Charted Designs by Co Spinhoven Over 300 lovely designs from Book of Kells, Tara Brooch, and other authentic Celtic sources: spiral work, knot work, biomorphic patterns, more.
