Everything you need to know to master the beautiful craft of Hardanger embroidery: preparing the fabric, kinds of thread, blocking and removing thread correctly, kloster or satin stitch, working diagonally, much more. Instructions are followed by a series of "lessons" in which actual projects are made. 50 illustrations.
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.
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.
400 Floral Motifs for Designers, Needleworkers and Craftspeople by Briggs & Co., Carol Belanger Grafton Treasury of rare Victorian-era designs for borders, wreaths, cushion squares, sprays, and other projects. Patterns for verbena, strawberry, lily, many more.
Decorative Alphabets Charted Designs by Barbara Christopher Charted designs for 29 distinctive alphabets. Letters on balloons, trains, more. Ideal for counted cross-stich, needlepoint. Instructions, color keys.
White Work: Techniques and 188 Designs by Carter Houck Instructions for 188 designs, how to do 16 stitches, and adaptations of old techniques to modern materials. Over 200 figures.
