Outstanding selection of 41 attractive and fascinating designs for embroidering, doing appliqué work, painting on fabric, and more: dragons, cranes, fish, lotuses, peonies, chrysanthemums, other popular motifs. Stitch and color information.
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Decorative Charted Designs: 114 Motifs by Julie Hasler Whimsical animals, fairy tale characters, and other designs in various sizes and shapes — perfect for perking up bibs, pinafores, sweaters, pillows, more. 112 color-coded charts, easy-to-follow instructions, 16 diagrams.
Jacobean Iron-on Transfer Patterns by Linda Ormesson Two dozen transfer patterns from authentic 17th-century embroidered hangings. Special charts and instructions for 12 different filling stitches.
Russian Punchneedle Embroidery by Gail Bird Easy-to-follow instructions and diagrams for punchneedle embroidery accompany delightful iron-on transfer patterns of flowers, birds, butterflies, leaves, and more. Perfect for embellishing clothes and home furnishings.
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.
Renaissance Patterns for Lace, Embroidery and Needlepoint by Federico Vinciolo Superb reproduction of most popular 16th-century lace design book. Nearly 100 original patterns for point coupe, reticella, and guipure; the second part describes square netting and embroidery. 83 full-page plates.
