Complete with reusable iron-on transfers, the ultimate guide to embroidering flora and fauna, written by needlework expert Trish Burr in association with The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. < p/>"It's one of those books that is eminently suitable for absolute beginners all the way to experienced stitchers. . ." Mary Corbet, Needlenthread. com < p/> This exquisite follow-up to the hugely successful Kew Book of Embroidered Flowers in the same series, is written by needlework expert Trish Burr in association with The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. It features:
- 9 full projects
- The projects in the book are arranged by skill level
- Reusable iron-on transfer papers offering a fast and accurate method of transferring the designs onto fabric
- Full-size templates
- A starter project that introduces the reader to the most commonly used stitches in the samplers to follow, including long and short stitch, split stitch, satin stitch, bullions and French knots.
- The samplers feature a vast array of fauna and flora, including butterflies, bugs, birds, a rabbit and a hedgehog, lotuses, foxgloves, poppies, toadstools, and numerous wildflowers.
- Explanation of all the stitches needed
- Gives thorough advice on preparation and choosing fabrics and threads - including a handy thread conversion chart.
- All the projects are shown step-by-step, with an order of work diagram given where appropriate.
>This stunning and practical book is a must-have for anyone interested in capturing the intricacy of nature in thread.
