Embroidery and cross stitch gifts

Japanese Motifs in Stumpwork & Goldwork by Jane Nicholas showcases the exquisite artistry of one of the world's leading embroiderers, specialising in stumpwork. Jane's embroideries, inspired by Japanese family crests, are a testament to her long-standing fascination with this cultural art form. In this book, Jane has intricately designed 12 projects, each creatively interpreted through a blend of goldwork, raised...

Celebrating the heart and soul of New Zealand - one stitch at a time.From jandals to jelly tips, pukekos to pavlovas, 365 Days of Kiwi Cross Stitch invites you on a year-long journey through Aotearoa, celebrating its nature, culture and every day life - one tiny stitch at a time.This book features 365 small cross stitch patterns designed to be...

Show your love for The Twilight Saga with four cross-stitch designs from Forks in this officially licensed, all-in-one mini craft kit! ?- Includes all materials: The kit contains 3 pieces of 4 x 4-inch 18-count cotton Aida cloth, a 3-inch embroidery hoop to stitch and display designs, 2 tapestry needles, and 4 skeins of embroidery floss- Book included: A 32-page,...

A stunning collection of over 25 woodland-themed designs to transfer, embroider and cherish, from best-selling textile artist Tilly Rose. Create your own unique, embroidered, heirloom textiles using these easy-to-use iron-on transfers and a sprinkle of Tilly magic. Tilly's unique designs have been carefully selected and hand-stitched with love. Inspired by a love of visiting ancient woodlands and wooded pastures, you...

Even with zero experience, you can do embroidery! How to Embroider teaches embroidery as you would learn it sitting at your grandmother's knee. It introduces the basic tools, materials, and stitches you need to know and sprinkles in helpful tips to keep you on the right path. Best of all, instead of tedious repetition, you get to practise each new...

SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK For the mothers of the disappeared in 1970s Argentina, protest was difficult. Every Thursday they marched in front of government buildings wearing headscarves embroidered with the names of their lost children. Through sewing, they found a way to campaign. In Tudor England, Mary, Queen of Scots was under house arrest and...

Contemporary embroidery motifs for a year of seasonal stitching—from spring flowers to summertime swimmers, fall pumpkins, and winter snowflakes. Celebrate the seasons through contemporary embroidery motifs for a year of stitching. Give each month more beauty by stitching embroidery motifs with unique seasonal designs. Follow the course of a year—from snow flowers and skiing bears in January to lily of...

100 Essential Embroidery Stitches is a handy directory of 100 need-to-know freestyle embroidery stitches to refresh or add to your embroidery skills. Embroidery is like 'painting' with thread, and this book gives you all the techniques you will need to create your own works of art. Whether you are new to embroidery and want to widen your repertoire or just...

‘X’ marks the perfect crafting spot for consumers in this accessible and addictive cross-stitching kit. This kit has all they need to complete this renowned and beautiful Japanese print The Great Wave off Kanagawa adapted to cross-stitch form. Just learn the basic stitches through the full-colour and diagrammed instruction sheet and follow the clear pattern in this simple form of...

How to Cross Stitch is the perfect starting point for all those wanting to learn this rewarding and accessible craft. This simple-to-follow project-based book takes you through the basic techniques of how to cross stitch. Each technique is clearly explained and accompanied by a stylish project to make, with clear step-by-step instructions. The straightforward explanations combined with desirable projects means...

Using a straightforward construction method with many photographs throughout, these 20 biscornu pincushion patterns are achievable, satisfying and fun to stitch. The collection features a charming variety of biscornu designs including cats, coffee, cherries, owls, roses, houses, Christmas and Halloween. You'll also find patchwork-style pieces, perfect for using thread from your stash, quick mini biscornu and even a 15-sided design,...

Embroidery on Knits is an in-depth guide to contemporary stitching on wool, featuring 18 nature-inspired templates with insightful tips and ideas on how to use them. Transform your knits with a handful of simple embroidery stitches: a cosy cardigan embellished with bright flowers, a dragonfly on the front of a sweater and mittens with plants climbing up the back of...

The Cool Maker Charm'd Accessory Studio is a DIY charm‑making craft kit that allows children to design and assemble up to ten personalisable charms. Kids choose from five shape options, fill each with mini gems, icons and holographic mix‑ins using the included tweezers, then press a mechanism in the studio to snap the two halves together and reveal a finished...

Frisian Whitework

Mend, rethink, transform, recreate! Mending your favourite fabric items—from jeans to sweaters to sofa covers—becomes a true art form in Creative Mending. In this book, mending guru Hikaru Noguchi shows you her entire range of valuable techniques—from embroidery and patching to darning and felting—that are just challenging enough for experienced menders. Noguchi's basic rules of mending are that the repair...

Big Embroidery is all about stitching beautiful designs quickly using yarn instead of embroidery thread. Designer and author of Modern Folk Embroidery, Nancy Nicholson, has created a collection of stunning designs based on traditional crewel work and adapted them for a modern audience using everyday yarn. Crewel embroidery is traditionally done using 2-ply wool and stitched onto linen. Nancy demonstrates...

The Textile Artist: Sculptural Textile Art by Priscilla Edwards presents a refreshingly different approach to embroidery, elevating the art of stitch within wire sculpture to an impressive new level. Priscilla's contemporary mixed media artworks blend both two- and three-dimensional elements, combining colour, stitch, shape, and texture. She layers these elements to transform surfaces into beautiful, whimsical sculptures full of character,...

An easy way to learn the art of stitching decorative designs onto fabric Embroidery For Dummies teaches beginners of all ages and skill levels how to start creating unique and personalised designs. You’ll learn the fundamentals in an approachable way, with ideas for inspiration and a step-by-step path to get you started. Gather your tools, plan your stitches, customise your...

Bargello stitching is a form of needlepoint and is making a comeback. There is a project for everyone, whether you are new to bargello or are an original bargello fan. Modern Bargello by Tina Francis shows you how to combine bold, bright colours in attractive, almost psychedelic patterns to create the illusion of 3-D. Use her easy-to-follow charts and approachable...

A landmark survey of how textiles have been used for political protest in the 20th and 21st centuries, including banners, flags, clothing and pieces from the world of fine art. Textile Protest showcases the richness and diversity of textiles that have been used to express resistance in its many forms. Protest textiles can be confrontational and explicit, satirical and subversive...