Forty-six beautifully illustrated varieties of the "queen of flowers": hybrid teas, grandiflora, floribunda, climbers, miniatures, and historic roses. Descriptive captions.
Essential Embroidery Stitches: Free Hand and Machine Embroidery Designs and Techniques
For traditional quilters and art quilters alike, machine and hand embroidery are the hallmarks of quilt design and construction. Embroidery is such an essential part of quilting, that our experts at Quilting Arts couldn't go without dedicating a free eBook to embroidery techniques. In Essential Embroidery Stitches: Free Hand and Machine Embroidery Designs and Techniques, we explore the endless opportunities to stretch your creativity with embroidered
From one of the world’s finest cross-stitch designers come some of the prettiest gifts ever created. This charming collection of projects will inspire newcomers to pick up a needle and fabric, while delighting experienced embroiderers always on the lookout for new ideas. Plus, all the necessary stitches and techniques are presented in an easy-to-follow illustrated introductory section. Stitch a floral sachet bag (there are several flower patterns to choose from); an individualized gift tag; or a blue-and-white pillow and afghan. Plus, there’s a special ?angel” to cross-stitch for every month of the year.
