Description
Description
Each book in The Handpicked Collection series brings together fabulous projects in an exciting range of styles and variety of stitching techniques by exceptional designers from the world of embroidery.
Each project is superbly presented complete with step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process of re-creating each design.
Featured Projects
‘The Handpicked Collection 6’ features the following projects:
A Touch of Blue
by Kim Beamish
Whitework needlework accessories with one accent colour showcasing pulled thread embroidery.
Blue Sky Dreaming
by Helen M. Stevens
Coastal landscape depicting little terns hovering above cliff tops with sea holly in the foreground.
Blue-tailed Whistler
by Anna Scott
Vibrant bird utilising a variety of stumpwork techniques to create lively dimension.
Chinese Hibiscus
by Margaret Lee
Red hibiscus depicted using the random stitch techniques of Chinese embroidery.
Crocus, Clover & Jewel Beetle
by Jane Nicholas
Stumpwork botanical featuring purple crocus with pink clover and colourful beetle.
Eglantine & Berries
by Trish Burr
Scrolling stems with sweet briar rose and blackberries in threadpainting.
Parrot Tree of Life
by Margaret Light
Tree with colourful blossoms and parrots worked in Kantha embroidery.
Spring Knot Garden
by Tania Cohen
Spring blooms laid out in a formal garden with goldwork and surface embroidery.
Summer Wildflowers
by Hannah Mansfield
Wreath of three-dimensional goldwork flowers in silver and gilt metal threads.
The Language of Silk
by Laurence Lieblich
Cushion with a glorious bouquet of vibrant blooms displayed in a blue and white vase.
Polygon Quilts Pattern, Sampou J
DMC 818 Light Effects 8m
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Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN19 Seaspray
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Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN02 Latte
Aida Fat Quarter 14 Count Pewter
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN08 Turquoise
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Au Ver a Soie 313 100/3
Gentle Art Sampler Threads 0112 Grasshopper
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Halloweenies
Appletons 141 Crewel Wool Dull Rose Pink
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN01 Pearl Grey
Alison Glass Eleganza Perle #8 EZ2105 Strawberry
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Gentle Art Sampler Threads 0160 Willow
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN18 Lagoon
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Noah's Ark - Two by Two - Coral
Classic Colorworks CCT-004 Black Coffee
Au Ver a Soie 204 Soie d Alger
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN04 Grey Flannel
Rooted
BY Annie pattern - Running with Scissors
Daylight - Mag Lamp S
Meandering Macrame - Mandala - Teal
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Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN14 Peridot
Appletons 144 Crewel Wool Dull Rose Pink
Au Ver a Soie 136 Soie d Alger
Little Birds by Blackbird Designs
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