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.
Appletons 106 Crewel Wool Purple
31 HAUNTING STREET
Olfa 45mm Rotary Cutter - Aqua
Au Ver a Soie 114 Soie d Alger
Classic Colorworks CCT-024 Pink Posey
Sewline Fabric Pencil - pink lead
Au Ver a Soie 146 Soie d Alger
Appletons 124 Crewel Wool Terra Cotta
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN16 Pine Needle
Au Ver a Soie 232 Soie d Alger
Au Ver a Soie 124 Soie d Alger
Appletons 143 Crewel Wool Dull Rose Pink
Appletons 101 Crewel Wool Purple
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN18 Lagoon
Au Ver a Soie 133 Soie d Alger
FARM FUN PATTERN 900
Appletons 121 Crewel Wool Terra Cotta
Appletons 102 Crewel Wool Purple
150 SUNSHINE- TULA PINK TRUE CO
Appletons 125 Crewel Wool Terra Cotta
Au Ver a Soie 224 Soie d Alger
Au Ver a Soie 233 Soie d Alger
Noel - Green Foliage
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 2EN3 Flamingo
Au Ver a Soie 163 Soie d Alger
Au Ver a Soie 112 Soie d Alger
Koi Polloi - Yellow
Appletons 152 Crewel Wool Mid Blue
Milliners Needles No: 7 12/pk PKT
Appletons 144 Crewel Wool Dull Rose Pink
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN20 Cloud
Appletons 103 Crewel Wool Purple
92009-55 - ELEMENTS
Lowery Workstand Saffron (Yellow)
Appletons 148 Crewel Wool Dull Rose Pink
Au Ver a Soie 204 Soie d Alger
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN02 Latte
Classic Colorworks CCT-003 Bamboo
Au Ver a Soie 135 Soie d Alger
Au Ver a Soie 206 Soie d Alger
Btween needles No: 9 20/pk PKT
Appletons 153 Crewel Wool Mid Blue
Appletons 151 Crewel Wool Mid Blue
Au Ver a Soie 143 Soie d Alger
Rough Draft - Made My Day - Sunshine
Au Ver a Soie 144 Soie d Alger 
