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.
Kreinik 326 Hibiscus #4 Braid
Au Ver a Soie 142 Soie d Alger
Appletons 106 Crewel Wool Purple
Appletons 145 Crewel Wool Dull Rose Pink
31 HAUNTING STREET
OLFA BLADE SMALL RB-28
Au Ver a Soie 124 Soie d Alger
Appletons 152 Crewel Wool Mid Blue
Coreopsis - Made My Day - Shadow
Au Ver a Soie 206 Soie d Alger
Edinburgh Fat Quarter 35 Count White Linen
Au Ver a Soie 234 Soie d Alger
Mettler Waxed Quilting Thread #1384
Appletons 101 Crewel Wool Purple
Quaker Christmas Star
Gentle Art Sampler Threads 0113 Mistletoe
DMC 3813 Perle #12
Au Ver a Soie 136 Soie d Alger
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Au Ver a Soie 226 Soie d Alger
Tulip Tapestry needles - Mixed #22 - 25
Au Ver a Soie 112 Soie d Alger
118 FERN - TRUE COLOURS
Embroidery-Crewel Ndls No 3/9
Au Ver a Soie 224 Soie d Alger
Au Ver a Soie 161 Soie d Alger
Au Ver a Soie 235 Soie d Alger
Au Ver a Soie 233 Soie d Alger
Kingston Fat Quarter 56 Count White Linen
Little Loves Blue Scissors By Kelmscott Designs
Confetti Cottons - Riley White 1011
Au Ver a Soie 133 Soie d Alger
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN09 Amazon Green
Classic Colorworks CCT-024 Pink Posey
ELEMENTS PATTERN 101
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN12 Avocado
Au Ver a Soie 144 Soie d Alger
Au Ver a Soie 143 Soie d Alger
Au Ver a Soie 232 Soie d Alger
Appletons 149 Crewel Wool Dull Rose Pink
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN17 Blue Spruce
Appletons 105 Crewel Wool Purple
Appletons 143 Crewel Wool Dull Rose Pink
Au Ver a Soie 122 Soie d Alger
Appletons 127 Crewel Wool Terra Cotta
Clover Chaco Liner Pen Style- White
Polygon Quilts Pattern, Sampou J
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN06 Charcoal
AROUND TOWN 102 ROAD SIGNS
Quilting A - Bee - Cs Part 5 by Erica Michaels
NZ Birds - Tauhou - Waxeye
Appletons 153 Crewel Wool Mid Blue
92009-55 - ELEMENTS
Au Ver a Soie 221 Soie d Alger
Nurge Emb Hoop 8x130mm (5in) No. 2
Appletons 142 Crewel Wool Dull Rose Pink
Long Darners Asst Sz 3/9 6/pk PKT
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN05 Slate
Au Ver a Soie 146 Soie d Alger
FARM FUN PATTERN 900
Appletons 128 Crewel Wool Terra Cotta
Appletons 141 Crewel Wool Dull Rose Pink
Aida - Xmas Red
Appletons 102 Crewel Wool Purple
Classic Colorworks CCT-14 Ginger Snap
Sue Spargo Ellana #12 EN11 Artichoke Heart 