Embroideries from an English Garden: Projects & Techniques in Surface Embroidery

by Carol Andrews, Ruth Bean (editor), Nigel Bean (editor)

A colorful collection of 15 projects aimed at embroiderers of all levels of experience

Here is a celebration of colorful projects in surface embroidery celebrating the seasonal flowers and fruits of the English garden. The book combines surface techniques with traditional designs in an exciting way, producing depth and other realistic effects which will delight and instruct embroiderers of all levels of experience. Full instructions, working diagrams, and color illustrations are used to explain the projects, while a separate section on stitches and techniques provides additional support.

Genres: Crafts

112 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is simply divine embroidery...the berries and the flowers look so real you can basically smell them and eat them! Every single project in this book is insanely gorgeous, intricately detailed, and meticulously embroidered. I'm definitely not at that level yet, but I hope someday to be, and will surely be referring to this wonderful guide again!

Strongly recommended for advanced embroiderers who enjoys traditional surface work and crewelwork.

[Vivian Wiltshire · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love the projects in the book. The photos are beautiful and the instructions are great. I think I will have to add this book my embroidery book collection! I took this one from my local library! $ out of 5 stars for me.

[Kira Huiqi Ho · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty artwork and clear instructions.

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Reviewed by Needle n Thread