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Jan Messent's World of Embroidery
by Jan Messent

Publisher Batsford
Edition Hardback

This is a book full of ideas to help embroiderers to turn design ideas into exciting embroideries. As well as looking at different design sources - colour, symbols, music and word associations - Jan Messent illustrates how techniques, fabrics and stitches complement an embroidery design. This unique guide sheds a whole new light on the aspects of embroidery design.
Price: £19.99

Bargello
by Brenda Day

Publisher GMC
Edition Paperback

A practical introduction to this traditional style of embroidery, which is characterised by bold zigzag or flame patterns. As well as an extensive library of patterns, it gives advice on materials and techniques, and on how to design your own work.
Price: £12.95

Beginners Guide to Ottoman Embroidery
by Joyce I Ross

Publisher Search Press
Edition Paperback

This book looks at the techniques of Ottoman embroidery, the fabrics, threads and colours that were used, the stitches and the designs. A Dictionary of Stitches describes a whole range of stitches from Bukhara self couching to needleweaving and Turkish punch stitch. Projects offer inspiring ideas for samplers, cards, coasters, bookmarks and more.
Price: £9.99

Beginners Guide to Berlin Woolwork
by Jane Alford

Publisher Search Press
Edition Paperback

Taking her inspiration from original patterns, Jane Alford shows how to create a beatiful selection of traditional floral designs.
Price: £6.99

Beginners Guide to Mountmellick Embroidery
by Pat Trott

Publisher Search Press
Edition Paperback

This beautiful richly textured, white-on-white embroidery was developed in the early nineteenth century in Mountmellick, Ireland - where designs were inspired by nature and the lovely flowers growing around the area. Pat Trott explains all the techniques with clear step-by-step photography and inspiring easy-to-follow projects. This book will be welcomed by beginners and also embroiderers of all skill levels.
Price: £8.95

Creative Backstitch
by Helen Hall

Publisher GMC
Edition Paperback

A fresh look at the blackwork tradition using one simple stitch - backstitch - to create beautiful finished pieces. Suitable for all skill levels and many projects can be completed in a weekend.
Price: £12.95

Celtic Backstitch
by Helen Hall

Publisher GMC
Edition Paperback

This inspiring selection of patterns draws upon the rich history of traditional Celtic designs to bring new life to the popular technique of backstitch. From simple designs such as bookmarks, to more ambitious items such as cushion covers and curtain tie-backs, there is something here to inspire stitchers at any level of ability.
Price: £14.95

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