An evocative collection of Native American-inspired cross stitch designs by leading designer and best-selling author, Joan Elliott. The distinctive imagery of America's indigenous culture is a powerful reminder of the values that the native people lived by. Now you can bring these sentiments to your stitching with this beautiful collection of designs, that will delight cross stitchers everywhere. Stunning dream catcher designs, striking decorative borders, uplifting celebration pieces for the birth of a child or a wedding, creative cards, pillows, jewellery and accessories all feature in this beautifully illustrated book, with full-colour charts throughout. Information on materials, stitching techniques and full making-up instructions are provided, making this book ideal for beginners and more experienced stitchers alike.

An all-in-one volume covering crewelwork, canvaswork, and six other types of hand embroidery, from the renowned school established in nineteenth-century England. This beautiful book is a rich source of embroidery techniques, stitches, and projects, covering eight key subjects in detail: crewelwork, bead embroidery, stumpwork, canvaswork, goldwork, whitework, blackwork, and silk shading. Collecting all the books in the trusted, bestselling Royal School of Needlework Essential Stitch Guide series, plus a new section on mounting your finished work, this fantastic book—heavily illustrated with photos—is a must-have for all embroiderers.