Learn how to make delicate, beautiful and realistic silk roses and organza leaves, and have fun making them for a friend, or a special project.

For the first time Cicely Mary Barker's beautiful fairies are presented, step-by-step, for Ribbon embroidery and Stumpwork.

Delicate and pretty, ribbon embroidery is perfect for forming little flowers and foliage and for adorning with shiny beads -- and the silky, shimmery material has a special softness. Feel a surge of creative joy as roses, bows, and twisted chains emerge from your needle. Stitch 20 elegant decorative objects, all of heirloom and gift quality, including a classic laurel wreath cushion, ideal for beginners; table linen; hats and a sunflower-covered hatband; drapes; shirts, a fabulous lacy Christening gown; and more. "Inspirational projects....Stunning photographs."--"Vogue Patterns."

Create a floral fantasy Gather, twist, and stitch an array of flowers from elegant ribbons and lace. Christen Brown, author of best-selling Ribbonwork Gardens, shares 132 flowers, leaves, and garden extras—each with complete instructions and colorful how-to photos. Readers will learn clever twists on vintage ribbonwork construction, plus hand-sewing basics and an overview of techniques. Fashion your own floral arrangements from interchangeable petals and leaves, two never-before-seen stem designs, and swappable centers. A gallery of bouquets will inspire you to craft realistic blooms, embellished with fruit, flourishes, and garden accessories. From single-stem posies to bountiful bouquets, this collection has something for everyone. 130+ exciting floral elements to sew from ribbon and lace Custom floral creations! Mix and match petals, centers, and greenery Embellish wearables, accessories, and home decor with hand-stitched details Step-by-step photos make everyone an expert Learn beginner-friendly construction tips from ribbonwork master Christen Brown

This fantastic resource book contains over 70 of Trish Burr's fabulous embroidery designs on easy-to-use iron-on transfer paper. This fantastic resource book contains over 70 iron-on designs from world-renowned embroiderer Trish Burr's best-selling embroidery books, plus 6 new bonus designs. Project instructions for each design are available in Trish's inspirational books Needle Painting Embroidery, Colour Confidence in Embroidery, Miniature Needle Painting Embroidery and Whitework with Colour. Choose from a wonderful range of inspiring designs, including flowers, birds, figures, animals and small vignettes. The book contains a short section at the start which gives colour inspiration for every design plus advice on using the transfers; the rest of the book consists of iron-on transfer paper. Using the iron-on transfers is very simple, and each design can be used, stored then reused multiple times. This book gives embroiderers a bumper selection of designs to choose from - it will provide embroiderers of all abilities with the confidence they need to get started creating their own masterpieces.

Enter a world where nature is re-created with such incredible realism, one can scarcely tell the art from the original. This is the world of Julie Kniedl and her astonishing three-dimensional embroidery. Discover and learn this innovative, three-dimensional embroidery style and create spectacular botanical pieces, inspired by beautiful garden specimens. Twelve stunning projects are included, using simple stitches and a handful of techniques to create elegant and realistic interpretations of natural subjects. Each piece is captured with stunning photography and detailed instructions are provided for every step.

Cover title: Monograms & words: in ribbon embroidery: 26 beautiful step-by-step monograms and quick and easy projects.