Using just a piercing tool, needle and thread, a whole range of beautiful patterns can be made for all occasions. In this practical and inspirational guide, Erica Fortgens shows how easy it is to create cards, frames, bookmarks and gift tags. Embellishing her projects with metallic threads, embossing, beads and ribbons, she offers an exciting guide packed with fresh and original ideas. By simply following the patterns you can embroider flowers, leaves, animals, butterflies, party and wedding motifs, borders and more. * Hot trend * Patterns are included * 101 ideas that can be mixed and matched

Making your own cards for all kinds of occasions has recently developed into a fully fledged hobby. Embroidery on paper is one of the more popular techniques, and this book will tell you everything you need to know. It contains seasonal cards, cards for the announcement of a wedding, a birth, anniversary cards and of course many other designs.Contents include: IntroductionMaterials and ToolsTechniquesEnjoy Embroidery on PaperEmbroidered Borders on PaperFlowers on PaperChristmas on Paper

Combines designs with techniques and materials to create cards based on stylish floral designs, animal motifs, mandalas, geometrical shapes and more, all decorated with sparkles.

Digitizing Made Easy is for every embroidery machine user and commercial machine embroiderer looking to better understand and utilize digitizing software. The author's time-tested method, demonstrated in 250 step-by-step color photos will help you to better identify the tools of modern digitizing, and the best processes with which to use them. With chapters covering artwork, auto-digitizing, stitch types, mapping and sequencing, underlay and blending, readers will quickly develop a solid foundation with which to explore the endless possibilities of digitizing.

"Presents 500 embroidery designs with illustrative diagrams, as well as short chapters on embroidery essentials such as embroidery basics, types of stitches, and stitch ideas"--

As a self-taught embroiderer, Burr understands the need for clarity. The embroideries are divided into three levels, each designed to take you onto the next stage of needle painting. The projects feature traditional flowers, and two small, colorful and delightful South African birds.