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  • Publisher: Search Press
  • Edition: BC Paperback
  • Publication: 30 September 2026
  • ISBN 13/EAN: 9781800924598
  • Stock: Not Yet Published
  • Size: 203x228 mm
  • Pages: 112
  • RRP: £12.99

A Hoop of Threads and Longing

£12.99

20 Romantasy Embroidery Projects by Hilary Leslie

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Book Description

20 enchanting, slow-burning romantasy embroidery designs, complete with full-size templates.

Whether you’re here for morally grey love interests, the self-rescuing princess or the dragon-riding rebel queens, you’ll find something in these pages that sparks your imagination and your needle!

This book is a love letter to the romantasy genre and to the stories that keep us up til 2am: manifest your favourite fictional worlds, one stitch at a time.

What’s inside?

  • A masterclass in magic: discover guidance on hooping up, comprehensive stitch instructions, a guide to adding sequins and beads, and advice on finishing your hoop.
  • 20 enchanting projects: from the ‘Book Dragon’s Hoard’ and ‘Sirens & Sails’ to the inevitable ‘Enemies to Lovers’ motif, every design captures a core pillar of fantasy romance. Each project comes complete with a stitch diagram and thread colour guide, close-up photography and helpful tips.
  • Full-size templates: transfer the designs to your fabric as they are, or scale them up or down. All the templates are included so that you can get started straight away, and there is a complete guide to transferring them onto your fabric.
  • Beyond the hoop: While 15 designs are perfect for wall display, you’ll also find 5 functional ‘out of the hoop’ projects, including a Spicy Pepper Bookmark, a Starfall Needle Book and a Sun & Moon Canvas Tote.

Whether you’re looking to decorate your reading nook, gift a spicy handmade bookmark to your book bestie, or simply find a meditative way to process that latest cliffhanger, this book is your perfect companion. Transform the magic of the romantasy genre into stunning, embroidered art.

Table of Contents

Your Journey Starts with a Single Stitch
Getting Started
Basic Techniques
Common Stitches
Beaded Embroidery
Finishing Your Work
How to Use This Book

In the Hoop: CLASSIC STITCHES, EPIC TROPES
Self-Rescuing Princess
Road to the Castle
Book Dragon’s Hoard
Sirens & Sails
Cottagecore Romance
Time Travel Love
The Dragon
The Library Cat
Ink Drinker
Enemies to Lovers
Masquerade Mystery
Star-Crossed Romance
The Fae Bargain
Shadow Crown
Wings of Desire

Out of the Hoop: TAKE YOUR MAGIC EVERYWHERE
Slow Burn Bookmark
Spicy Pepper Bookmark
Starfall Needle Book
Hearts E-Reader Cover
Sun & Moon Canvas Tote

Templates
About the Author
Index

About the Author

About Hilary Leslie

Hilary Leslie is a self-taught embroidery artist living in Maine, USA. Though drawing was her main creative outlet since day one, she picked up an embroidery needle in 2020 and has never looked back.

Hilary’s work has since been featured in Love Embroidery magazine, Labores del Hogar, Homespun and Etsy’s Pick. She has expanded her reach to new audiences as the author of Unofficial Bridgerton Embroidery, with more books to come.

You can see more of her work and get a glimpse behind the scenes on Instagram and TikTok @hlesliedesign and on Etsy at hlesliedesign.etsy.com

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