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"And this is why I love Search Press’s books. They really do crank out some of the most thorough instructional books for arts and crafts."
Mary Corbet in the Needle ‘n’ Thread review of A-Z of Silk Ribbon Flowers
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Check out the books that Mary has reviewed and written about on Needle 'n' Thread, mostly 5 star reviews! Search Press is your source for excellent quality embroidery, stitching and sewing books. Each book below has been reviewed by Mary Corbet and is featured on her website. All books are available from your favorite embroidery store, local bookstore or Amazon.
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A-Z of Embroidery Stitches
Country Bumpkin
This comprehensive guide to embroidery stitches contains all the embroiderer needs to know to work dozens of stitches, and includes full advice on everything from choosing materials, beginning and ending a thread and using hoops to working as a...
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A-Z of Embroidery Stitches 2
Country Bumpkin
The ultimate reference guide for needleworkers with amazing projects, detailed step-by-step instructions and stunning photographs. This best-selling series covering mainly embroidery but also sewing, knitting and crochet was originally published by...
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A-Z of Goldwork with Silk Embroidery
Country Bumpkin
"If you just have one book on goldwork, this should probably be it. Though the book doesn’t cover Every Single Aspect of goldwork, it covers most, and it instructs with very easy-to-follow, step-by-step photos, as is...
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A-Z of Stumpwork
Country Bumpkin
With its beginnings in seventeenth century England, stumpwork is today making a revival. Come join us for an exciting journey into the world of raised embroidery.
There are over 400 clear step-by-step photographs and instructions presented in...
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Di van Niekerk's Roses
Di Van Niekerk
Whether you learn on the exquisite rose sampler specially designed for the book, or make only one rose, this is a book that you will refer to often, especially when you wish to make something exceptional. Learn how to make delicate, beautiful and...
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Goldwork
Hazel Everett
Hazel Everett is an exceptionally skilled goldwork embroiderer, and in this beautiful book she passes on her knowledge and expertise in a way that is both practical and visually stunning. Drawing on traditional methods, she creates works that are...
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Beginner's Guide to Silk Ribbon Embroidery
Ann Cox
Learn how to create exquisite, delicately embroidered silk ribbon flowers, including foxgloves, roses, hydrangeas, delphiniums, primroses, geraniums, irises, poppies... and much more.
A small selection of stitches are used to create a wide...
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Beginner's Guide to Crewel Embroidery
Jane Rainbow
Starting with just four of these stitches, Jane clearly demonstrates, with detailed step-by-step photographs, how to work up a complete project. Instructions show how to stretch and mount your first embroidery. Using further projects she helps you...
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Hand-Stitched Crazy Patchwork
Hazel Blomkamp
Hazel Blomkamp combines a range of patchwork techniques including embroidery, beadwork, lace making and tatting to create inspiring, hand-stitched designs.
There are five projects to make exploring and combining your needlework skills....
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Beginner's Guide to Needle Felting
Susanna Wallis
Susanna Wallis demonstrates how to create wonderful pictures and three-dimensional objects using wool and simple needle felting techniques. Learn how to make charming cards, pictures, jewellery, a bird and even a figure from wool.
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