Mary Corbet Stars

Search Press loves Mary Corbet!
"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
Read Mary's review of the A-Z Series here.
Read Mary's 5 Star reviews of Search Press books here.
Read Mary's review of the Beginner's Guides here.
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 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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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...
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