The Kew Book of Nature Samplers: 10 Embroidery Projects with Reusable Iron-On Transfers

"It's one of those books that is eminently suitable for absolute beginners all the way to experienced stitchers..." Mary Corbet, Needlenthread.com

This exquisite follow-up to the hugely successful Kew Book of Embroidered Flowers in the same series, is written by needlework expert Trish Burr in association with The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. It features:

• 9 full projects
• The projects in the book are arranged by skill level
• Reusable iron-on transfer papers offering a fast and accurate method of transferring the designs onto fabric
• Full-size templates
• A starter project that introduces the reader to the most commonly used stitches in the samplers to follow, including long and short stitch, split stitch, satin stitch, bullions and French knots.
• The samplers feature a vast array of fauna and flora, including butterflies, bugs, birds, a rabbit and a hedgehog, lotuses, foxgloves, poppies, toadstools, and numerous wildflowers.
• Explanation of all the stitches needed
• Gives thorough advice on preparation and choosing fabrics and threads - including a handy thread conversion chart.
• All the projects are shown step-by-step, with an order of work diagram given where appropriate.

This stunning and practical book is a must-have for anyone interested in capturing the intricacy of nature in thread.