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Embroidery Books 1
Some of the many Embroidery Books available from Lyn's Fine Needlework

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PILLOW TALK
by Pam Damour & Katie Bartz
Home decorating enthusiasts will adore this collection of 16 inspirational pillow embroidery projects, complete with a primer on machine embroidery for those new to sewing, and helpful tips and tricks from industry insiders. An accompanying CD-ROM features the designs used in each project as well as bonus patterns. 160 pages, Hardcover with concealed spiral.
$44.95 +p&h
MONOGRAMS
The art of embroidered letters
by Susan O'Connor
135 pages of the history of monogram development. explore the many and varied stitches than can be used and the techniques than can be used to adapt letters to you own unique cipher. 8 projects included
A$39.95 + p&h
A-Z of WHITEWORK
from Inspiration Books
THE 15th book in this highly successful series. - Over 1000 step by step colour photographs, meticulous instructions and tips from the experts.  156 pages

A$34.95 + p&h

TEDDY BEAR RED WORK
by Jan Rapacz
25 Teddy Bear Blocks plus border & quilt designs. # quilt projects and accessories such as pillow cases, framed picture and overnight bag.
Learn how to adapt redwork patterns for other uses , including applique and fabric painting.   48 pages
$30.75 +p&h
THE EMBROIDERY STITCH BIBLE
by Betty Barnden
256 pages (A5 Size) hard cover spiral bound.
An excellent reference book with over 200 embroidery stitches featured. Stitches are arranged according to their use and explained in full with a colour photograph and easy to follow instructions to explain excellent diagrams of each stitch.
A$54.00 + p&h
MINIATURE PUNCHNEEDLE EMBROIDERY
by Linda Repasky
Learn the techniques for punchneedle embroidery and try your hand at the 11 projects . Many of these miniature projects can be finished in a few hours. A good starting book - well illustrated. 63 pages

A$36.25 +p&h
PAINTING WITH THREADS
by Kit Nicol
123 pages of embroidered pictures to make and cherish. Features detailed step by step instructions and stitch diagrams for over 15 embroidered pictures. -from simple landscape scenes to embellished flower paintings and charming cameos. Includes a comprehensive library of embroidery stitches together with simple techniques for painting fabric with water colour and creating 3D effects
A$39.95+p&h
Temporarily out of print - March 2007
A-Z OF THREAD PAINTING
from Inspirations Books
The 12th book this very popular Australian series of reference books. 128 pages excellent value. Learn to paint with a needle.

A$34.95+p&h

THREAD PAINTING
Bunnies in the Garden
by Jenny McWhinney
120 pages for the beginner to the experienced stitcher.
12 Designs for bunnies in the garden with detailed patterns, diagrams and simple, unique instructions throughout.

$39.95 + p&h
EMBROIDERED PANSIES
by Diana Lampe
Instructions for over 100 exquisite embroidered versions of this much loved flower. Each project has a colour illustration, full instructions and a full threads list for DMC and other well known threads. 190 pages in this real hard cover edition with dust cover.
A$54.95
NEEDLEWEAVING & EMBROIDERY
Embellished Treasures
by Effie Mitrofanis
Aimed at a broad range of skill levels from beginners to those who have dabbled in counted work, cross stitch, hardanger and pulled thread to more experienced practicioners. It combines  drawn thread embroidery, needleweaving and surface stitches which reflect the authors personal style. Step by step instructions, Fabric selection, threads, equipment etc. Well Illustrated , 15 projects. An excellent publication.
A$34.95 +p&h
19th CENTURY EMBROIDERY TECHNIQUES
by Gail Marsh.
This book is a must for anyone studying embroidery, fashion, and textiles, craft persons interested in histotrical embroidery techniques. Covers the influence of William Morris, canvas work, Surface embroidery,Whitework,pieces and applied work, fancy work , needlework tools and cases etc. Hard Cover 191 pages
$39.99 +p&h
Royal School of Needlework
EMBROIDERY TECHNIQUES
Text by Sally Saunders
Designs by Anne Butcher & Debra Barrett
160 pages. An introductory section covering all that is needed to set up and finish embroidery pieces. Chapters on silk shading, goldwork, crewel work and blackwork all with detailed instructions, photographs, illustrations and comprehensive stitch glossary in a easy to follow style.
A$45.00 +p&h
THE EMBROIDERER'S HANDBOOK
by Inspirations Books
A reprint of this Australian reference book for embroiderer's described as the "Ultimate Guide to Thread Embroidery"
Designed for beginners through to Advanced stitchers there are over 150 stitches illustrated with easy to follow step by step photographs. Many handy hints. From the publishers of the A-Z Series of Craft Books.

A$44.95 + p&h
BLACKWORK
by Mary Gostelow
Blackwork or black on white embroidery has long been popular embroidery style. Often referred to as "Spanish Work" because of its association with Catherine of Aragon. This books give a brief history of the art , explains stitches use of thread etc with 140 illustrations. 150 pages
A$32.95 + p&h
UKRAINIAN WHITEWORK
by Gay Eaton
112 PAGES
Embroidery is deeply entrenched in almost all aspects of everyday life in a Ukrainian village family. Many stitiches and methods of working Ukrainian  whitework are not included in well known stitch dictionaries. They give the work a distinctive charm and beauty and bring to Western European needlework valuable additions yo our stitch dicxtionery.
A$59.95+p&h
A-Z of Embroidery Stitches
b
y Country Bumpkin Publications
144 pages this book is a complete manual of embroidery stitches for beginners through to advanced embroiderers. More than 1300 step by step coloured photographs. The book will hopefully encourage you to try new stitches in your projects.

A$34.95+p&h

A-Z of Embroidery Stitches 2
b
y Country Bumpkin Publications
140 pages this book is a complete manual of 145 new techniques embroidery stitches for beginners through to advanced embroiderers. Combined with the original book this book completes as amazingly comprehensive dictionary of embroidered stitches and techniques and is as essential addition to every needleworkers library.  The 17th Book in this series
$34.95 +p&h
A-Z of Crochet
b
y Country Bumpkin Publications
Get hooked on crochet. The simple instructions and easy to follow instructions will have you crocheting like an expert in no time. Already and expert - then this book will expand your repertoire of stitches.
$34.95 +p&h
Encyclopedia of Needlework
by Donna Kooler

320 pages devoted to all forms of needlework and embroidery. Various stitches illustrated with coloured diagrams and photographs .A good reference work.

A$53.45 +p&h

EMBROIDERY ILLUSIONS
by Gary Clarke
Embroidery worked on transparent organza stretched over a frame creates the illusion of stitchery suspended in air - as if embroidered on glass. The shadow cast by the embroidery onto the background completes the illusion. Twenty projects lavishly illustrated cover projects from seahorses to ferns, landscapes, elephants, fruit and flowers etc. with detailed instructions. 192 pages hard cover from the Milner Craft Series.

A$49.95 + p&h

Beginners Guide to
TRADITIONAL JAPANESE EMBROIDERY
by Julia D. Gray
According to tradition , students of Japanese embroidery must watch a master a work and 'steal the knowledge'. The author shares her passion for this exquisite craft, revealing her in depth knowledge of the skills and and symbolism involved. Detailed instructions  reveal the intricacies for working with silk thread on silk fabric. Clear step by step photographs.
79 pages

A$34.00 + p&h

Embroidery from the Heart
119 pages of a beautiful embroideries complied by the Australian Heart Foundation, various designers.
All of the designs feature a heart. Various forms of embroidery utilised. A excellent publication not to be missed.

A$39.95 +p&h

WILD ABOUT WOOL
by Liz Walsh
98 pages of designs for wool embroidery.
Many Australian Wildflower designs to embroider and many projects in which to use these designs.

A$29.95 +p&h

THE WOOL EMBROIDERY COLLECTION
by Gail Rogers
176 pages of adventure into the wonderful world of wool embroidery. In many designs the embroidered wool is enhanced with metallic threads, the sheen of silk ribbon and the extra dimension of beads. A variety of woolen blankets with teddy bears Australian wildflowers and native animals.

A$39.95+p&h

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A-Z OF WOOL EMBROIDERY
By Country Bumpkin Publications
A treasure trove of stitches and designs for beginners 
and beyond. Hundreds of step-by-step photographs
with easy to follow instructions. 

A$34.95 +p&h

A-Z OF SEWING FOR SMOCKERS
from Inspirations Books
Another in this very popular Australian series of reference books. 128 pages excellent value

A$34.95+p&h

BEAUTIFUL BISHOPS
from Australian Smocking & Embroidery

95 pages covering 9 garmnents for newborns to 6 years. The garments incorporate smocking and/or embroidery.  (Full Size Patterns). Full instructions and hints for each project
A$19.95 +p&h

A-Z of SMOCKING
from Country Bumpkin Publications
Designed to answer all your questions with over 1000 step by step photographs in 128 pages. Very easy to follow.
 

A$34.95 + p&h

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A-Z OF BULLIONS
From Country Bumpkin Publications
A step-by-step guide to creating over 120 beautiful 
bullion roses and individual figures. 
One of a series

A$34.95 +p&h

The above are just a few of the approximately 100's of specialist Patchwork'  Embroidery & Needlework books currently in stock and we have access to. We have access to all major publishers and can obtain any book you require.

 

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