Long and Short Stitch Embroidery

Trish Burr has selected beautiful flowers and interpreted them in her own unique style to present a stunning collection of embroideries. Meticulous in details, these flowers are brought to life by the use of lustrous threads and an intuitive use of simple stitches. With clear step-by-step instructions and full size templates, this beautiful book will be a 'must have' for any embroiderer's library.

'This book is a delight; the embroideries look real and are an inspiration.' Merseyside Embroiderer's Guild

Book Contents

Acknowledgements; Preface; Introduction; Materials; Techniques; Tips for working the designs; Stitch glossary; The Projects - Starter Flowers: Flower one; Flower two; Flower three; Flower four; Small Flower Motifs: Red anemone; Sunflower; Purple bellflower; Flower Projects: Rose; Rosebud; Cream pansy; Purple pansy; Hibiscus; Iceland poppy; Arum lily; Flame lily; Magnolia; Purple bearded iris; Rust red bearded iris; Protea; Pink sweet peas; Field poppies; Recommended Reading; Suppliers.