Create beautiful motifs to embellish any project, big or small, with this directory of 100 embroidery designs. Grouped by theme, the designs in the book include animals (mammals, birds and insects), plants (flowers, fruits and vegetables), the sea, home, mythical creatures as well as some popular decorative patterns. Add the motifs to a patchwork quilt, gifts, framed pictures, or greetings cards. It is a perfect resource for novices, and an inspirational reference guide for more experienced embroiderer.
Introduction 6
Tools and Materials 8
Techniques 12
Choosing Colours 17
Stitch Guide 18
Butterflies 26
Frog 27
Dragonfly 28
Spider 29
Owl 30
Penguins 31
Flamingo 32
Chickens 33
Cockerel 34
Parrot 35
Budgerigar 36
Peacock 37
Rabbit 38
Cat 39
Dog 40
Hummingbird 41
Horse 42
Birds and Bees 43
Camel 44
Kangaroos 45
Mushrooms 46
Cactus 47
Thistle 48
Dandelion 49
Acorns 50
Water Lilies 51
Apple Blossom 52
Artichoke 53
Rose 54
Pumpkins 55
Grapes 56
Strawberries 57
Lemon and Lime 58
Beetroot 59
Corn 60
Figs 61
Cherries 62
Peas 63
Carrots 64
Poppy 65
Seahorse 66
Turtle 67
Crab 68
Lobster 69
Prawns 70
Jellyfish 71
Octopus 72
Dolphin 73
Starfish 74
Fish 75
Anchor 76
Sandcastle 77
Beach Umbrella 78
Lighthouse 79
Weather Vane 80
Yacht 81
Seashells 82
Palm Trees 83
Seagull 84
Beach Huts 85
Cottage 86
Shed 87
Garden Gate 88
Washing Line 89
Tree 90
Flower Basket 91
Beehive 92
Sewing Machine 93
Needlework 94
Pram 95
Artists Palette 96
Party Decorations 97
Cake 98
Fireplace 99
Truck 100
Place Setting 101
Teapot 102
Cars 103
Bicycle 104
Caravan 105
Mermaid 106
Dragon 107
Unicorn 108
Masks 109
Dream Catcher 110
Heart 111
Banner 112
Stars 113
Floral Border 114
Circus Tent 115
Paisley 116
Globe 117
Celtic Knot 118
Fan 119
Mandala 120
Crown 121
Rainbow 122
Fleur de Lys 123
Moon 124
Sun 125
Index 126
Susie Johns is an artist and designer who has written dozens of craft books, including 100 Essential Embroidery Stitches, Flower Embroidery, Circus Embroidery, Knitted Pets, Knitted Woodland Creatures, 100 Essential Knitting Stitches, How to Embroider, Fat Quarter: Bags & Purses and Fat Quarter: Vintage. Her patterns and designs appear regularly in consumer craft magazines in the UK, such as Lets Knit, Sew and Lets Get Crafting, and she has written numerous patterns for suppliers such as DMC. She has also demonstrated various crafts on television.
Susie studied Fine Art at The Slade School and went on to pursue a career in publishing as an editor before becoming freelance. Alongside her writing career, she teaches drawing and painting at a local adult education college. She also runs classes and workshops on knitting and crochet and has been involved in a number of textile-based community projects in and around London, where she lives.
