Step-by-step instructions illustrate every technique.

    It is no wonder that she now loves to create works that visually embody the elements of fairy tales. Best known for her richly detailed cross stitch interpretations of medieval scenes, Teresa uses her art to pique our curiosity about a time long ago and the fanciful inhabitants that reside at the edges of our imaginations. Compiled in this book are ten of her classic fantasy designs feturing fair maidens with flowing locks, resplendant castles shadowed by towering turrets, and mythical creatures of mystique. With each stroke of the needle, you'll bring these masterpieces to life and come to appreciate Teresa's skillful use of rich color palettes, elaborate shading and blending filaments, intricate borders, and specialty stitches. All of these elements beautifully unite to produce dimensional effects that seem to lift each stunning illustration right out of its frame. As you turn the pages of this magnificent collection, from Rapunzel to the Unicorn, may you be carried away with the distinctive talent of this magnificently gifted designer.Designs: Rapunzel, Day, Night, Magical Night, Carousel, The Castle Sampler, Stroke of Midnight, The Castle, Pegasus, and Unicorn.Includes general instructions, and a DMC & Anchor conversion chart.

    It is divided into three parts, each section crammed with essential information and valuable hints. Part One covers basic techniques such as reading a chart, the different threads and fabrics available, and how to get stitching with them. Part Two explores creative options including three-dimensional cross stitch, using metallic threads and space-dyed threads, and how best to use the different fabrics available. Part three explores the use of bead, button and charm embellishments, as well as combining other techniques such as Blackwork and Hardanger with cross stitch designs to create textural interest. It introduces designing a sampler by hand or computer, and adapting commercial kits and charts to create unique and personal designs. At the end of the book there is a comprehensive stitch library, an essential reference for those keen to develop their counted thread embroidery skills. This is followed by a design library comprising over 50 pages of original charts, allowing stitchers to explore all the effects described. Finally, finis

    Adventurous art beyond your wildest imagination!

    This beautifully illustrated, accessible book presents a look at some remarkable samplers and offers a concise history of the form as well. Arranged like an alphabet, Samplers from A to Z concentrates on 26 examples, each chosen to illustrate a key facet of sampler artistry. The topic covered range from alphabets, embroidery, and cutwork to landscapes, spot samplers, and whitework. Pamela A. Parmal, who is also curator of the current exhibition of samplers at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, provides an overview of samplers and their role in industry and education throughout their history. This succinct, colorful book is ideal for anyone interested in the technique, history, or astounding beauty and variety of samplers.

    Her fresh style is charcteristic of European designs.

    With clear, step-by-step instructions, Helen Heibert covers all aspects of the papermaking process — from growing and harvesting plants for a malleable paper pulp to embellishment techniques like dyeing, embossing, and laminating. With tips on building your own papermaking equipment, ideas for transforming junk mail into dazzlingly unique notecards, and much more, you’ll be inspired to let your creativity shine as you explore the endless possibilities of handcrafted papers.

    A mix of ancient and modern Celtic patterns is provided. Includes: Complete instructions for 12 beautiful Celtic wall quilts, pillows, and table runners. Elegant block, medallion, and border patterns, all given a fresh look with color-rich prints. Tips on making stained-glass style Celtic quilts with ready-made 1/4" bias strips.

    “Twenty-three threaded designs—earrings, scissors case, thimble and scarf holders —will empower even those without the eye for a needle to stitch merrily away; it’s truly any novice’s choice of elegant beadwares.”—Booklist.