Table of Contents

THE PROJECTS Winter: Winter jasmine & heather, Two posies, Red hellebore Spring: Viola, Two pansies, Lilac Summer: Honeysuckle, Butterfly Autumn: Blackberries, Autumn bouquet, Christmas STITCHES & TECHNIQUES Preparation, Starting the embroidery, Line stitches, Knotted stitches, Looped stitches, Filling stitches, Surface effects PATTERN OUTLINES Suppliers

About the Author

Carol Andrews is a creative embroideress and experienced teacher trained in botanical drawing. Her skills and talent for design are demonstrated in the stunning embroideries she and her pupils have worked for this book.

Reviews

'..exquisite designs... thorough explanation of techniques... excellent diagrams.' Needlecraft, Book of the Month 'Detailed step by step instructions ensure that each embroiderer will be ready to tackle any one of the 15 delicious projects... the instructions are clear and easy to follow... including the best written instructions for French Knots that we have ever seen!' Madeira News '..Carol Andrews has produced some stunning ideas for free-style botanical embroideries... clear instructions and stitch diagrams.' Classic Stitches