{"product_id":"kew-book-of-embroidered-flowers-the-isbn-9781782216421","title":"Kew Book of Embroidered Flowers, The","description":"\u003cb\u003eWritten by needlework expert Trish Burr and created in association with The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this package contains the sumptuous book and transfers of projects from the book together in a beautiful hardcover binder.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFocusing mainly on long-and-short stitch and Trish's delicate, considered use of silk shading, the book contains all the stitches needed, clearly illustrated, and gives thorough advice on preparation and choosing fabrics and threads - including a handy thread conversion chart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe embroideries are reworkings of botanical artworks from Kew's Art Collection. There is one 'starter' project to encourage readers to try out the techniques, one large sampler containing eighteen small elements that can be worked individually or as a group, and nine further projects, including a striking spider chrysanthemum, an elegant waterlily and an opulent magnolia. All the projects are shown step by step, with an order of work diagram given where appropriate. The templates are included at full size at the back of the book.\u003cb\u003eMary Corbet's Needle 'n' Thread\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI’m not going to pro and con this book. If you love needlepainting, if you want to explore needlepainting fully, if you love botanicals, you’re going to love this book. You’re going to want the special folio edition. And you’ll find it a treasure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInspirations All Stitched Up - July 2020 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautifully presented in a hardcover folder, the book also comes with a set of reusable iron-on transfers tucked into the elegant cover slip, so you don’t have to hand draw your patterns on to your fabric. Naturally, if you prefer, all of the patterns are also provided for you in the back of the book so you are really spoilt for choice. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It is difficult to decide which of these striking botanical studies is our favourite, so taken are we by each and every piece. This is a must for any Trish Burr lover, as well as any lover of floral and botanical imagery. Make sure to secure your copy now.Trish Burr is a self-taught embroiderer who hungrily consumes all aspects of this fine craft. Through research and practice she has developed this individual technique of surface embroidery. Further details about Trish Burr and her books can be found on her website: http:\/\/www.trishburr.co.za\/Hardback folder with paperback book and iron-on transfer papers","brand":"Search Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304411746533,"sku":"NP9781782216421","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781782216421.jpg?v=1767730688","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/kew-book-of-embroidered-flowers-the-isbn-9781782216421","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}