100 Essential Embroidery Motifs

Susie Johns

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Miscellaneous
01 December 2025

Needlework & fabric crafts; Embroidery crafts

Series: 100 Essential Stitches

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.

AUTHOR: 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 Let's Knit, Sew and Let's 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.

By: Susie Johns
Imprint: Miscellaneous
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 275mm, Width: 215mm,
ISBN: 9781784947057
ISBN 10: 1784947059
Series: 100 Essential Stitches
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 01 December 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Introduction Stitch Guide Tools, Materials and Techniques 01 Butterfly 02 Frog 03 Dragonfly 04 Spider 05 Owl 06 Penguins 07 Flamingo 08 Chickens 09 Cockerel 10 Parrot 11 Budgerigar 12 Peacock 13 Rabbit 14 Cat 15 Dog 16 Hummingbird 17 Horse 18 Birds and Bees 19 Camel 20 Kangaroo 21 Mushrooms 22 Cactus 23 Thistle 24 Dandelion 25 Acorns 26 Water Lilies 27 Apple Blossom 28 Artichoke 29 Rose 30 Pumpkins 31 Grapes 32 Strawberry 33 Lemon and Lime 34 Beetroot 35 Corn 36 Fig 37 Cherries 38 Peas 39 Carrots 40 Poppy 41 Seahorse 42 Turtle 43 Crab 44 Lobster 45 prawns 46 Jellyfish 47 Octopus 48 Dolphin 49 Starfish 50 Fish 51 Anchor 52 Sandcastle 53 Beach Umbrella 54 Lighthouse 55 Weather Vane 56 Yacht 57 Seashells 58 Palm Trees 59 Seagull 60 Beach Huts 61 Cottage 62 Shed 63 Garden Gate 64 Washing Line 65 Tree 66 Flower Basket 67 Beehive 68 Sewing Machine 69 Needlework 70 Pram 71 Artist’s Palette 72 Party Decorations 73 Cake 74 Fireplace 75 Truck 76 Place Setting 77 Teapot 78 Cars 79 Bicycle 80 Caravan 81 Mermaid 82 Dragon 83 Unicorn 84 Masks 85 Dream Catcher 86 Heart 87 Banner 88 Stars 89 Floral Border 90 Circus Tent 91 Paisley 92 Globe 93 Celtic Knot 94 Fan 95 Mandala 96 Crown 97 Rainbow 98 Fleur de Lys 99 Moon 100 Sun

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 Let's Knit, Sew and Let's 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.

Reviews for 100 Essential Embroidery Motifs

Susie Johns has provided a cute design for almost anything you could think to create, from flowers and flamingos to beach huts and bicycles. You will find dozens of ideas to inspire you, whether you are looking for a number of related motifs for a big project like a patchwork quilt or individual designs for personalised gifts or greetings cards. It’s suitable for all skill levels, making it a great addition to your craft library! * CrossStitcher magazine * This book is packed full of beautiful motifs to embellish any project. Themes include animals, plants, the sea, home and mythical beasts. They are perfect for cards, table and bedlinen, adding the final flourish to patchwork or appliqué or for creating your own unique sampler. Instructions and stitch diagrams are included. Whether you are an experienced embroiderer or wanting to expand your knowledge, this directory will be a winner. * The People’s Friend *

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