The Kew Book of Nature Samplers (Library edition)

10 Exquisite Embroidery Projects

Trish Burr

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Search Press Ltd
30 June 2023

Embroidery crafts

This exquisite book, a follow-up to the massively successful Kew Book of Embroidered Flowers, is written by needlework expert Trish Burr in association with The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

It features a starter project that introduces the reader to the most commonly used stitches, including long-and-short stitch, split stitch, satin stitch, bullions and French knots, then nine full sampler projects. The samplers feature a vast array of fauna and flora, including butterflies, bugs, birds, a rabbit and a hedgehog; lotuses, foxgloves, poppies, toadstools, and numerous wildflowers.

The book explains all the stitches needed, and gives thorough advice on preparation and choosing fabrics and threads – including a handy thread conversion chart. All the projects are shown step-by-step, with an order of work diagram given where appropriate. The templates are included at full size.

This stunning yet practical book is a must-have for anyone interested in capturing the intricacy of nature in thread.

By: Trish Burr
Imprint: Search Press Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 280mm, Width: 216mm,
Weight: 567g
ISBN: 9781800920309
ISBN 10: 180092030X
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 30 June 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Foreword 6 Introduction 8 What is needle painting? 10 Tools and materials 10 Preparation 16 Mounting your embroidery in a wooden hoop 20 Stitch instructions 22 Outlines 32 Raised embroidery 34 Natural dyeing 36 Stitching the projects 40 Useful advice before you start 40 SIMPLE PROJECTS 42 Starter stitch sampler 44, Poppy sampler 54, Wildflower Sampler 60, Sacred lotus flower sampler 68, Breadseed poppy sampler 76 INTERMEDIATE PROJECTS 88 Barn owl sampler 90, Bunny sampler 104, Butterfly sampler 118 ADVANCED PROJECTS 134 Pelargonium sampler 136, Dragonfly sampler 152 The templates 168 Using iron-on transfers 176

Trish Burr is a self-taught and highly-renowned embroiderer. Through research and practice she has developed this individual technique of surface embroidery. She is the author of several highly successful books including The Kew Book of Embroidered Flowers and Trish Burr's Embroidery Transfers. Trish lives and works in Cape Town, South Africa. For more information on Trish and her work visit www.trishbembroidery.com

Reviews for The Kew Book of Nature Samplers (Library edition): 10 Exquisite Embroidery Projects

"Library Journal Starred Review ""The world-renowned Kew Gardens in London specializes in scientific research in plants and biodiversity. Fiber artist Burr (The Kew Book of Embroidered Flowers) is known for developing the needle-painting technique that’s also known as thread painting, silk shading, or long-and-short stitch. This book takes animals and plants that one can find in the Kew Gardens and meticulously renders them into exquisite needle paintings. There are nine full projects and one starter activity, perfect for fiber art enthusiasts. From beginners to more advanced needlework artists, readers can do each project as is or select individual elements to create their own projects. There is a brief discussion of the pros and cons of various materials to use in the projects. The author herself utilizes common, readily available materials. The well-illustrated technique instructions are also brief. For good measure, the folder edition of the book includes iron-on transfer templates. VERDICT This book is exquisite eye candy for fiber artists of all levels. Libraries with craft book collections can’t go wrong with this purchase."""