Cross Stitch Alphabets

Hélène Le Berre is a talented designer who graduated from the Duperré School of Applied Arts. She has been creating her lovely embroidered designs since 2007. She loves to play with bright colours, joyful and delicate patterns and to tell a little heartwarming story through her work. Her favourite embroidery themes are flowers and stories for children. Follow Hélène on Instagram @helene.leberre

These 14 lovely alphabet designs to embroider are inspired by natural themes including birds, animals and flowers. All the essential techniques are given and this 'must-have' book is for beginners and intermediate levels.

• The embroideries 8Animals: Light as a feather 10, All cats are grey in the dark 12, Centipede 14, A to Z notebook 16, Minute papillon! 20, Chatty as a magpie 22, ‘Rêves’ cushion 26Plants: Touch me who dares 28, Grow like a mushroom 30, Carrot top 32, ‘Initials’ apron 36, Catch a falling leaf 38, Under the sun 40Floral: Bells of May 44, Fresh as a daisy 48, ‘Say yes’ tote bag 52, Sakura 54, ‘Toute belle’ make-up bag 56, Blue flower 58Charts 60, Techniques & making up 86, Stitches 88, Getting started 89, Equipment 90, Classic fabrics 90, Instructions for making up 92, Acknowledgements 96