Make beautiful flower embroidery designs with 6 step-by-step hand embroidery projects and a fully illustrated embroidery stitch dictionary! Learn from teacher Lorna Bateman how to create beautiful flower designs, using raised and textured stitches to recreate your own idyllic English country garden! She walks you through a variety of embroidery stitches–then shows you how to use them to create stunning individual flowers and your own garden motif.With plenty for beginners and nature enthusiasts to enjoy, this hand embroidery book includes sections on embroidering:English garden flowers, from A-Z Common garden insects, birdbaths, garden ornaments and moreA needlecase, scissorkeeper, pincushion, thimblepip, glasses case, and thread storerPLUS, a vintage bag to store your projects (includes a full-size pattern insert)With plenty of detailed photographs, a fully illustrated stitch directory, and outline template drawings, Embroidered Country Gardens is peppered throughout with invaluable hints and tips from the author to help you develop your own skills and unique style.

Make beautiful flower embroidery designs with 6 step-by-step hand embroidery projects and a fully illustrated embroidery stitch dictionary! Learn from teacher Lorna Bateman how to create beautiful flower designs, using raised and textured stitches to recreate your own idyllic English country garden! She walks you through a variety of embroidery stitches–then shows you how to use them to create stunning individual flowers and your own garden motif.With plenty for beginners and nature enthusiasts to enjoy, this hand embroidery book includes sections on embroidering:English garden flowers, from A-Z Common garden insects, birdbaths, garden ornaments and moreA needlecase, scissorkeeper, pincushion, thimblepip, glasses case, and thread storerPLUS, a vintage bag to store your projects (includes a full-size pattern insert)With plenty of detailed photographs, a fully illustrated stitch directory, and outline template drawings, Embroidered Country Gardens is peppered throughout with invaluable hints and tips from the author to help you develop your own skills and unique style.