Easy, yet highly decorative, crazy patchwork lends itself to a wide variety of uses from traditional quilts to small boxes and bags, using a diverse range of fabrics and embroidery. It covers every aspect from choosing fabric to basic techniques.

With its emphasis on full-on colour, this book showcases more than 20 different designs from leading embroiderer Janet Haigh. Aimed at those new to embroidery as well as the more experienced needle worker, the projects cover a range of traditional embroidery techniques and stitches, but with a new twist. The projects have complete step-by-step instructions illustrated with watercolour artworks, and include cushions and an appliqué cot quilt. A glossary of stitches is also featured.

Sandi Leibowitz (Authored by), David Tallerman (Authored by), Tim Major (Authored by), Rose Blackthorn (Authored by), Gwendolyn Kiste (Authored by), Janet Haigh (Authored by), Scott T Barnes (Authored by), H.L. Fullerton (Authored by), Anjali Ravi (Authored by), Ingrid Taylor (Authored by), Luke Spooner (Illustrated by), Matt Andrew (Cover design or artwork by), Sarah Read

Concentrating on simple techniques using white and neutral fabrics, threads, and beads together with elegant but easy-to-work designs, this project book offers first-time stitchers and experienced embroiderers a hands-on guide to creating designs that have traditional roots but a modern look. Simple hand-worked embroidery, naturally colored fabrics, and several cross-craft techniques combine to create 12 striking projects with 20 elegant and contemporary designs. The embroidery projects, each presented with step-by-step instructions and color illustrations, include an embellished linen heart, a drawn-threadwork throw, an embroidered tote bag, a pair of lace-edged slippers, a beaded evening bag, a beaded choker, a glamorous quilted gauze pillow, and a beaded patchwork picture frame. Information on basic embroidery techniques, choosing fabrics and equipment, and resizing and transferring designs is also provided.

Flowers are the universally popular motif for embroidery, whether for small decorative embellishments on clothes and household linens or for large embroidered pictures suitable for framing. Janet Haigh presents inspirational designs and techniques for creating a wide range of popular flowers in crewelwork, applique, and counted cross-stitch. Motifs that can be replicated and comprehensive how-to-work instructions are provided for each of the 40 flowers depicted, such as dahlias, daffodils, geraniums, irises, peonies, poppies, tulips, roses, and water lilies. - Inspirational designs drawn from nature for the most popular embroidery flowers - Practical step-by-step instructions for every stitch - Motifs and how-to-work diagrams for all designs

Bringing together simple techniques and beautiful natural fabrics with elegant but easy-to-work designs, this workbook offers first-time stitchers and experienced embroiderers alike a hands-on guide for injecting garments and accessories with a marvelous palette of color. Simple hand-worked embroidery, exquisite natural fabrics, and several cross-craft techniques combine to create 12 striking projects with 20 elegant and contemporary designs. The embroidery projects, each presented with step-by-step instructions and color illustrations, include a floral motif on a pair of Mexican-style espadrilles, a bull's-eye pillow created in multicolored wool applique, a beaded evening bag, a crazy patchwork cover for books and pillows, a heart applique quilt for a children's bed, traditional floral motifs for a shirt or pair of jeans, and a flame-stitch canvas pillow.

The tranquil elegance of Japan is showcased in these beautiful quilted accessories that will complement any style of decor. Inspired by Japanese tradition, each project combines the fabrics and motifs of the East with the ease and versatility of Western techniques. This extraordinary collection of luxurious accents and gifts will give any decor a sophisticated Japanese look. -- Features 18 easy-to-make quilted projects, from small wall hangings and pillows to full-size quilts and room screens -- Contains step-by-step chapters arranged by season, presenting a unique set of designs and colors for every time of year -- Includes a sizeable pattern library, with traditional Japanese motifs to trace, reduce, or enlarge