Kew Book of Nature Samplers

This exquisite follow-up to the hugely successful Kew Book of Embroidered Flowers in the same series is written by needlework expert Trish Burr in association with The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.  It features: • 9 full projects • The projects in the book are arranged by skill level • Reusable iron-on transfer papers offering a fast and accurate method of transferring the designs onto fabric • Full-size templates • A starter project that introduces the reader to the most commonly used stitches in the samplers to follow, including long and short stitch, split stitch, satin stitch, bullions, and French knots. • 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. • Explanation of all the stitches needed • Gives thorough advice on preparation and choosing fabrics and threads – including a handy thread conversion chart.