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Country Bumpkin

Part of the bestselling A-Z series of specialist needlework books, this extensive how-to text focuses on garment construction for smocking enthusiasts and is the ideal companion to the A–Z of Smocking. Presented in an easy to use style, this book is overflowing with hundreds of step-by-step photographs and invaluable hints for creating beautiful heirloom garments from blouses to bridesmaids' dresses.

Search Press

A–Z of Needlecraft

A–Z of Sewing for Smockers

An outstanding embroidery reference filled with photos, patterns, and expert tips.
 
 From animals to airships to roses and lavender, this book features over 120 bullion designs, 146 step-by-step photos, hints, informative articles by experts, and patterns. For embroiderers, it’s a rich source of both inspirational ideas and practical advice.
 
 Beautifully photographed and illustrated, each individual motif is a miniature work of art and will enthrall experienced and novice needleworkers alike.

A–Z of Embroidered Motifs: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating over 120 Beautiful Bullion Flowers and Individual fIgures

A reference with projects, instructions, and photos to help you use this versatile technique and get gorgeous results.
 
 This comprehensive guide, a redesigned edition of the popular classic, shows all the stitches and techniques needed for thread painting, with fully annotated step-by-step photographs and detailed instructions for crafting glorious works of art on fabric.
 
 You’ll also find dozens of beautiful designs, clearly photographed and accompanied by a pattern, full instructions, and a stitch direction diagram.

A–Z of Thread Painting: The Ultimate Resource for Beginners and Experienced Needleworkers

The ultimate resource for needlecrafters on using these traditional, timelessly appealing embroidery techniques.

 In whitework, the texture of the stitchery, whether it be delicate or bold, creates the beauty and interest. In this book, over 1,000 step-by-step photos illustrate the creation of this beautiful, traditional white-on-white embroidery that has inspired needlecrafters for centuries.
 
 Encompassing candlewicking, Mountmellick, cut work, appliqué, shadow work and net embroidery, this comprehensive guide in the popular A-Z series includes many useful tips and fascinating historical information.

A–Z of Whitework: The Ultimate Resource for Beginners and Experienced Needleworkers

A comprehensive guide to many of the techniques, tools and tricks involved in creating beautiful quilting projects for any occasion.

With a variety of patterns and heritage techniques to try, amateur and accomplished quilters will find a wealth of information here. Clear, photographic step-by-step instructions lead the way through every stage of the quilting process from how to prepare a template or how to bead or embellish, all the way through to the final binding stages. Create a quilt to last a lifetime.

Part of the prolific Search Press Classics A-Z of Needlecraft series.

A-Z of Quilting: The Ultimate Resource for Beginners and Experienced Quilters

A comprehensive guide to everything you need to know to create beautiful garments whether you hand sew or use a machine.

Aimed at anyone who has ever wanted to create their own garment from scratch or just fix a hem, A-Z of Sewing covers machine and hand sewing techniques, with over 180 sewing techniques explained. All techniques are meticulously demonstrated with step-by-step photographs to achieve a professional outcome. Readers are encouraged to develop their own creativity with plenty of hints and tips used by professional sewers. Includes sewing machine basics, equipment and supplies, working with patterns and fabrics and troubleshooting tips.

A-Z of Sewing: The Ultimate Guide for Everyone From Sewing Beginners to Experts

A comprehensive guide to bead embroidery for all skill levels, featuring more than 30 versatile projects.
 
 With over 440 step-by-step photographs, A–Z of Bead Embroidery brings bead embroidery within the reach of anyone who can thread a needle. Find out how to work tambour beading, beadpoint, padded beading, how to handle sequins and bugle beads, and so much more. Discover the best tools for the task and learn to identify different beads by their size, shape and finish. Full of hints, tips and historical insights, and all patterns are provided.
 
Praise for the series
 
“The A–Z series has truly stood the test of time and remains one of the most comprehensive, easy-to-use guides available to embroidery, knitting, and crochet.” —Kathy Troup, Editor, Stitch magazine

A–Z of Bead Embroidery: The Ultimate Guide for Everyone from Beginners to Experienced Embroiders

A comprehensive guide to this beautiful predecessor to elastic for every crafter, from those just starting out to those looking to step up their skills.
 
A–Z of Smocking features every smocking stitch, clearly explained for beginners, but also has inspiring examples and new or little-known techniques to appeal to experienced smockers. It shows you how to work the stitches, read graphs, and select colors, fabric, and threads. Learn how to pleat and block a garment, with advice on different techniques such as ribbon weaving, counterchange, template, and freeform smocking, and much more. This book is bursting with hints for all the stitches and techniques, as well as beautiful photographs of smocked garments to encourage the reader to pick up a needle. There is even full advice on the fabric, needles, and thread needed, and a glossary of smocking terms.
 
Praise for the series
 
“The A–Z series has truly stood the test of time and remains one of the most comprehensive, easy-to-use guides available to embroidery, knitting, and crochet.” —Kathy Troup, Editor, Stitch magazine

A–Z of Smocking: A Complete Manual for the Beginner Through to the Advanced Smocker

A complete guide for ribbon embroiderers of all skill levels—whether you’re just starting or looking to step things up—with 40+ fabulous designs.
 
 The appeal of ribbon embroidery is timeless, and thousands of embroiderers have been captivated by its ease of use and fabulous results. In A–Z of Ribbon Embroidery,you will find every stitch and technique fully explained with step-by-step photographs and clear instructions. Accomplished embroiderers have compiled advice on choosing ribbons, fabrics, needles and frames, as well as a host of other hints and tips. There are forty exquisite designs with full detail provided on the materials and stitches used for every element and a helpful Ribbon Embroidery Index directing you to the appropriate step-by-steps for each technique. Templates, a pattern key and a comprehensive index make this a must-have manual for anyone wanting to learn or brush up on ribbon embroidery skills.
 
Praise for the series
 
“The A–Z series has truly stood the test of time and remains one of the most comprehensive, easy-to-use guides available to embroidery, knitting, and crochet.” —Kathy Troup, Editor, Stitch magazine

A–Z of Ribbon Embroidery: A Comprehensive Maunal with Over 40 Gorgeous Designs to Stitch

A comprehensive guide to fine needlework techniques that imitate French hand sewing to add a special touch to children’s clothes, wedding gowns and more.

The ultimate reference guides for needleworkers with amazing projects, detailed step-by-step instructions and stunning photographs. This best-selling series covering mainly embroidery but also sewing, knitting and crochet, was originally published by Country Bumpkin in Australia and has now been revamped for the modern needleworker by Search Press, with a fresh new design. 

Discover the delights of heirloom sewing, a collection of fine needlework techniques that imitate French hand sewing. The use of delicate fabrics trimmed with lace, entredeux, ribbon and tucks are common characteristics of this beautiful technique. Perfect for adding that extra special touch to christening gowns, children’s clothes, wedding dresses and delicate garments, this book has methods for every skill level. Filled with detailed instructions and useful hints, this reference book offers over 700 clear step-by-step photographs to help you achieve the perfect finish.