Kew Book of Nature Samplers (Library edition)

Trish Burr is a self-taught and highly-renowned embroiderer. Through research and practice she has developed this individual technique of surface embroidery. She is the author of several highly successful books including The Kew Book of Embroidered Flowers and Trish Burr's Embroidery Transfers. Trish lives and works in Cape Town, South Africa. For more information on Trish and her work visit www.trishbembroidery.com

• Foreword 6Introduction 8What is needle painting? 10Tools and materials 10Preparation 16Mounting your embroidery in a wooden hoop 20Stitch instructions 22Outlines 32Raised embroidery 34Natural dyeing 36Stitching the projects 40Useful advice before you start 40SIMPLE PROJECTS 42Starter stitch sampler 44, Poppy sampler 54, Wildflower Sampler 60, Sacred lotus flower sampler 68, Breadseed poppy sampler 76INTERMEDIATE PROJECTS 88Barn owl sampler 90, Bunny sampler 104, Butterfly sampler 118ADVANCED PROJECTS 134Pelargonium sampler 136, Dragonfly sampler 152The templates 168Using iron-on transfers 176

Library Journal Starred Review"The world-renowned Kew Gardens in London specializes in scientific research in plants and biodiversity. Fiber artist Burr (The Kew Book of Embroidered Flowers) is known for developing the needle-painting technique that’s also known as thread painting, silk shading, or long-and-short stitch. This book takes animals and plants that one can find in the Kew Gardens and meticulously renders them into exquisite needle paintings. There are nine full projects and one starter activity, perfect for fiber art enthusiasts. From beginners to more advanced needlework artists, readers can do each project as is or select individual elements to create their own projects. There is a brief discussion of the pros and cons of various materials to use in the projects. The author herself utilizes common, readily available materials. The well-illustrated technique instructions are also brief. For good measure, the folder edition of the book includes iron-on transfer templates.  VERDICT This book is exquisite eye candy for fiber artists of all levels. Libraries with craft book collections can’t go wrong with this purchase."