The Handpicked Collection - 4.00
Following the launch of this new series, Handpicked Collection 4 is the latest release, showcasing irresistible projects by twelve exceptional creators, featuring work by much-loved designers alongside rising stars in the embroidery world.
Each project is superbly presented complete with step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process of re-creating each design.
‘The Handpicked Collection 4’ features the following projects:
Dandelions & Buttercups by Jane Nicholas - Stumpwork study of dandelions and buttercups with a butterfly in shades of copper and blue | Great Escape by Jenny McWhinney - Blanket with a cheerful scene of a little rabbit chasing butterflies, distracted by a grasshopper friend | Kelmscott by Louise Spriggs - Workbox, pincushion and scissor sheath with scrolling stems of brightly coloured lilies and berries | Lavender & Lace by Deborah Love - Linen sachet with decorative bands of counted work forming pretty lace patterns | Pansy by Susan Casson & Susan Porter - Stumpwork pansy in shades of yellow and violet, and a visiting bee with gossamer wings |
Paradise Lost by Helen Richman - Crewel cushion featuring a glorious bird on a flowering branch and finished with a twisted cord trim | Samarkand by Margaret Lee - Richly beaded table mat with goldwork inspired by the architecture of an ancient city | Simple Fare by Maria Rita Faleri - Table runner with knotted tassels and geometric design worked using Catherine de’ Medici stitch | Superb Fairy Wren by Trish Burr - Much-loved wren with vivid plumage depicted in surface embroidery with blossoms and foliage | The Noble Oak by Di Kirchner - Three-dimensional, life-like acorns and oak leaves combined to create a fabulous brooch | Tulip Time by Anna Scott - Crewel pincushion and matching scissor sheath with brightly coloured tulips and lilies | Twinkle Toes by Noriko Livingstone - Navy blue linen baby shoes with floral surface embroidery and velvet ribbon ties.
The Handpicked Collection - 3.00
The Handpicked collection continues to grow with 12 stunning NEW projects.
Enjoy work from some of the world’s most talented and highly regarded needlework artisans, with 12 new needlework projects, never released before, to ignite your passion and creativity.
Each project is superbly presented complete with step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process of re-creating each design.
Featured Projects
'The Handpicked Collection 3' features the following projects:
Butterfly Romance by Helen M. Stevens - Silk embroidery depicting butterflies with liliums, globe thistles and cone flower in silk embroidery | Tessellation by Christine P. Bishop - Table mat in counted thread embroidery with a softly coloured repeating motif | Artichoke & Persimmons by Anna Scott - Cushion with a sophisticated crewel design of stylised fruits and flowers | Mirror, Mirror by Susan O'Connor - Luxurious mirror frame worked with curling stems of Elizabethan flowers | Daisy Hussif by Di Kirchner - Counted thread hussif with matching pincushion, needle minder and scissor fob | Pink Lily by Colleen Goy - Silk sachet with a glorious, threadpainted flower in shades of pink | Snowflakes by Joanna Jakuszewska - Three snowflake decorations showcasing Richelieu embroidery | A Peaceful Moment by Laurence Lieblich - A dove amidst colourful flowers in surface embroidery | Stjarnljus by Katherine Kennedy - Small towel with a repeating star motif in Swedish weaving | Yozakura by Margaret Lee - Stunning pouch embellished with cherry blossoms in Japanese-style bead embroidery | Spring Burst by Hazel Blomkamp - Hand-quilted pouch with Jacobean-style design incorporating needlelace and weaving | Remember Me by Kim Beamish - Exquisite Hardanger and counted thread mat inspired by an antique textile.
The Handpicked Collection - 2.00
For the first time ever, twelve original Handpicked projects are now available in book format. Previously released as individual patterns, these 12 stunning projects are now available in book format.
Each project is superbly presented with detailed photography and step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process of re-creating each design.
Featured Projects
'The Handpicked Collection 2' features the following projects:
April Flowers by Di van Niekerk - A beautiful bouquet of wildflowers worked over a printed background using hand-painted silk ribbons | Mandala Magic by Laurence Lieblich - A spectacular, floral mandala in gentle shades of green and blue | Bumblebee by Trish Burr - A striking bumblebee, worked in Trish's unique ‘Whitework with Colour’ technique | Treasure by Margaret Lee - Card wallet embellished with sparkling beads | Winter's Frost by Wendy Innes - A sparkling Christmas bouquet of poinsettia and mistletoe | Victorian Christmas by Kim Beamish - A set of pretty sewing accessories embellished with delicate pulled thread work and festive holly | In a Country Garden by Lorna Bateman - A charming trio of scissor sheath, needle minder and scissor stand sprinkled with dainty flowers | Vivace by Di Kirchner - A superb silk box resplendant with colourful flowers and tiny insects | Ladybird, Ladybird by Trish Burr - A superb study of a ladybird, worked with stranded cotton onto fine white linen | Elizabeth in Repose by Betsy Morgan - An unusual vertical band sampler featuring a variety of classic motifs | Aquile by Maria Rita Faleri - An ancient symbol, worked with ivory thread onto natural linen, to create a wonderfully contemporary cushion cover | Poinsettia Heart by Lorna Bateman - Heart-shaped ornament embellished with silk ribbon flowers and beading.
The Handpicked Collection - 1.00
For the first time ever, ten original Handpicked projects are now available in book format. Previously released as individual patterns, these 10 stunning projects are now available in book format.
Each project is superbly presented with detailed photography and step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process of re-creating each design.
Featured Projects
'The Handpicked Collection 1' features the following projects:
Fruit of the Vine by Maria Rita Faleri - Luscious grapes are formed with clever knots, creating these fun tassels | Autumn Harvest by Ana Mallah - Glorious stumpwork garland celebrating autumn’s spectacular bounty | Tudor Rose & Pomegranate by Cynthia Jackson - 16th century goldwork and silk embroidery techniques shine in this homage to a royal coronation | Mushroom Magic by Ana Mallah - A delightful mushroom pot with a handy pincushion top | Starlight by Taetia McEwen - Enchanting lampshade with garden friends wishing on the first star | Seasons in the Sun by Helen M. Stevens - A magical circlet of seasonal blooms and berries | Keeping Cosy by Deborah Love - Charming tea cosy embellished with Deerfield embroidery and bobble trim | Lotus by Margaret Lee | Japanese goldwork and bead embroidery combine harmoniously in this stunning flower design | Four Corners by Di Kirchner - Elegant and richly shaded crewelwork panel on sturdy linen twill, perfect to use as an insert for a wooden footstool base | Gifts from the Sea by Elisabetta Sforza - Drawstring sachet with pretty seaside scene.