A complete manual for the beginner through to the advanced smocker
The A-Z of smocking is designed to reveal every secret and answer every question you have on this timeless art. Over a thousand step-by-step photographs bring smocking within reach of anyone who can thread a needle.
This easy to follow guide shows all the stitches and techniques needed to create masterpieces 'painted' in thread. There are dozens of beautiful designs, each with simple instructions, a pattern and a stitch direction diagram.
Over 540 step-by-step photographs to help you create each one of the 8 featured projects like an expert, while learning more than 100 different goldwork and silk embroidery stitches and techniques.
The A-Z of Embroidered Motifs features over 120 bullion designs, 146 step-by- step photographs, hints and patterns.