Embroidered Alphabets

are perfect for decorating linens and clothing. Van Nierkerk, who runs embroidery shops in Cape Town, South Africa, can supply threads and other materials for these projects.-LibraryJournal USA Learn how to create 26 gorgeous monograms in ribbon embroidery and use them to decorate a wide range of items including quilts, clothing, toys, journals, cards and home decor pieces. Each letter is beautifully reproduced in watercolour, with clear instructions for transferring the designs on to fabric. The step-by-step demonstrations show the basic techniques with easy to follow diagrams and close-up photography. There are gorgeous designs giving almost limitless scope for personalising special gifts. Packed with useful tips and ideas, this book is the perfect companion for ribbon embroiderers of all abilities.-Machine Knitting Monthly If you wish to personalise a gift such as a wedding present or to celebrate an anniversary, decorate towels or make pretty name tags, this book has wonderful ideas for monograms. The diagrams are clear and the illustrations of each letter are beautifully presented. There is also a stitch gallery with many different types of embroidery stitches which makes it accessible for the beginner with easier stitches, and also for the more experienced embroiderer who will want to indulge in the amazing embellishments photographed here.-Fabrications This book is well laid out and gives clear instructions for the method of work which is useful for both beginners and the more experienced embroiderer. For me some letters worked better than others. In the illustrations some embellishments seemed so ornate that the letter got lost, though that may not happen when actually worked. However, once worked they could be used to apply to larger projects like bags and there are a number of other suggestions in the book. There were various ways to work the letters and with the ribbon embellishment it was heavier and chunkier so would work really well on larger projects though perhaps it would be too much for the average sized card.-West Country Embroiderers Designed to appeal to the novice as well as the more advanced embroiderer, this book is an invaluable guide for anyone thinking about making letters and words in ribbon embroidery. Each letter is beautifully reproduced in watercolour with clear instructions for transferring the designs on to fabric. The step-by-step demonstrations show the basic techniques, accompanied by easy-to-follow diagrams and photographs of the embroideries. Designs include embroidered cards, plaques, boxes, journals and baby clothes, providing scope for personalising all kinds of special gifts. The introduction explains monograms, letters and words, how to create and transfer designs, which fabric to use, stitches and techniques. There's an informative stitch gallery and the 26 ornate letters of the alphabet with their templates.-Sew Today This excellent instruction book is packed with beautifully stitched and embellished letters enabling both beginners and acomplished stitchers to create letters, monograms or even words with flowing lines of stitching and textured ribbon additions. The author has included information on creating and transferring designs using the computer for scanning, copying and printing onto fabric. Useful hints on choosing fabrics and ribbons and stitch techniques are also included. A complete alphabet is illustrated with instructions and at the end of the book there are more ideas for cards and borders. This would be a valuable reference book for anyone interested in embellished ribbon embroidery.-Meg-online.info