<p>12 pages in color &amp; 50 b/w illustrations! Discover the classic beauty of Schwalm embroidery, a late 18th- to 19th-century form of whitework embroidery that incorporates surface stitches, pulled fabric, drawn thread, needlelace, and needleweaving. Featuring such traditional design elements as hearts, tulips, pinecones, flowers, fruit, leaves, and doves, the projects in this unique fully illustrated collection are rich in old-world charm. By making table linens, a pincushion with matching needlecase, a sampler, and more, needleworkers will be able to explore the many facets of this intriguing form of embroidery. A convenient stitch glossary and designs suitable for beginners, as well as those for people with some experience in Schwalm, make this a wonderful resource for anyone interested in taking their handiwork into a new realm. Trim size: 8 1/2 x 11.</p>

Schwalm Embroidery: Techniques and Designs (Milner Craft Series)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Bishop, Christine

Crafts & Hobbies

Sally Milner Pub

<p>The intricate designs of a lost art come to life in this illuminating instructional guide. Beautiful and delicate Schwalm embroidery is a form of whitework that uses surface stitches, pulled fabric, drawn thread, needlelace, and weaving. Precise instructions on fabric preparation and stitching technique, full-color photographs, and transferable patterns simplify a host of projects; some designs are suitable for beginners, like a dainty, lace-edged tea cozy while others cater to the more advanced needlecrafters. Each piece incorporates elements of the Tree of Life—hearts, flowers, fruit, leaves, sun, and dove—traditional hallmarks of Schwalm design. An illustrated glossary of stitches completes this unique volume, a must-have for everyone with a serious interest in needlework.</p>

Sally Milner

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Schwalm Embroidery: Techniques and Designs (Milner Craft Series)

Schwalm Embroidery: Techniques and Designs (Milner Craft Series)