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AS&E

AS&E #27, Summer "94

  • 3-Full-Size Easy Patterns for Holiday Sewing
  • Sundress or Pinafore
  • Free Spirit Pinafore & Blouse
  • Classic Yoke Dress
  • Divine Cherubs to Embroider
  • Tartan Bishop Dress w/Matching Hat
  • Divine Round Yoke Dress with Heavenly Embroidery plus Shadow Work
  • Smocked and Appliqued Knickers
  • Yoke Dress for Dolls
  • Balmy Nights Nightgown
  • Silk Ribbon Embroidery on Basic Yoke Dress

AS&E #28, Autumn "94

  • Incredibly Easy Romper Pattern for Baby and Dolly
  • Full-Size Pattern for a Fantastic Yoke Dress with Rainbow Smocking
  • 12 Spectacular Smocking Designs
  • Perfecting Cables
  • Counterchange Smocking on a Yoke Dress
  • Crisp Sundress
  • How to Make Piping
  • Romper for a Porcelain Doll
  • Dreamy Bishop Gown with Sumptuous Lace and Embroidered Yoke
  • Lattice-Smocked Round Yoke Dress

AS&E #29, Winter "94

  • SPECIAL BIRTHDAY EDITION
  • Velvet and Lace Bishop Edwardian Era Dress
  • 3-Piece Ensemble for Young Squires
  • Exquisite Baptismal Robe of White Voile
  • Cheerful Square Yoke Dress
  • Classic European Garment with Bargello Smocking
  • Petite Round Yoke Gown for Babes
  • Fragile Bishop Gown with Shadow Work
  • Special Occasion Dress Smocked from Shoulder to Waist
  • Adult Nightgown in Flowing Voile
  • Magnificent Detachable Smocked Lace Collar
  • Quaint Child's Corduroy Smock
  • Multi-Sized Bishop Collar Guide

AS&E #30, Spring "94

  • Beautiful Multi-Sized Patterns
  • Superb Smocked Corduroy Coat
  • Winning Dress in White Sprinkled With Rosebuds
  • Simple Yoke Dress with Smocked Bands, Pintucks and Lace
  • Striking Dress for an Older Girl with Silk Ribbon Buds
  • Cream Bishop Dress with Shadow Work Hemline Motifs
  • Full Bodice Gown of Organdy, featuring Unique Smocking Design
  • 3-Piece Outfit for Boys--Shirt, Knickers and Beret
  • textured Cushion Smocked in Surface Honeycomb with Nottingham Lace
  • Special Instruction Section for Tea-Dyed Lace, Satin-Stitching by Machine, Alphabet, Suitable to Monogram, Shadow-Work and Construction Techniques

AS&E #31, Summer "95

  • Step-by-Step Photos and Hints
  • 4 Multi-Sized Patterns
  • Special Beginner's Edition
  • Sparkling Voile Gown Smocked to the Waist with Embroidered Braids
  • Floral Coatdress with Bullion Roses
  • Sensuous Georgette Adult Dress
  • Mystical Dinosaurs Picture Smocked on a Playsuit
  • Counterchange Dresses in Print Fabric
  • Wispy Angel Top and Matching Knickers
  • Quaint 4-Piece Outfit for a Glorex Doll
  • Endearing Gingham Dress with White Overlay

AS&E #32

  • Traditional Smocking, Counterchange Smocking, Picture Smocking
  • Fabulous Embroidery
  • Learn To Smock Frothy Full-Bodice Garment
  • Practical Square Yoke Dress with

    Stretch Knit Playsuit

  • Exquisite Porcelain Dolls with Embroidered Outer and Undergarments
  • Serene Front-Opening Bishop Gown Sweet Back-Opening Bishop
  • Gorgeous Embroidered Pilgrim Collar

AS&E #34

  • Magical Nightie and Dressing Gown
  • Multi-Sized Sundress
  • Elegant Teacosy
  • Picture Smocking for Beginners
  • Dresses for Princesses
  • Step-by-Step Instructions for Bullion Roses
  • Counterchange and Pleating Sleeves
  • Yoked-Nightie and Full-Bodice Dressing Gown
  • Yoked Sundress with Scalloped Shoulder Frills
  • Step-by-Step Photographs for Stitching Sleepsuits with Picture Smocked Animals
  • Yoke Dress with Easy Counterchange
  • Chambray Shirt for Little Cowboys
  • White Romper with Shadow Work Bears

AS&E #35

  • Step-by-Step Photo Instructions for Bound neckline, Crossover Smocking, Picture Smocking, Honeycomb and Diagonal Smocking
  • Easy-Care Romper Pattern
  • Full-Bodice Dress with Gold Beads
  • Gorgeous Coatdress with Pilgrim Collar
  • Bishop with Diagonal Smocking
  • Wistful Dress Bursting with Embroidery
  • Sunsuit with Matching Mop Cap
  • Party Dresses Drenched with Lace
  • Lift-Out Patterns Galore

AS&E #36

  • Colorful Picture Smocking for Boys and Girls
  • Brilliant Stitch Photos on ALL Aspects of Smocking and Construction
  • Fabulous Winter Dresses
  • Special Edition for Dolls, Bears and Little Boy Babies Rugby Top with Smocked Patch
  • Traditional Teddies Dressed in Tartan
  • Coatdress in Mix-an-Match Floral
  • Angelic Yoke Dresses for Porcelain Dolls
  • Raggedy Anne Co-Ordinating Print Dress with Picture Smocked Insert
  • Classic Navy Dress with Ladybird Theme
  • Front-Opening Romper with Sash and Shoulder Ties
  • Coathangers in Calico and Silk
  • 4 Lift-Out Patterns

AS&E #37

  • The Classics Poetic Gowns for Memorable Moments
  • Full-Size Patterns for Basic Yoke Dress, Divine Dropwaist, Matching Doll's Dress, Boy's Shirt and Shorts, and Carefree Sundress
  • Step-by-Step Photos for Bullion Flowers On Pleating Fabric and More
  • 2 Counterchange Sundresses
  • Full-Bodice Baby Gown with Embroidered Panel
  • Sumptuous Dress in Claret Moire Smocked to Reflect Gold Lace
  • Full-Bodice Party Dress with Bullion Embroidery
  • Dropwaist Dresses for Child and Doll
  • Full-Bodice Paisley Party Dress with Bullion Flowers

AS&E #38

  • 3-Easy Multi-Sized Sundress Patterns
  • Dazzling Romper for Babies
  • Elegant Smocking for Teens
  • Delightful Easy-Care Summer Dress
  • Charming Sundress featuring Freeform Embroidery
  • Glorious Bishop Gown with Matching Coathanger and Pincushion
  • Colorful Sundresses in Bright Floral Print and Tartan Fabrics
  • Liberty Dropwaist Dress
  • Elegant Navy Dress with Scalloped Collar and Sleeve Bands
  • Classic Embroidered Knit Cardigan
  • Step-by-Step Photographs for Double Cable
  • Flowerettes, Self-Covered Buttons,Smocking on Knit Fabric, Doll and Tote Bags, Plus More
AS&E #42

  • The first design is a "crisp, cool sundress of pure white linen", sleeveless.
  • Honey 'n Spice, counterchange sleeveless sundress.
  • "The Artist" basic yoke dress with bullion roses and a new geometric design using the Van Dyke stitch.
  • "Irish Eyes" (cover). A counterchange full bodice dress with a fish design worked onto the stripes.
  • "Victoria" a lovely baby gown in wool challis.
  • "Moonshadow", ladies nightgown sized 10-14 which features narrow peaked panels of smocking on the front bodice.
  • "Country Rose".
  • "Eternal Love" a lovely christening gown.
  • "Cherry Surprise" Bishop.

All of the dresses/nightgowns featured in the magazine have the patterns included!
AS&E #43

  • On the Cover: Out of Africa, an elegant coat and hat trimmed with faux fur
  • Endless Summer, a cute teenage sundress
  • A cuddly baby romper
  • Gorgeous gingham dress
  • Shisha, an exotic Indian inspired dress
  • Celebrations, winner of the 1997 South African National Smocking Competition - bullion roses on a delicate trellis grid
  • Milestones, a delicate bishop gown featuring French Valenciennes lace
  • Just Daisies, a pink and white gingham dress featuring daisy embroidery
  • Little Extras, two delightful full bodice rompers for boys and girls
  • Carnival, a vibrant striped counterchange sundress
  • True Colours, a classic square yoke dress in a colourful floral print

All patterns and designs are included.

 AS&E #44

  • Exquisite gown of sumptuous silk organza and silk dupionni.
  • Delightful yellow dress with a scallop collar
  • Charming pink bishop of Swiss hailspot voile
  • Enchanting picture smocked print dress
  • Unforgettable white daisy and navy check dress
  • Delightful sleeveless dropwaist dress perfect for the beginner smocker
  • Long sleeved, soft corduroy baby dress
  • Bright and festive Christmas tree ornaments
AS&E #45

  • Goodness a white satin cotton party dress with pintucks and embroidery
  • River of Diamonds a special occasion dress with silk ribbon pansies and bargello smocking
  • Savannah a liberty print dress with smocked insert and ingenious sleeves
  • Blessings a shepherd suit (boy's christening outfit) of soft winter white twill
  • Journey of the Heart, two counterchange pinafores with embroidered batiste blouses
  • Enduring Spirit, a twill nightgown with heirloom sewing, smocking and embroidery
  • Beyond Basics an exquisite sampler created with a myriad of threads, ribbons, and stitches.
  • Flowers of Africa a square yoke dress with long sleeves and embroidered Peter Pan Collar
ASE#46

  • Multi-sized pattern for fairytale dress
  • a beautiful smocked cushion to dream on,
  • Sailor Boy--two-piece romper suit for baby boys size 6-18months
  • CHILD's PLAY--classic bishop with a wide lace overlay size 3-6
  • GARNET - vivid cotton voile smocked in bright summery colours size 4-6,
  • EARTH ANGEL ivory silk dress with deep smocking and scalloped hem size 5-7
  • THE FAN a sophisticated smocked picture suitable for beginners
  • BEAR HUG back opening dress with picture smocked panel size 4-6
  • AFRICAN PRINCESS bishop dress with geometric smocking size 12-18months and 2-4yrs
  • LITTLE DOLL a colorful bishop dress, size 12-18mo and 2-4yrs
  • QUIET CORNER exquisite white cushion with pearlescent beads and embroidery
  • Step-by-Step stitching instructions.
ASE#47

  • Baby Blue: Bishop style dress suitable for beginners, sized 1-3
  • BLISS: A sumptuous gown for special occasions, size 6,7,8
  • The Train Lover: Tartan baby romper with picture smocked train, sized 6-12, 18 mo
  • Gifts from the Sea: A sleeveless dress of classic French navy, size 4,5,6
  • Black Magic: A stunning evening top with beading and sequins. Adult 8, 10, 12
  • Rejoice: A white christening gown smocked from the shoulder: sized 3, 6, 12 months
  • The Little Fish: Easy care dress with smocked tropical fish, sized 3,4,5,6,7, 8
  • The Perfumed Garden: Beautiful square yoke dress smocked with flowerpots, size 4,5,6
  • Step by Step Photographs
  • Also includes a very extra-special pull out section on smocking.
ASE#48

  • My Pretty Maid- white pique square yoke party dress with pictures smocked bows, sz 6-8
  • The Precious Bundle-versatile sleeveless baby rompers with brightly colored inserts, 6-18 mo
  • Goldilocks-bishop dress with wheat stitch scallops and bullion flowers, sz 2-4
  • The Pillow Fight-full length girls nightgown in cozy printed interlock-sz 6-10
  • The Tea Party-short sleeve pastel floral sq yk drs w/silk ribbon embroidery on collar sz 3-5
  • Star of the Show--Superb toddler ensemble with embroidered jacket and sleeveless dress sz 12-24mo
  • The Little Leprechaun--delicate long sleeve sq yk drs in winter twill, sz 2-4
  • Wee Care--precious little bishop gowns with miniature smocking designs in five tiny sizes
  • Step-by-Step Photographs for tracing bows shapes onto pleated bodies, piped sleeve bands, placement of buttons and buttonholes at the center back, twelve-steps to perfect Peter Pan collars, creating a perfect scallop edge, assembling the hemline tucks, fitting the collar to the neckline.
ASE#49
  • Calypso - Fuchsia and lime silk dupionni fantasy dress Sizes 8, 10 & 12 years
  • Riverdance - Classic navy cotton pique' sleeveless dress Sizes 4,5,6, & 7 years
  • The Blue Bird - Blue and white strip square yoke dress - Sizes 2,3, & 4 years
  • Cafe' au Lait - An elegant dress subtly smocked from shoulder to waist - Sizes 4,5, & 6 years
  • Ellie - Soft cuddly toy elephant with smocking and bead embellishment
  • Sweet Temptation - Navy linen blouse with lavishly embroidered inserts.  Adult sizes 10,12, 14 & 16
  • Quiet Time - Striking square yoke dress smocked in rich jewel shades.  Sizes 3,4, & 5 years
  • Woodland Fairy - Charming bishop style dress suitable for beginners.  Sizes 6, 12, 18 & 24 months
  • Playtime - Sturdy cotton drill overalls with picture smocked inserts.  Sizes 12, 18 & 24 months
  • Plus Step-by-step Photographs for:  Folded ribbon rose, Folded ribbon leaf, Chinese knot, Constructing the elephant, Double cable flowerettes, Using a bishop blocking guide, Inserting the smocked patches into the pockets, Using whip-stitch piping, Bullion roses on buttons, Bullion loop flowers, Beaded chain stitch & a Tassel
ASE #50
  • Tea with Isabella - Matching square yoke and bishop dresses.  Sizes 18mo, 2 & 3 years.
  • Beach Baby - An adorable romper with picture smocked teddy bears.  Sizes 6,12, & 18 months
  • Fireside Friends - Square Yoke dress with long sleeves.  Sizes 5, 6 & 7 years
  • Little Women - Three essential petticoats especially for smocked dresses.  Sizes 2-8 years
  • A Red, Red Rose - A memorable dress in classic Liberty lawn.  Size 4,5 & 6 years
  • Sea Daisy - Versatile short sleeved dress in printed gingham. Sizes 6, 7 & 8 years.
  • Evangeline - A beautiful heirloom dress for a special little girl.  Sizes 12, 18, & 24 months.
  • Gloria - Heavenly baptismal gown and bonnet in striped silk organza. Sizes 3 & 6 months
  • Soft Centres - Square yoke dress featuring petite pastel embroidery. Sizes 4,5 & 6 years
  • Step-by-step photographs - cable-trellis combination, neck binding with piping, how to make a thread loop, gathering, and tying the perfect bow.
ASE#51

Beautiful Party Dresses!!!!   Special Collectors Edition

  • Fairy Dust - A heavenly silk dupion and organza full bodice dress.  Sizes 3,4, & 5 years
  • Harlequin - Vibrant full bodice dress for the extrovert young lady.  Sizes 8,10, & 12 years
  • Heaven Sent - Blissful ivory silk dupion dress and matching bag.  Sizes 4,6,8, & 10 years
  • Moppet's Day out - Pretty Square yoke dress with bullion bows.  Sizes 2,5, & 4 years
  • Sugar Plum Fairy - Magical flowergirl dress with lavish embroidery. Sizes 4,5 & 6 years
  • Bright Eyes - Divine pink and cream three piece ensemble.  Sizes 12, 18 & 24 months
  • The Barefoot Cinderella - Dainty Liberty bishop dress.  Sizes 3, 4 & 5
  • Step by step photographs of bullion bows, side ribbon stitch, pin stitched applique' cord, Padded blanket stitch scallops, Blanket stitch eyelets
ASE#52

Australian Smocking Does Dallas - Photographed entirely in the state of Texas

  • Field of Dreams- Gorgeous square yoke in Australian wildflowers fabric
  • Texas Rose - Black and white gingham dress with bright red accents
  • Paper Dolls- Picture smocked dress with dancing paper dolls
  • The Happy Prince - Tailored full bodice boy's romper
  • Lone Star - Embroidered cotton voile bishop and knickers
  • Autumn Feast - Charming pillow featuring freeform embroidery and luxury threads
  • Iced Tea - Dreamy georgette dress with smocked front and back
  • Blue Bonnet - Full bodice dress with beautiful bullion flowers
  • Plus instructions and Step-by-Step photographs for Petal Collar-French Knot-Shadow Work Bows- Chain Stitch - Twisting the bullion knots - Stepped cable-wave stitch.
ASE#53
  • Sunday Best - An elegant two piece outfit in divine featherwale corduroy - Sizes 4,5,& 6
  • Star Quality - Silk dupion square yoke dress with beautiful smocking and embroidery -  Sizes 6,7, & 8
  • Child of Nature - Bright and breezy sundress with matching knickers - Sizes 12 & 18 mos, 2-3 years
  • Innocence - A dear little duo of rompers in sturdy corduroy or luxurious silk dupion - Sizes 3,6 & 12 months
  • The Godchild - Breaktaking christening gown with shimmering rayon smocking and embroidery - Sizes 3 & 6 months
  • Curlylocks - Two enchanting little back opening bishops in pink or blue floral polycotton - Sizes 2,3,&4 years
  • Summertime Blues - Complete smocking lesson for gorgeous sampler cushion with simple smocking and embroidery
  • Devotion - Classic square yoke dress in crisp polycotton, ideal for beginners - Sizes 3,4,5 & 6 years
  • Step-by-step photographs
ASE#55

The world's most Romantic Smocking

  • The Happy Child - Delightful square yoke dress with bullion knot daisies (cover) 3-6yrs
  • The Flower Seller - Easy care peasant top for fun loving girls - 4-10 yrs
  • Stepping Out- Bright corduroy dress with liberty fabric collar and cuffs - 2-5 yrs
  • Julia- Stylish A line dress in polyester chiffon - Misses 10-16
  • Young Love - A pretty party dress smocked with shimmering beads - Girls 6-8
  • Purple Passion- Fashionable smocked evening bag decorated with beads
  • Up, Up and Away - a duo of picture smocked designs for little boys
  • Little Rose- Exquisite silk dupion bishop dress with stripped silk organza sleeves - 3-6 mos
  • Princess Priya - Heavenly dress with shadow work embroidery - 18mos - 3 yrs
ASE#56

Joshua- Long sleeve top with picture smocking insert.  Sizes 18mos - 4 yrs

Maddie - Casual overshirt with counterchange smocking Sizes 4 - 10 yrs

Celia - Special occasion dress w/full bodice smocking decorated with dainty flowers - Sizes 4-6 yrs

Alice - Intricately smocked and embroidered dress in the square yoke tradition - Sizes 2-4

Alexandria - Lace trimmed demure coatdress with smocked and embroidered skirt - Sizes 5-8 yrs

Mimi- Eye catching outfit of smocked top and vivid floral three quarter pants - Sizes 2-4 yrs

Sarah - Traditional square yoke dress smocked & embroidered w/ dainty flowers - Sizes 3-6 yrs

Deanna - Classic white pique' shirt with smocked front yokes.  Ladies - 10-16

Morgan - Gingham bishop dress & knickers trimmed w/ white cotton lace - 6-18 mos

Step by Step Photographs for: replacing a pleater needle in the middle of pleating, transferring the design, Beaded flowers, Counterchange smocking, Beaded four step trellis, Single & double Van Dyke stitch

 ASE#57

This issue covers baby through 8 years with garments for casual, everyday and formal occasions.

  • 2 beautiful Christening Gowns with either smocking or shadow embroidery.  
  • For toddlers a fun filled overall and matching jacket embroidered with a parade of clowns.
  • Two sundresses for the warmer days ahead, one in vibrant pink with Brazilian embroidery and the other in a stunning tiger lily print fabrics with a white collar and crossover bodice opening.
  • And, three variations of the traditional square yoke smocked on floral fabrics. 
ASE#58

Another beauty from Australia.  Special feature: Smocking on Floral Fabrics.

  • Prince & Princess Charming - Flower girl dress and waistcoat & bow tie for pageboy Sizes 4-7 yrs
  • Miss Daisy - Sundress Girls 1-6yrs
  • The First Communion - Floral voile dress with shadow work embroidery - Girls: 6-12 yrs
  • Giggles - Classic square yoke dress with pretty embroidery Girls: 3-6 yrs
  • Twinkle Toes - Lace trimmed bishop with roses 3-6mos
  • Love Hearts -  Charming summer dress with ribbon smocking & Embroidery - Girls: 3-5 yrs
  • Liquid Gold - Gorgeous satin nightgown with smocked neckline - Misses: 10-14
  • Loving Thoughts - Waffle Smocked Pillow Cases
ASE#59

Another beauty from Australia.

  • Little Sweethearts- Two round yoke rompers, floral w/contrasting neck frill and blue jaunty sailor collar - 6-12 months
  • Sherbet Fizz- Delightful ime green sleeveless sundress - 3-5 yrs
  • Winter Garden - A charming floral cotton dress and cosy wool jacket featuring beautiful embroidery and superb finishes.  5-7 yrs
  • Sweet Dreams - Delicate nightgown featuring a bishop style bound neckline and lace trimmed frill.  Misses 12-18
  • Coquette - full length silk dress for young ladies - 10-14 yrs
  • Precious Angel -Lace trimmed daygown featuring heirloom sewing teachniques - Newborn - 6 mos
  • Sea Sprite -  Charming pink and white striped toddler's dress.  12mo - 3 years
  • Part 3 - Smocking on Florals
ASE#60

Another beautiful issue with smocking for babies, toddlers, boys and ladies

  • Midsummer Dream - Sweet Little Voile Bishop with dainty angel sleeves - 18mo-3 years
  • Hard Yakker - Sturday bib and brace overalls with picture smocked insert - 12-24 mos
  • Lavender Mist - Beautiful pearl-grey beaded gown with glorious lavender sashes - 6-10yrs
  • Heaven Blessed - Ethereal Christening gown with fully smocked yoke and delicate embroidery - 6-12 mos
  • Spring Bouquet - Charming lforal cotton basic square yoke dress - 3-5 years
  • Le jardin de Monet - Spctacularpicture smocked dress with bateau neckline - 4 years
  • Velvet Kiss - A classic velvet jacket with richly textured smocked sleeves - Misses 10-14
  • Sunshine - Adorable sundress with mactching knickers - 12-24 mos.
ASE#61

  • The Magic Flute - A sophisticated black silk dupioni gown.  Girls 10-14yrs
  • Flora - Pretty floral square yoke dress with cream smocked panel.  Sizes 2,3 & 4 yrs
  • Heart of the Country - Elegant blouse in soft cotton check.  Ladies 12-18
  • Summer Dreams - Crisp seersucker sundress - Girls 4-8yrs
  • Tiny Treasure - Sweet lace trimmed ecru top and matching pants.  Infants 3-12mos
  • Frangipani - Stunning navy and white halter-neck sundress.  Girls 5-7 years
  • Snowflake - Delicate angel top and matching frilled patns.  Newborn -6 mos
  • Mimosa - Classic square yoke dress with cream waffle collar and sleeve bands - Girls 4-6 yrs
ASE#62

Another pretty issues filled with 7 full size patterns, baby rompers, adult blouses and much more.

  • The Little Shepher - A Charming two piece sheherd suit with a pair of buttonup piped pants to complete. 3-12 months (boys)
  • Gidget - A gorgeous sundress and bag for girls 4-8 years
  • Gypsy - A pretty feminine blouse for ladies 8-14
  • Sea Breeze girls dress with smocking at the waist 4-6
  • Georgia Ladies blouse sizes 10-14 pleated neckband
  • Bright Sparks - Baby Romper 6-18 mos
  • Daisy Mae - a lovely basic yoke dress in blue with round collar 2-4 years

ASE#63

  • Prima Ballerina - Sumptuous silk dupionni dress graced with a swag of roses. Girls 3-6yrs
  • Petite Flower - Easy to wear wrap around sundress - girls 3-5 yrs
  • Water Baby - Crisp white full bodice sundress with sparkling gold beads - Girls 6-10 yrs
  • Liberty Girl - classic square yoke dress for an 18" doll
  • Mikah - Long sleeve dress with rich gold embroidery. Girls 5-7 yrs (on cover)
  • Fragrant Blooms - Beautiful smocked needlecase with an urn brimming with flowers
  • Carousel - Counterchange square yoke dress with beaded collar and sleeve bands - Girls 3-5 yrs
  • Party Time - Sweet summer top with matching hat and pink pants. Sizes 12, 18 & 24 mos

INSPIRATIONS

INSPIRATIONS, ISSUE 4

  • Full-Size Heirloom Gown Pattern
  • Breathtaking Brazilian Embroidery
  • Glorious Bullion Roses Step-by-Step
  • Delicate Crib Set
  • Cosy Slippers for you to Embroider
  • Floral Waistcoat (vest) decorated with satin-stitched flowers
  • Baby's Breath--Gown of Silk Georgette
  • Framed Embroideries
  • Lavender Sachet in Canvaswork
  • Red Tartan Slippers with Heavenly Embroidery
  • Step-by-Step Stitch Instructions

INSPIRATIONS, ISSUE 5

  • Step-by-Step Guide to Wool Embroidery
  • Snug Baby Butterfly Cocoon Beaded Slippers
  • Embroidered Angels
  • Pandora's Dressing Gown
  • Framed Swag using Ribbons and Threads
  • Magic Rooster Rug

INSPIRATIONS, ISSUE 6

  • Romantic Projects for You to Embroider
  • Stitch Book with Photos and Instructions
  • FULL-SIZE PATTERNS for Heirloom Garments
  • Bed Linen with Whitework Embroidery
  • Elegant Bedjacket with Lace and Delicate Embroidery
  • Exquisite Bookcover
  • Daintily Embroidered Silk and Batiste Dresses for Little Souls
  • Damask Embroidered Heart-Shaped Flower
  • Endearing Pincushion

INSPIRATIONS, ISSUE 7

  • Baby Romper
  • Bullion Roses
  • Ribbon Flowers
  • Discover the Joy of Embroidery
  • Stitch Book with Eight Pages of Step-by-Step Photos
  • Bridge Cloth with Embroidered Playing Cards
  • Romantic Nightdress with Shadow Trapunto
  • Exquisite Heirloom Shawl,
  • Lace Bonnet
  • Shoes
  • Elegant Evening Bag Sprinkled with Golden Roses

INSPIRATION, ISSUE 8

  • 150 Step-by-Step Stitch Photos
  • Embroidery for Baby
  • Traditional Stumpwork
  • Beautiful White Damask Fruit Table Napkins and more
  • Romantic Sampler of Hearts and Flowers
  • Delicately Embroidered Hand Towels
  • Cream Jumper with Ribbon Roses
  • Silk Satin Nightdress decorated with Ribbon Embroidery and Lace
  • Opulent Cushion Embellished with a Golden Swag of Ribbon Flowers
  • Silk Needlecases

INSPIRATIONS, ISSUE 10

  • Gorgeous Patterns for Babies:
  • Bonnets, Mittens, Baby Suits, Baby Shoes,
  • Spectacle Case, Pincushion, Bookmarks and more
  • Fourteen Easy Gift Ideas for Holiday Sewing
  • Elegant Heirloom Blouse of Pure White Linen
  • Endearing Woolen Hat Embroidered with a Band of Pretty Flowers
  • The White Rabbit-flower-filled felt rabbit
  • Bubbles--Two Snowy White Suits for Baby

INSPIRATIONS, ISSUE 11

  • Heavenly Nightgown
  • Storybook Blanket
  • Embroidered Coathanger made of Hand-Dyed Lace
  • Silk Thread Painting
  • Cute Mouse Pattern
  • Classic Canvas Work for Beginners
  • Sweet Baby Crib Set
  • Step-by-Step Photos and Instructions
  • Channel Quilted Cot Cover and Pillowslip
  • Golden Napkins decorated with Dainty Violas
  • Shadow Embroidered Lingerie Bag

INSPIRATIONS, ISSUE 12

  • Fabulous Gifts to Make for Christmas
  • Romantic Knee Rug with Bouquet of Ribbon Roses
  • Bright-Eyed Timeless Teddy Bears
  • Embroidered Linen Backpack
  • Learn to Knit a Gorgeous Floral Cardigan
  • Ivory Silk Angels to Decorate the Tree
  • Charming Soap Bag Embellished with Beautiful Blackwork
  • Breathtaking Christening Gown and matching Bonnet
  • Stitch Book with Nine Pages of Photos and Instructions

INSPIRATIONS, ISSUE 13

  • Fabulous Blanket Emblazoned with Grenadier Guardsmen
  • Heavenly Baby Jacket Embellished with Bullions
  • Classic Heirloom Linen Blouse with Lace Insertion
  • Elegant Silk Ribbon Embroideries for Framing
  • Calico Damask Cushion with a Patchwork of Dainty Motifs
  • Ticking Sampler Bag
  • Introduction to Japanese Embroidery
  • Lady's Linen Blouse using Heirloom Sewing Techniques
  • Footstool Embroidered with a Golden Bee
  • Stitch Book with Nine Pages of Photos
INSPIRATION, ISSUE 14

  • 9 Fabulous Projects
  • Exciting New Embroidery Techniques
  • 16 Pages of Step-by-Step Stitch Instructions
  • MULTI-SIZED Patterns
  • Stunning Step-by-Step Stumpwork with Jane Nicholas
  • Embroidered "Liberty" Ladies Blouse
  • Romantic Shadow Work Cushion
  • Enchanting Bunny Stumpwork Baby Blanket
  • Elegant Curtain Tie-Backs
  • Elizabethan Roundel of Intricate Stumpwork Embroidery
  • Ethereal Embroidered Bassinet Net with Co-ordinating Overskirt
  • Snow White Toddler's Dress Decorated with Hand-Stitched Madeira Applique
  • Step-by-Step Stitch Book
INSPIRATION, ISSUE 15

  • Spectacular issue brimming with embroidery ideas
  • Multi-sized pattern for a 4-piece baby outfit
  • Cozy woollen jacket with free form embroidery
  • Old world garden scenes to stitch and frame
  • Damask tea cozy with fuschias and wisteria
  • A special pure wool rug to snuggle into (we call it a "blanket")!!!!
  • Dainty heirloom garments for a precious doll
  • Stitch book featuring seven step-by-step photos and instructions
  • Stolen Moments elegant nightgown and negligee in sheer silk georgette
INSPIRATIONS, ISSUE 16

  • In Celebration of the Soil is an elegant cream cushion with ribbon-worked pansies.
  • A Mother's Joy are two delightful baby outfits of soft stretch fabric.  
  • The Masterpiece is a stunning framed piece with silk ribbon embroidery.
  • Encore is a sampler of twenty-four superbly crafted bullion motifs (and if you don't know how to make a bullion after this, there is no hope for you).
  • Mille Fiori is a machine-embroidered reversible vest of Liberty fabrics.
  • Creature Comforts is a beautiful wool-embroidered rug lined with a floral print.
  • Flights of Fancy are two windcheaters decorated with easy embroidery.
  • Worldly Goods is a lace-edged wedding ring cushion and heart memento.
INSPIRATIONS, ISSUE 17

  • Petite Amour, an exquisite baby quilt with wool shadow embroidery in soft pastels.
  • A Gathering of Dreams, a romantic bolster with intricate ecru embroidery on elegant damask.
  • Watermark, a sumptious silk dupion jewellery pouch (included monogram alphabet).
  • For Love of Coutry, an ingenious combination of a pillow and a quilt.
  • Strawberry Baby, an endearing romper in velour and matching cap (6-18mos) embroidered with stumpwork strawberries.
  • The Graceful Butterfly, a handbag mirror embroidered with flowers and a butterfly.
  • The Friendly Scarecrow, a fragrant herb pillow and charming embroidered picture.
  • Lady's Slipper, a framed embroidery of an elegant strawberry slipper.
  • Stitch Book, seven pages of step-by-step photos and instructions.
INSPIRATIONS, ISSUE 18

  • The Pet Bunnies is an enchanting bassinet sheet set.
  • Bird of Paradise is a richly embroidered black linen shoulder bag.
  • Wild Flowers is a painted terracotta pot overflwoing with brightly coloured nasturtiums.
  • Betrothed is an opulent cream moire' cushion with luxuriant ribbon roses.
  • The Woolly Sheep is an irresistible wool cot quilt with a country theme.
  • Standing Ovation is a bounty of thread-painted blooms that adorn a magnificent evening bodice.
  • The Love Letter is a sensual silk nightgown with a dusting of delicate embroidery.
  • Allegro is a regal tassel of rich luxurious colours.

INSPIRATION, ISSUE #19

  • Simple Pleasures: Four embroidered flowers grace the corners of a natural hemp table runner
  • Sweet Heart: A cosy easy-care outfit for little girls consisting of a dress, leggings, and hat, sized 12-24 months.
  • Spellbound:Dusky mauve ribbon roses are worked on an aromatic lavender bag.
  • Spun Sugar: A gorgeous flowergirl dress made of pure silk and lavishly embroidered on the bodice
  • The Great Escape: An award-winning rug featuring the silken blossoms of Australia's native eucalyptus.
  • Labour of Love: An elegantly embroidered silk shantung scissor holder and pincushion.
  • Rose Petals: Two fabulous coathangers covered with ruched chiffon and decorated with ribbon roses.
  • Constant Friends: An award-winning framed picture featuring a Ming-style urn cascading with ribbon roses.
INSPIRATIONS ISSUE #20

  • Richly coloured ribbon daisies on a sumptuous Victorian pinstool.
  • Delightful wool embroidered needle book - a perfect project for beginners.
  • Fabulous feathers decorate cosy pure wool singlets for the whole family.
  • An elegant parterre created almost entirely from knots.
  • A fanciful work of art derived from a time honoured Japanese tradition.
  • A diaphanous christening ensemble of soft filmy embroidered tulle.
  • A humble house brick is transformed into a colourful doorstop covered with pansies.
  • Three exquisite wedding mememtos of pale gold silk dupionni.
  • Bassinet rug with a cute appliqued rabbit in a cottage garden.

INSPIRATION, ISSUE #21

  • On front cover: Bathroom Finery - embroidered towels, purse and face washer
  • The prettiest floral blanket ever
  • Endearing chatelaine with little plump bears
  • Multi-sized pattern for this beautiful linen blouse
  • Splendid cushion for beginners
  • An intricate work basket by Carolyn Pearce
  • Make Believe--a soft wool rug strewn with delicate blooms in the gentlest of shades (blanket)
  • Impressions......a silk embroidered cushion edged with elegant birds
  • Sweet Nothings....genteel lace edged handkerchief purse of organza and batiste
  • Heart Strings....adorable bears dressed in exquisite Victorian bonnets
  • Stitch Book....6 pages of step-by-step photographs and instructions
INSPIRATION, ISSUE #22

  • Family Heirloom - A beautiful blanket for bears or babies
  • Sea Shells - Four linen napkins with a sea theme
  • Heavenly Dreams - Elegant lace trimmed nightgown with delicate embroidery
  • Botanica - Floral embroidered gardening hat and gloves
  • Hey, Diddle Diddle - Colourful nursey rhyme sheet set to embroider
  • A Scottish Thistle - Triket pot emblazoned wiht a stumpwork thistle
  • Safe Journey - Ingenious traveller's safe of topaz silk dupion
  • Portrait of a Flower - Glorious thread painted pansy to frame
  • Soap Opera- Two sets of beautiful bath linen to wrap yourself in
  • Stitch Books - Step-by-step photographs and instructions

INSPIRATION, ISSUE #23

  • The Magic of Herbs - Dainty set of three pillows combining sweet smelling herbs and stunning embroidery
  • The Creative Needle - A cottage garden embroidered on a ticking needlecase
  • Small Wonders - Unique beetle created with the goldwork technique of Or Nue'
  • Wild Rose - Six rose scented sachets with exquisite French braids
  • Cornucopia - Colourful tablecloth inspired by traditional embroidery found in Zimbabwe
  • Bunny Love - Cosy wool run emblazoned with four cute bunnies
  • Tara - Elegant framed embroidery for the romantic at heart
  • Illusions Classical white linen blouse with matching coathanger
  • Peace on Earth - Whimsical Santa to bring Christmas joy to your home
  • Stitch Book - Step-by-Step Photographs and instructions
Inspiration, Issue #24 - comes with Index 1-24

  • The Feast - Bright red chilies stitched on a man's apron and an oven mitt
  • Dare to Dream - Totally feminine silk dupion cushion covered with roses and pearls
  • Damask Rose- Romantic knitted cardigan strewn with delicate floral sprays
  • Fine Dining- Voile tablecloth embellished with shadow worked lily of the valley
  • Revival - Exquisitely embroidered coffee maker cover
  • Honey Bears - Delightful bag and honey pot cover with whimsical honey bears
  • The Butterfly and the Rose - Elegant Black satin jewellery box
  • Good Tidings - Two quick and easy Christmas cards to give with love
  • Childhood Dreams - Three piece doll outfit with an antique appearance for an 18" Modern Doll
  • Language of the Heart - Framed embroidery with buttons and trinkets
  • Stitch Book with seven pages of step-by-step photographs and instructions
  • Centre Liftout Pattern - Fullsize patterns for The Feast, Revival and Childhood Dreams
Inspirations, Issue #25

What a fabulous issue!  Ribbon Evening Purse, Birth Sampler, Scissor Pillows plus delicious appliqued cakes..

  • Birdsong - Birds from an English garden exquisitely rendered on a cosy wool blanket
  • Imagine - Nostalgic embroidery for a cute baby romper
  • Nine Lives - Cheerful johnny jump-ups upon a cosy hot water bottle cover
  • Faithful Companion - Three beautiful and practical canvas worked scissor pillows
  • Just Desserts - Organza table throw and carry bag with deliciously appliqued cakes
  • Life's Journey - Colourful Birth sampler to celebrate a momentous occasion
  • Wild Swan - Attractive egg ornament using a traditional technique of temari
  • Nostalgia - Exquisite silk and lace evening purse with ribbon flowers
  • Stitch Book - Seven pages of step-by-step photographs and instructions for Mitered ribbon leaf, Rhodes Stitch on canvas, Tent stitch on canvas, Straight gobelin Stitch, Twisted Chain Stitch, Blanket Stitch, Long and short blanket stitch, detached blanket stitch, and hand applique.
Inspirations, Issue #26

"Love These Wool Embroidered Bears!!!!  Lot's of goodies to tempt you ranging from  blanket stitch roses, wool embroidered bears, needlepoint & bullion roses, stumpwork butterflies, silk ribbon embroidered roses, to a lovely Lace Heirloom Sewn Dress for sizes girls 3-5.

  • Julia's Rose - Elegant standard rose with colourful stitched border
  • Devoted Friends - Six of Jenny McWinney's delightful bears, part one of a two part series
  • Forever & Ever - Special needlepoint picture frame with surface embroidery
  • Papillon- Award winning stumpwork butterflies for the collector
  • Nimble Fingers - Exquisite needlecase giving you a special place for your needles
  • Ribbons and Lace - Delicate special occasion dress of organza and lace
  • Delicate Pleasures - Beautiful linen handkerchief and sachet with tatted edging
  • Stitch Book - Seven pages of step-by-step photographs and instructions
Inspirations, Issue #27

Make our cosy quilt with these lovable bears

  • Devoted Friends - Six more of Jenny McWinney's delightful bears.  We have made them into a cosy quilt

  • Poetry of Flowers- Delicate embroidery on elegant linen hand towels

  • Summer Fruit - Pretty and practical damask drawstring work bag

  • Centre Liftout Pattern - Multi-size pattern for Silken Ribbons evening jacket

  • The Peony - Gloriously simple silk ribbon peony

  • Silken Ribbons - Silk Dupion evening Jacket

  • Loving Gifts - a selection of delicious little cushions

  • Stitch Book - Five pages of step-by-step photographs and instructions.

Inspirations #28

  • Playful Companions - A blanket project for dog lovers featuring two adorable dogs stitch in wool
  • Private Moments - Elegant Guest Towel
  • Country Life - Embroidered linen bag
  • Forget-Me-Not - Pretty Tape Measure Cover
  • Bush Friends - Wool Embroidered Cushion
  • Hearts and Flowers - Two matching wool blankets
  • Spring Fever - Cute sunsuit for summer
  • Strawberry Fields Forever - Amazing goldwork book cover
  • Earthly Possessions - Beautiful pot pourri sachet
  • Spring Bouquet - Cosmetic purse and tissue holder
  • Stitch Book
  • Centre Liftout Pattern - Full sized patterns for Country Life and Spring Bouquet, and multi-sized pattern for Spring Fever.
Inspirations #29

  • Rock A Bye Baby - A nostalgic Baby Blanket with Rocking horse
  • Bouquet of Flowers - Exquisite pansy blanket
  • Damselfly - A Masterpiece in stumpwork
  • Daisy Chains - To beautiful daisy cushions
  • Nature's Jewels - Unique gardening apron
  • Little Beauties - Adorable baby outfits
  • Perfection - Delicate ribbon roses
  • The Beehive Needlecase - Quick and easy needlebook
  • Stitch Book - Five pages of step-by-step photographs and instructions
Inspirations #30

  • COVER: Magnificent stool, cute and friendly
  • Embroidered cat
  • Cuddly blanket for cat lovers,
  • Teddy Bear applique makeup bag,
  • Easy canvas work,
  • Great competition coming,
  • Brazilian embroidery made easy,
  • Learn to decorate your clothes
  • Step-by-step photographs and stitching instruction
  • Dream Weaver liftout

Inspirations #31

  • Narcissus - Elegant cutwork daffodil evening bag
  • The Formal Garden - Detached chain topiary trees
  • Antique Gold - Lavishly beaded evening bag
  • Liberty - Unique stumpwork cricket
  • Little Imp - Colorful library bag - Shaded Satin Stitch Clowns
  • Golden Threads - Exquisite needlebook
  • Angel Child - White Waffle Pique Toddler dress with gingham frill, matching knickers, embroidered mushrooms and daisies - 12mos-24mos
  • The Four Seasons - Tiny pictures portraying each season
  • Stitch Book
Inspirations #32

  • Furry Friends - A warm and whimsical Rug
  • Elegant Traditions - Three gorgeous linen handkerchiefs
  • Elizabethan Dragonflies - An Exquisite Evening Bag
  • Loving Stitches - A dainty Madeira pincushion
  • Briar Rose - A wreath of beautiful thread painted roses
  • Heartsease - a luxurious woolen robe
  • Poppy Fields - elegant orange and cream embroidered cushion
  • Absinthe - simple embroidery on a classic cardigan
  • Stitch Book
  • Beginning series Teaching Needlework
Inspirations #33

  • Perfumed Memories - Lingerie bag with bullion roses
  • Gentle Blush - a charming, elegant hand towel
  • Wood Rose - a tea cosy with old world roses and forget-me-nots
  • Heart and Soul - a circlet of flowers decorates this gorgeous rug
  • Ethereal - Swiss voile gown embellished with ribbon diamonds and roses
  • Playtime - Four great designs for little boys
  • Fresh Fields - Embroidered carry on bag
  • Arabian Nights - Blanket embroidered with camels and corner tassels
  • Vanity Fair - Embroidered boxes
  • Stitch Book with step-by-step photographs and instructions

Inspirations #34

  • Safe Keeping - Double sided stumpwork pinwheel
  • Midnight Feast - Two thread painted mice enjoying a midnight feast on a blanket
  • Moments in time - An elegant Madeira worked guest towel
  • Blue Heaven - Pretty coat hanger with ribbon pansies and shadow worked bow
  • Silken Touch - Elegant little strawberries trimmed with crystals and embroidery
  • Gift of Flowers - A beautiful embroidery accessory with pockets for needles and scissors
  • Baby World - Two gorgeous day gowns decorated with embroidery & lace
  • Bath Time - Charming Baby towels with matching face washers
  • Stepping Out - Dalmatian puppies stitched on a winter white coat

Inspirations #35

  • Home Sweet Home - Two little sewing accessories to house your thimble and tape measure
  • Eternal Rose - A paperweight decorated with exquisite embroidery
  • Needles and Pins - Pin cushion with matching knitting needle bag
  • Enchanted Moments - Ribbon rose decorate this graceful cushion
  • Roses and Daisies - A Charming knee rug suitable for the beginner
  • Baby Bunting - Gorgeous sleeping bag for your special baby
  • Flower Child - Pretty and practical little girl's overall in gingham
  • Leading Lady - Embroidered Ladies Blouse from a commercial pattern
Inspirations #36

  • Learn stumpwork from the experts,
  • Elizabethan sweetbag features exquisite raised embroidery,
  • Bunnies and Berries Blanket,
  • Rose and Butterfly NAMETAG,
  • Hummingbird and Fuchsia Picture,
  • GLAD TIDINGS A sophisticated Christmas tree decoration
  • Tiny Teddies -- Perfect tiny teddies for the perfect tiny teddy gift (VERY CUTE!),
  • STITCH BOOK,
  • Sweet Serenity elegant monogrammed pillow.
Inspirations #37

  • Berry Delight - Clusters of miniature stumpwork beaded berries decorate the lids of tiny trinket pots
  • Markt Day - A gorgeous blanket trimmed with gold piping and backed and bound ith a floral fabric.features Mr. Pip and Milly Mouse returning from market worked in short and long stitch
  • Winged Desire - An exqusite sweet pea created with raised stumpwork embroidery
  • Rustle of Winter - A tiny fieldmouse sits among the ragged winter leaves - beautiful thread painting
  • Tiny Tots- Adorable cheeky little outfits for little kids cute appliqued kids - includes full sized pattern for 12 & 18 mos, 2-3 years
  • Golden Aura - a luxurious mohair rug decorated with delightfully simple embroidery - lavender & daises worked in mohair yarn & silk thread nestled in each corner.
  • Bliss - Wonderfully scented heat cushion with elegant embroidery - Delicate stitching on a damask cover of bows with clusters of wonderful flowers & trailing ribbons.  Bullion roses abound.
  • A Bonnie Wee Bag - This superb little bag introduces the embroiderer to basic Casalguidi techniques - The rich colors of the Scottish Thistle in four sided stitch, padding and detached blanket stitch.  Lined with rich plum satn.
  • The Beaded Flower - An exquisite design created to explore the technique of beading.  With a short history of beading.
Inspirations #38


  • For Love of Roses - A superb cushion with lush embroidery on rich damask
  • Forget-Me-Not - Pretty sprays of herringbone forget-me-nots on a blanket
  • Cherub - Angelic Little Girl's embroidered dress w/matching cardigan
  • Rosaline and Manfred - Charming little embroidered felt mice
  • Spring Garland - Miniature garland of exquisite Spring flowers worked in raised embroidery
  • Threads of Time - This little doily introudces the embroiderer to basic hardanger technqiues
  • Sports Day - Fun chusions for the sports lover
  • White Daffodil - Individual Carrickmacross elements form this elegant daffodil
Inspirations #39

  • Bluebirds - Superb cushion with lush embroidery on pure white damask
  • Des Fleurs Pour Grandmere - A child's charming little embroidered storybook
  • Solden Slumber - Seren gown embellished with flower sprays and ribbon scrolls
  • The Magical Pomegranite - Stunning botanical picrure portraying the King of Fruits
  • Ode to Winter - Gentle floral sprays border this coxy woolen blanket

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SPECIAL EDITION BOOKS

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A to Z Smocking Stitches

A to Z of Smocking by the publishers of AS&E

Contents

  • Fabrics
  • Needles
  • Threads
  • Starting & Finishing a Thread
  • Smocking Terms
  • Accent Stitches
  • Back Stitch
  • Background Smocking
  • Backsmocking
  • Bargello Smocking
  • Beads in Smocking
  • Bishop Garments
  • Blocking and Shaping
  • Bullion Knot
  • Buttonholes in Pleats
  • Cable Stitch
  • Centering Designs
  • Chain Stitch
  • Colonial Knot
  • Colour
  • Combinations
  • Counterchange Smocking
  • Crossover Smocking
  • Design Graphs
  • Detached Chain
  • Diagonal Smocking
  • Dolls, Smocking for
  • Embroidery on Smocking
  • English Smocking
  • Fabric Manipulation
  • Feather Stitch
  • Flowerette
  • Fly Stitch
  • Freeform Smocking
  • French Knot
  • Herringbone Stitch
  • Honeycomb Stitch
  • Horizontal Smocking
  • Inserts
  • Jigsaw Smocking
  • Knits, Smocking on
  • Laundering Smocking
  • Left Handers
  • Mirror Image Rows
  • Outline Stitch
  • Picture Smocking
  • Pistil Stitch
  • Plaid Smocking
  • Pleaters
  • Preparation and pleating
  • Prints, smocking on
  • Raised Lattice Stitch
  • Ribbon Smocking with ribbon weaving
  • Round Yoke Garments
  • Satin Stitch
  • Seed Stitch
  • Sheaf Stitch
  • Square Yoke Garments
  • Star Stitch
  • Stem Stitch
  • Straight Stitch
  • Stripes, Smocking on
  • Tartans, Smocking on
  • Template Smocking
  • Traditional Smocking
  • Trailing Vine
  • Trellis Stitch
  • Unpicking (Reverse Smocking)
  • Van Dyke Stitch
  • Vertical Ladder Stitch
  • Vertical Smocking
  • Wave Stitch
  • Wheat Stitch
  • Zigzag Stitch

INSPIRATIONS GIFTS 1996

  • 16 Glorious Projects Full-Sized Patterns
  • 300 Stitch and Construction Photos
  • Complete Embroidery Lesson with Every Project
  • Pretty Embroidered Linen Handkerchiefs
  • Elegant Coathanger with Silk Ribbon Embroidery
  • Spectacular Cushion with Ribbon Flowers
  • Opulent Pair of Spectacle Cases
  • Fragrant Sachet with Brazilian Embroidery
  • Exotic Pair of Aromatic Shoe Fillers
  • Superb Coffee Plunger Cover
  • Wool Embroidery on a Wool Beret
  • Tiny Brooches with Silk Embroidery
  • Embroidery Designs for Framing
  • Appliqued Aprons from Teatowels
  • Many, Many, Stitching Techniques

Inspirations Baby

Over 20 magical projects to create for your baby including:

  • a Receiving Shawl
  • goodies for the nursery to embroider
  • Bed Linen, Essential Undergarments
  • a Christening Ensemble
  • A beautiful Blanket to embroider
  • Baby's First dress.
  • Also included are step-by-step instructions for a smocker's knot, granitos, eyelets, loop stitch, shadow work variations, twirled ribbon rose, grub stitch, pleating, trellis stitch and raised stem stitch.

"The A-Z of Embroidery Stitches"....144 pages with over 1300 step-by-step colour photos! The complete manual for the beginner through to the advanced embroiderer. Over 140 stitches and stitch variations, easy-to-follow instructions for every stitch you will ever need. Cross-referenced index, spiral bound for ease of handling, invaluable hints on all aspects of embroidery, proudly presented by Country Bumpkin Publications, publisher's for the absolutely WONDERFUL magazines "Australian Smocking and Embroidery"  and"Inspirations" .

These are just five designs from this great book.  At today's prices this volume of plates is worth at least $35.00 if not more.

New From Australian Smocking

"Classic Smocking Designs"

We feel this is going to be a huge seller.  Everyone will have to have a copy, it's that good.  24 pages with ten superb geometric smocking designs suitable for all levels of smockers taken from out of print back issues.  This book will replace The Best of Australian Smocking.  Each design has the full color detailed quality instructions your customers have come to know and respect and demand.  Such a deal, 10 plates for the price of four!!!

Contents
  • Marshmallow Ripples
  • Butterfly Blue
  • Symphony of Roses
  • Dreamscape
  • Sweet Whispers
  • Dear Prudence
  • Precious Angel
  • Forever Young
  • Unrequited Love
  • Fairy Floss

A to Z Bullions

Some of the cutest innovative designs created with bullions as you can see from the cover.

Includes a step by step guide to creative over 130 beautiful and individual bullion roses and figures.  Excellent instructions for making a bullion roses, gosh there must be about 60 photographs - no way you can make a mistake.  Perfect for classes.

 While we are a 'wholesale only' company one of our many retail shop customers would be more than happy to assist you. Please look to our retail links page.

Attention Shops!  To place an order from our website please use our new wholesale order form


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