The A - Z Series By Country Bumpkins

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The price of these books has just dropped from our supplier, that means they're clearing them out - so I've put them all on this page,

from Quilting to Stumpwork. If the books outweight the shipping charges, we will charge actual shipping. :)

A-Z of Embroidered Flowers By Country Bumpkin (Item #AZEFS)

The fifth book in the best selling A-Z series, this book offers a treasure trove for beginners and beyond. Whether you are a novice or a professional, the A-Z of Embroidered Flowers will give you fresh ideas, new perspectives, renewed confidence and bring a work of art within reach of anyone who can thread a needle.

If you’re a lover of embroidery, you’re a lover of all things beautiful and the beauty of nature is captured most exquisitely in the glorious blooms nature throws us each season.This ‘how to guide’ features 112 glorious floral embroideries, but the best part is that the techniques you’ll learn while recreating these designs can be adapted to use on your own beautiful projects for years to come!

You'll find 122 step-by-step photographs to help you create each one of these beautiful designs like an expert, while learning 43 different stitches and techniques.Each design is presented with clear colour photographs, detailed instructions, patterns and stitch direction diagrams, making it easy to recreate these superb embroideries.Enjoy learning some interesting facts about the flowers you’re stitching and use this book to help decorate your garments, your home - your life!

A-Z of Thread Painting By Country Bumpkin (Item #AZTPS)

Be inspired by these stunning designs from some of the world's best embroiderers. A-Z of Thread Painting showcases dozens of stunning designs from world class embroiderers such as Susan O'Connor, Jenny McWhinney, Tanja Berlin and Wendy Innes among others.

Whether you are a novice or a professional, the A-Z of Thread Painting will give you fresh ideas, new perspectives, renewed confidence and bring thread painting within reach of anyone who can thread a needle.This ‘how to guide’ features 28 stunning projects, but the best part is that the techniques you’ll learn while recreating these designs can be adapted to use on your own beautiful projects for years to come!

You'll find 186 step-by-step photographs to help you create each one of these beautiful designs like an expert, while learning 15 different stitches and techniques. Each design is presented with clear colour photographs, detailed instructions, patterns and stitch direction diagrams, making it easy to recreate these superb embroideries.Full of handy hints and gems of information, you’ll also discover the best methods of transferring designs, starting and finishing off and laundering your masterpiece.

A-Z of Stumpwork By Country Bumpkin,Country Bumpkin (Item #AZSWS)

With its beginnings in seventeenth century England, sutmpwork is today making a revival. Over 400 clear step-by-step photographs and instructions presented in 5 easy to use sections. 20 stunning designs from around the world. Whether you are a novice or a professional, the A-Z of Stumpwork will give you fresh ideas, new perspectives, renewed confidence and bring raised embroidery within reach of anyone who can thread a needle.

This ‘how to guide’ features 20 stunning projects, but the best part is that the techniques you’ll learn while recreating these designs can be adapted to use on your own beautiful projects for years to come!You'll find 402 step-by-step photographs to help you create each one of these beautiful designs like an expert, while learning 43 different stitches and techniques.

Each design is presented with clear colour photographs, detailed instructions, patterns and stitch direction diagrams, making it easy to recreate these superb embroideries.Full of handy hints and gems of information, you’ll also get expert advice on the materials and tools you need to ensure success and enjoyment.Expand your horizons and look for ways to add these great techniques to your stitching repertoire.

A-Z of Quilting By Country Bumpkin (Item #AZQS)

Whether you are a novice or a professional, the A-Z of Quilting will give you fresh ideas, new perspectives, renewed confidence and bring quilting within reach of anyone who can thread a needle.

A-Z of Wool Embroidery By Country Bumpkin (Item #AZWES)

Whether you are a novice or a professional, the A-Z of Wool Embroidery will give you fresh ideas, new perspectives, renewed confidence and bring wool embroidery within reach of anyone who can thread a needle.This ‘how to guide’ features 46 stunning projects, but the best part is that the techniques you’ll learn while recreating these designs can be adapted to use on your own beautiful projects for years to come!

You'll find 692 step-by-step photographs to help you create each one of these beautiful designs like an expert, while learning 59 different stitches and techniques.Each design is presented with clear colour photographs, detailed instructions, patterns and stitch direction diagrams, making it easy to recreate these superb embroideries.To stitch with such a soft, nurturing thread and watch a work of beauty unfold before your eyes is indeed deeply satisfying. Find out for yourself - order your copy of the A-Z of Wool Embroidery today!

A-Z of Bead Embroidery By Country Bumpkin (Item #AZBES).

Learn the art of bead embroidery from the experts!Whether you are a novice or a professional, the A-Z of Bead Embroidery will give you fresh ideas, new perspectives, renewed confidence and bring bead embroidery within reach of anyone who can thread a needle.This ‘how to guide’ features 31 stunning projects, but the best part is that the techniques you’ll learn while recreating these designs can be adapted to use on your own beautiful projects for years to come!

You'll find 442 step-by-step photographs to help you create each one of these beautiful designs like an expert, while learning 25 different stitches and techniques.Each design is presented with clear colour photographs, detailed instructions, patterns and stitch direction diagrams, making it easy to recreate these superb embroideries.Full of handy hints and gems of information, you’ll also discover the best tools for the task and learn to identify different beads by their size, shape and finish.

A-Z of Needlepoint By Country Bumpkin (Item #AZNPS)

Explore one of the oldest and most popular types of embroidery today. This easy to use book takes the reader on a fascinating journey into the wonderful world of canvaswork, with plenty to enhance the stitch repertoire of those already captivated by this versatile form of embroidery. Whether you are a novice or a professional, the A-Z of Needlepoint will give you fresh ideas, new perspectives, renewed confidence and bring needlepoint within reach of anyone who can thread a needle.

This ‘how to guide’ features 1299 step-by-step photographs with simple instructions for 68 different stitches and is full of handy hints and gems of information to help you perfect your stitches and learn more about this versatile form of embroidery. Despite being one of the oldest forms of embroidery, needlepoint has developed many contemporary styles and is still one of the most popular types of needlework today.

Start your journey into the world of needlepoint or enhance your stitch repertoire with this easy to use book. 65 stitches with easy to follow instructions and over 1299 step-by-step photographs.

A-Z of Ribbon Embroidery By Country Bumpkin (Item #AZRES)

Whether you are a novice or a professional, the A-Z of Ribbon Embroidery will give you fresh ideas, new perspectives, renewed confidence and bring ribbon embroidery within reach of anyone who can thread a needle.This ‘how to guide’ features 48 stunning projects, but the best part is that the techniques you’ll learn while recreating these designs can be adapted to use on your own beautiful projects for years to come!

You'll find 480 step-by-step photographs to help you create each one of these beautiful designs like an expert, while learning 58 different stitches and techniques.Each design is presented with clear colour photographs, detailed instructions, patterns and stitch direction diagrams, making it easy to recreate these superb embroideries.Full of handy hints and gems of information, you’ll also get expert advice on the materials and tools you need to ensure success and enjoyment.The appeal of ribbon embroidery is timeless. Order your copy of the A-Z of Ribbon Embroidery today and be captivated by its ease of use and fabulous results!

A-Z of Sewing for Smockers By Country Bumpkin (Item #AZSSS)

The smocking is finished and looks fabulous. What do you do now?Have you ever been frustrated by sleeves that won’t sit properly or a hemline that droops? What is the difference between a sleeve cuff and a sleeve band? Does the stitching show on your piping no matter how hard you try to avoid it? How do you trim a collar so that it has a perfectly curved edge?The answers to all these questions, plus many more, are contained within the pages of this book, the perfect companion to the A-Z of Smocking.Like most tasks, constructing a smocked garment is made easier if you have the right equipment. You’ll find detailed information about the tools and materials to use as well as a multitude of hints and information to help you perfect the techniques.

Just imagine opening up this ‘how to guide’ to find 582 step-by-step photographs with simple instructions for you to learn 78 different construction techniques! You’ll find everything you need to know for turning your smocked dress into an heirloom – order your copy today! Over 580 superb step-by- step colour photographs.

A-Z of Crewel Embroidery By Country Bumpkin (Item # AZCES)

Whether you are a novice or a professional, the A-Z of Crewel Embroidery will give you fresh ideas, new perspectives, renewed confidence and bring crewel embroidery within reach of anyone who can thread a needle.

This ‘how to guide’ features 16 stunning projects, but the best part is that the techniques you’ll learn while recreating these designs can be adapted to use on your own beautiful projects for years to come!You'll find 522 step-by-step photographs to help you create each one of these beautiful designs like an expert, while learning 52 different stitches and techniques. Each design is presented with clear colour photographs, detailed instructions, patterns and stitch direction diagrams, making it easy to recreate these superb embroideries.You’ll also find comprehensive information about the wools, fabrics and equipment required as well a multitude of tips to help get you started.

And you’ll love learning about the beginnings of crewel embroidery and its evolution within different societies. Discover the tradition of crewel embroidery and its transformation into an art form that is still popular today.

A-Z of Smocking By Country Bumpkin (Item #AZSS)

Whether you are a novice or a professional, the A-Z of Smocking will give you fresh ideas, new perspectives, renewed confidence and bring smocking within reach of anyone who can thread a needle.Have you tried ribbon weaving or freeform smocking? Explored the versatility of chain stitch on pleats? Do you know the difference between jigsaw and template smocking?

Starting at ‘A’ with accent stitches and finishing at ‘Z’ with zigzag stitches you’ll agree that this is the most comprehensive smocking book ever published.You’ll learn how to work the stitches, pleat and block a garment, read graphs and select colours, fabrics and threads. You’ll also find a list of smocking terms, comprehensive information about the threads, fabrics and equipment required and receive expert advice on different techniques such as ribbon weaving, counterchange, template and freeform smocking and much more.

Just imagine opening up this ‘how to guide’ to find 1020 step-by-step photographs with simple instructions for you to learn 71 different stitches and techniques! It’s bursting with hints, including tips for left handed smockers, ideas and inspirational photographs which will unleash your creativity.

A-Z of Bullions By Country Bumpkin (Item AZBS)

Whether you are a novice or a professional, the A-Z of Bullion will give you fresh ideas, new perspectives, renewed confidence and bring bullion embroidery within reach of anyone who can thread a needle. This ‘how to guide’ features 145 bullion designs along with 146 step-by-step photographs to help you to recreate them and use on your own beautiful projects for years to come! You’ll find designs including the letters of the alphabet, animals, Christmas patterns, flowers, foods, toys and so much more.

You’ll love the ‘little words of wisdom’ section where our panel of expert embroiderers answer the most commonly asked questions on bullions. It also includes some great hints for left handed embroiderers! Each design is presented with clear colour photographs, detailed instructions, patterns and stitch direction diagrams, making it easy to recreate these superb embroideries.

A-Z of Embroidery Stitches By Country Bumpkin (Item AZESS)

Whether you are a novice or a professional, the A-Z of Embroidery Stitches will give you fresh ideas, new perspectives, renewed confidence and bring embroidery within reach of anyone who can thread a needle. The purpose of this book is simply to show you a variety of stitches. How and where you choose to use them is up to you. Throw the do’s and don’ts out the window and experiment by exploring different threads, using needles you feel comfortable with and working on fabric you fall in love with.

Just imagine opening up this ‘how to guide’ to find 1416 step-by-step photographs with simple instructions for you to learn 84 different stitches and techniques! Full of handy hints and gems of information, you’ll also discover how to choose the right fabric, how to care for your embroidery, how to transfer your designs, which needles to use and so much more. Whatever your status as an embroiderer, this book will kindle your enthusiasm and provide you with an enriched knowledge of this timeless art.

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