"CASALGUIDI - A Very Contemporary View"
"Extended Edition"
Designed and Written by Janet M. Davies
Easy step by step instructions you can achieve stunning results with...

THIS EMBROIDERY BOOK INCLUDES:
20 raised sculptured Casalguidi designs.  
Detailed step by step written instructions.
   Comprehensive stitch diagrams.
Suitable for all levels of embroiderers.
Written with beginners in mind.
Fabric and threads internationally available.
"Design your own" chapter.
60 large coil bound pages.
All books include metric and imperial measurements

DESIGNS IN THIS BOOK INCLUDES:
Celtic Knot garden with Butterflies.
Abstract and structured designs.
Fish with Starfish and seaweed.
Flowers on a trellis wall. Passion fruit flowers.
Spring bulb flowers. Dragonfly. Fuchsias.
Daisies. Bugs. Bee. etc

 BELOW IS A SELECTION OF DESIGNS FROM JANET'S BOOK

THERE’S BUTTERFLIES IN OUR GARDEN MUMMY
This design is based on an aerial view of a traditional English Knot garden. The green Raised Stem stitch showing the twisted pathway of the hedge. The Four sided stitched background showing cobble stoned walkways. Inside the hedges are the flower gardens, and of course every garden should have some Butterflies. Counted thread fabric was used to stitch on. Personally I made this design into a small cushion with a twisted cord made of the colours used in the design, with tassels on each corner. A framed picture or box lid could be made using this design. Also a single large blue flower flanked by two small raised knots, surrounded by miniature flowers is also given in the book. This design pictured is 15 cm (6") square.

JONNY’S GONE FISHING
Counted thread fabric was used to stitch on. DMC Rayon threads were used to give the shimmer of an underwater look, but DMC Stranded cottons thread can be substituted. Beads highlight the background and Starfish. This design is 13 x 12 cms (4 ¾3/3x 5 1/4 ").

GEORGE’S FUCHSIAS
This design could be used as a round box lid as shown in the book with box making directions. Or framed as a picture or small pillow. The Four sided stitched background was stitched on counted thread fabric. Beads highlight the background. There are also three other small designs using Fuchsia flowers in the book. This design pictured is 17 cms (6 3/4 ") round.

THE WISDOM OF SPRING
The Four sided stitched background was stitched on counted thread fabric with metallic thread. Beads highlight the background and inside the small flowers. The coiled inside of the large flower gives a great raised statement. A single large coiled flower in a small basket is also given in the book. This design pictured is 14 cm (5 1/2") square.

PASSION DAISIES
This design could be framed as a picture or made into a box lid. The Four sided stitched background was stitched on counted thread fabric. Beads highlight the background. There is also a round design using the above raised design components in the book. This design could be used as a box lid as shown in the book with box making directions. Stitch the flowers in your favourite colours. This design pictured is 15 x 11 cms (6 x 4").

Each book is A4 (8 x 11 1/2") in size. Coil binding has been used on the book spines, so when snuggled in your favourite chair you can easily keep open the book on your knee while stitching. No having to juggle the book to keep it open on the page you need. The covers have colour photos of the main projects and the contents of the books are printed in black and white.

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