"SCHWALM - Traditional and Contemporary"
  Designed and Written by Janet M. Davies
Easy step by step instructions you can achieve stunning results with...

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

DESIGNS IN THIS BOOK INCLUDES:
Many traditional designs with hearts and tulips etc.
Aquatic scene: fish, seahorse, shell, starfish, weed.
Wedding heart with rings design.
Traditional elements in baskets (urns).
Many Contemporary flowers.
Christmas candle with holly. Christmas holly clusters.
Traditional tree of life. Scottish thistle.
Kowhai flower. Butterfly.
Doves. Owl. etc. 

 BELOW IS A SELECTION OF DESIGNS FROM JANET'S BOOK


LIAM’S OWL
Two different filings are used in this contemporary design, but an option of 6 different cut and pulled fillings are given that could be used inside the design elements. This design could be framed as a picture or placed on the front of a bag, photo album cover or cushion etc. An even weave fabric must be used and suggestions are given. Enlarge or reduce the designs to suit your own needs. This design pictured is 18 x 17cm (7 x 6 3/4").

HEART BORDER SAMPLER
This traditional border could be repeated around the edge of a tablecloth , runner or cushion. The book gives a choice of 6 different cut and pulled fillings that could be used inside the design elements. An even weave fabric must be used and suggestions are given. Enlarge or reduce the designs to suit your own needs. This design pictured is 40 x 16cm (16 x 6 1/2")

CHRISTMAS CANDLE
I have used 4 different filings in this contemporary design, but an option of 6 different cut and pulled fillings are offered that could be used inside the design elements. This design could be framed as a picture or used as a photo album cover etc. An even weave fabric must be used and suggestions are given. The outlines of the design elements have metallic thread included to give a seasonal shimmer. I lined the finished design with a coloured patterned Christmas fabric that shows through to give added attraction. Enlarge or reduce the designs to suit your own needs. This design pictured is 21 x 15cm (8 1/2 x 6").

LAURA’S BUTTERFLY
Two different filings are used in this contemporary design, but an option of 6 different cut and pulled fillings are offered that could be used inside the design elements. This design could be picture framed or placed on the front of a bag, photo album cover or cushion etc. Enlarge or reduce the designs to suit your own needs. An even weave fabric must be used and suggestions are given. This design pictured is 32 x 23cm (13 x 9").

FLOWER URN
I have used 3 different filings in this traditional design, but an option of 6 different cut and pulled fillings are offered that could be used inside the design elements. This design could be framed as a picture or placed on the front of a bag, photo album cover or cushion etc. An even weave fabric must be used and suggestions are given. Enlarge or reduce the designs to suit your own needs. This design pictured is 23 x 19cm (9 x 7 1/2").

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.

Purchase Options
Sorry this Schwalm book is temporary out of stock