Floral Stitches: An Illustrated Guide (Spiral-bound)

~ Judith Baker Montano (Author) "Flowers, gardening, and needlework are wonderful companions..." (more)
Key Phrases: ribbon stitches, outline stitch, running stitches, Lazy Daisy, Chain Stitch, French Knot (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

A companion volume to the author's Elegant Stitches, this "embroidery idea book" is a collection of stitches useful for crazy-quilt and other stitchery projects. A major section of the book is devoted to flower shapes and stitches one might use to create them. For example, in stitching a starlike shape, such as a pansy, the outline or a chain stitch could be used for the stem; the Victorian velvet pansy or a cast-on stitch for the petals; and the fly-stitch leaf or circle buttonhole stitch for the leaves. Each stitch is illustrated with a line drawing and a photo as well as a written step-by-step description. Highly recommended for public libraries where demand warrants.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description

Flowers, gardens, and needlework go together beautifully in the lush designs that make up this collection of fresh floral scenes created in thread, ribbon, and more. A celebrated artist and teacher offers more than fifty flower designs based on new and traditional embroidery stitches. Along with her own stitching wisdom and creative ideas, she gives detailed advice on the process of adapting photos, drawings, and other reference sources to fabric art. She also includes a helpful chart to simplify choosing colors, and many tips for working mixed mediums, such as ribbon and thread, into harmonious patterns.

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Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 176 pages
• Publisher: C&T Publishing (November 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1571201076
• ISBN-13: 978-1571201072
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #292,123 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Little Gem from Judith Montano, January 10, 2001

By	K. Stewart "simply scrappy" (California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you have come to expect the best from Judith Montano's books, you will not be disappointed by her latest offering. It is full of ideas for floral stitchery.

There are plenty of new designs in this book. If you already own several of Judith's books you will not see a lot of repitition of previously published designs. New stitches and new combinations of old favorites are plentiful.

My favorite sections are the Free Form Embroidery samples and the Crazy Quilt Combinations. Every crazy quilter is on the lookout for new ideas for seam decorations and the outline drawings are very simple to follow.

Floral alphabets, painted backgrounds and ribbon embroidery stitches are also covered in their own sections.

Try this book--you will not be disappointed!

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not for the beginner, February 16, 2001

By	Arwen D. (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

This is a good book for creative inspiration, but beginners should be aware that it is not intended for floss embroiderers with no ribbon embroidery experience.

Some of the directions assume knowledge of basic stitches, and often the directions do not explain how to 'end' a stitch or series of stitches.

Do buy this book if you would like to be inspired to begin ribbon embroidery or if have experience and you need new ideas: the pictures are wonderful! And if you already have some knowledge of basic ribbon stitches, you'll be well on your way to new ideas and projects.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Floral Stitching explored, July 25, 2002

By	Michelle Verbeeck "michelle of studio-259.com" (dover, pa USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is an excellent book. It provides you with many choices of stitched flowers both in silk ribbon and threads and yarns. FOr those who admire the intricate stitching and motifs that are original to crazy quilting this book will set you well on your way to adding many of interesting stitched florals to your blocks. It is a well done book, very good instructions , easy to understand and truly inspirational. I have read many cq books and find this the best one.
Not only does it give you the basics you need to get started adding wonderful embroidery to your quilting but it inspires you to adventure out and try your own designs.
This book is well suited to the beginner and the experienced stitcher who wants to add new techniques and ideas to your quilted pieces.