The Kew book of nature samplers: 10 exquisite embroidery projects

Foreword 6

Introduction 8

What is needle painting? 10

Tools and materials 10

Preparation 16

Mounting your embroidery in a wooden hoop 20

Stitch instructions 22

Outlines 32

Raised embroidery 34

Natural dyeing 36

Stitching the projects 40

Useful advice before you start 40

SIMPLE PROJECTS 42

Starter stitch sampler 44, Poppy sampler 54, Wildflower Sampler 60, Sacred lotus flower sampler 68, Breadseed poppy sampler 76

INTERMEDIATE PROJECTS 88

Barn owl sampler 90, Bunny sampler 104, Butterfly sampler 118

ADVANCED PROJECTS 134

Pelargonium sampler 136, Dragonfly sampler 152

The templates 168

Using iron-on transfers 176