I spent years experimenting with machine embroidery, textile dyes, wire and a weird and wonderful collection of tools, gadgets and gizmos to evolve ways to create models of Australian Native plants that look like the real thing.? Now I can call myself a Botanical Artist even though my drawing skills are almost non-existent.? This book documents my methods, not as projects for the readers to follow, but as an explanation of the results of my experiments, in the hope that others might build on them and discover even better ways to create 3-dimensional Botanical Studies.

"Lexie Young is a well known Deloraine identity who has a love of arts and crafts, and being actively involved in the community. She has combined these talents to create 'Blooming threads', a friendship quilt made from squares crafted by family and friends. This book details the concept and creation of the quilt including the story of each contributor. Lexie has also written her own story which is an invaluable insight to growing up and living in the Westbury and Deloraine communities over the past 70 years."--Back cover.

Stitch in Bloom is a gorgeous new embroidery book, celebrating the art of couching, an embellishment technique used to adorn fabrics. Artist and mixed-media textile designer, Lora Avedian demonstrates the versatility of this stitch using different materials to produce a range of finishes before showcasing 15 stunning projects to try yourself. Featuring ways you can enhance pre-owned garments and accessories, to creating statement pieces for the home, and with each design giving a nod to nature, this book will emphasize the beauty of this style of embroidery, the joy of stitching by hand and making with intention.