Lovely designs from a late-19th-century archive of needlework patterns include accurate outlines for lilies, tulips, geraniums, pansies, apple blossoms, and a host of other florals. Single blooms are ideal for cushion and tablecloth centers; graceful sprays are just the thing for decorative corners and edgings on sheets and placemats. 219 black-and-white illustrations.

This versatile design collection blossoms with 235 beautifully rendered, black-and-whitenbsp;flowers. Reproduced from a rare Victorian catalog, its attractive motifs are conveniently arranged according to type — wreaths, allover patterns, and other styles. Ideal for use in needlework, woodworking, leathercraft, and other hobbies, these winsome illustrations will also enhance any print project.

Over 500 royalty-free motifs reproduced from finest Victorian source, classified according to type. Wide variety of flowers, greenery, sprays, butterflies, owls, insects, more. Large and small motifs as well as borders.

Treasury of rare Victorian-era designs for borders, wreaths, cushion squares, sprays, and other projects. Patterns for verbena, strawberry, lily, many more.

Bouquets of chrysanthemums, roses, and cherry blossoms, plus fantasy flowers found only in the garden of the imagination — this spectacular array of floral illustrations will be a perennial favorite for designers. Includes a gallery of inspiring ideas, tutorials, and 200 Vector-based images that can be increased in size without losing quality.

Roses, tulips, orchids, chrysanthemums, lilies, and more: over 200 vector files feature flower images of every shape and size. The beautiful graphics can be enlarged, skewed, and more without losing image clarity. This versatile resource also includes a gallery of design ideas, a complete tutorial section, and a selection of repeatable patterns and color schemes.

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Molly Proctor, notable collector of historical needlework and author of Needlework Tools and Accessories: A Collectors' Guide and Victorian Canvas Work: Berlin Wool Work has now turned her attention to the hitherto neglected field of needlework stitched from printed transfers. Proctor interviewed workers (many of whom are now dead) connected with the transfer print industry and reveals a history of patent disputes, Victorian patterns, Art Deco and Art Nouveau artists, needle etchings, occupational therapy for wounded soldiers, even a soldier stitching at Dunkirk while waiting for rescue. Illustrated throughout with beautiful colour photographs, this is a book both to inform the historian and inspire the needlewoman.

A collection of the outstanding turn-of-the-century embroidery designs permits creation of original needle-painting compositions by combining elements from different plates