The Handpicked Collection 4

Get ready to stitch twelve projects created by twelve designers in an exciting range of embroidery techniques
and styles.
Following the launch of this new series, Handpicked Collection 4 is our latest release, showcasing irresistible
projects by twelve exceptional creators, featuring work by much-loved designers alongside rising stars in the
embroidery world.

PROJECTS:
Dandelions & Buttercups by Jane Nicholas
Stumpwork study of dandelions and buttercups with a butterfly in shades of copper and blue.

Tulip Time by Anna Scott
Crewel pincushion and matching scissor sheath with brightly coloured tulips and lilies.

Samarkand by Margaret Lee
Richly beaded table mat with goldwork inspired by the architecture of an ancient city.

Twinkle Toes by Noriko Livingstone
Navy blue linen baby shoes with floral surface embroidery and velvet ribbon ties.

Superb Fairy Wren by Trish Burr
Much-loved wren with vivid plumage depicted in surface embroidery with blossoms and foliage.

The Noble Oak by Di Kirchner
Three-dimensional, life-like acorns and oak leaves combined to create a fabulous brooch.

Kelmscott by Louise Spriggs
Workbox, pincushion and scissor sheath with scrolling stems of brightly coloured lilies and berries.

Simple Fare by Maria Rita Faleri
Table runner with knotted tassels and geometric design worked using Catherine de’ Medici stitch.

Paradise Lost by Helen Richman
Crewel cushion featuring a glorious bird on a flowering branch and finished with a twisted cord trim.

Pansy by Susan Casson
Stumpwork pansy in shades of yellow and violet, and a visiting bee with gossamer wings.

Great Escape by Jenny McWhinney
Blanket with a cheerful scene of a little rabbit chasing butterflies, distracted by a grasshopper friend.

Lavender & Lace by Deborah Love
Linen sachet with decorative bands of counted work forming pretty lace patterns.

SPECIFICATIONS:
RRP AU$39.95 | Dimensions: 297mm x 230mm | Soft Cover with Flaps | 120 pages, tear-out pattern sheets

RELEASE DATE:
March 2025

ISBN:
9780645640793