Jane Isles

A pleasing variety of projects in various techniques. Attractive, true to the rose varieties depicted. The jacket promises "something for stitchers of all abilities", and while it is true that the charted patterns for evenweave are doable by ambitious beginners, all of the patterns are well enough designed to be satisfying to intermediate or advanced needleworkers. A few of the very detailed satin-stitch roses require near-professional skill, magnification and enhanced lighting, or both, but show more these are useful for inspiration and could be interpreted in one of the less demanding techniques, for instance blanket stitch as shown on the Upright Carolina Rose Towel could be done for most of the rose designs. Like all the best needlework books, this is great as escapist literature too. Beautiful photography and elegant arrangements evoke a gracious life and bring thoughts of English country homes. show less

There was nothing about "The Needlework Garden" out on the Internet. So I took a chance and bought the book. It is a really lovely book with great flower designs. The designs are somewhat abstracted but very pretty. Most of the projects are household linens but the designs could be used anywhere. Projects include pillows, a bed cover with wildflower applique, vegtable sampler, sachets, cards, a cathedral window pillow with wildflowers and more. This book doesn't have step by step pictures show more like newer books so may not be good for beginners. The book does have good instructions and pictures. Definately happy with the purchase and plan on using the flower designs a lot in future projects. Definitely found a new book to treasure! show less

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