Flowers for Embroidery Details From the back cover Flowers for Embroidery is an inspiring yet practical book for embroiderers of all skill levels. In his inimitable, down-to-earth way Richard Box reveals the techniques used in his famous flower embroideries - to help others to achieve the same stunning effects in their own work. Here, he invites all embroiderers, including beginners, to create a glorious collection of flower embroideries, featuring roses, honeysuckle, poppies, delphiniums, the flowers of the hedgerow and many other favourites. His renowned personal teaching style takes the reader enjoyably through the various collage and hand and machine embroidery techniques, one step at a time, with full and clear illustrated explanations. Inspiring and full of encouragement, Flowers for Embroidery is the perfect gift for flower-loving embroiderers. About the Author Richard Box is a highly respected and influential artist, embroiderer, teacher and author who trained in painting and lithography at the Hastings School of Art and at Goldsmiths College of Art, London. His work has been widely exhibited and published. Soft cover, 144 pages. Price: $54.95 ($49.95) Contents: INTRODUCTION POPPIES PLUMBAGO HONEYSUCKLE CLEMATIS AND WISTERIA SPRING FLOWERS AND THE HERALDS OF SUMMER HIGH SUMMER: THE ROSE AND HERBACEOUS BORDERS THE MEADOW BIBLIOGRAPHY GLOSSARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS INDEX