This is a great book with beautiful patterns in it and I would have given it five stars if it wasn't for the fact that I can't get the iron on transfers to work. Will usually dispatch within same working day if paid before 09:00 GMT (excludes weekends and holidays). com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsy’s global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US.

If readers are less confident about jumping straight into embroidery or are pressed for time 24 corresponding black and white motifs can be found on transfer sheets at the back of the book, which you can iron onto your chosen fabric multiple times.She finds such solace being in her little garden, I’d love to spoil her with a really pretty cushion to kneel on. The intro includes a bit of info on the spiritual significance of mandalas, I must say it is wonderful that they included that, as those of us coming from another culture might be inclined to view them as merely pretty art. Floral motifs figure prominently, including seasonal designs featuring cherry blossoms and poinsettias, as well as stylized and Scandinavian-style flowers. Without these technologies, things like personalised recommendations, your account preferences, or localisation may not work correctly. I wasn’t sure if that was going to work, but my stitches didn’t show through the fabric, so I suppose it did!

I’m thrilled with my embroidery, and I’ll be very happy to display this finished piece on the wall of my craft room. We specialize in producing beautiful and practical books on knitting, sewing, crocheting, needlecraft, textiles, painting and drawing, and general crafts for people of all skill levels. Mandala is a Sanskrit word meaning circle, and these beautiful round motifs are a part of Buddhist and Hindu religion.To make the wall hanging, ensure your fabric is tight in the hoop, snip the fabric close to the hoop, leaving about a 1cm allowance. In my colour palette, the pattern takes on a more serene look, but Carina’s pretty design still shines through. Feel free to borrow a photo or two if you're blogging / Pinning / etc my projects but don't repost the tutorials or any templates or patterns.