In this exquisite collection of decorative needlework designs, bestselling author Elizabeth Bradley has combined her two great passions - needlework and nature - to capture all the beauty and charm of classic, antique flowers. Her seasonally inspired floral designs lead the reader through the horticultrual year, from the iris and blackbird's nest of spring to the Christmas rose and robin of winter. Clear instructions and detailed charts for over 25 designs accompany practical, adaptable projects such as samplers, cushions and footstools. Drawing on the history of flowers and needlework and illustrated with stunning, specially commissioned photographs, this book offers a delightful treasury of verse, plant lore and legend.
