Sunbonnet Sue Redwork Collection: For All Seasons - Softcover

March 2015 Sunbonnet Sue fans will find Loyce Saxton's Redwork Collection for All Seasons (published by Search Press) an absolute delight.The book begins with the basics of redwork embroidery, introducing you to suitable fabrics, floss, hoops and methods making it a perfect introduction to this form of embroidery. There is an illustrated stitch guide which clearly explain how to create a selection of stitches that you will need to use within the following projects and even instructions on successfully using the iron-on transfer patterns included in the book. There are a number of featured projects including a spring pillow, Easter towels, a summer tray, hot pads and gift bags. Each project is provided with clear instructions from beginning to end as well as full colour photographs of the finished products. Full patterns are included within the book both as an iron-on transfer or as a traceable pattern allowing you to choose the transfer method you prefer to use. Wonderfully put together and a fabulous bookcase addition for both beginners and experienced embroiderers alike, we think it's also a brilliant bargain too with an rrp of only GBP9.99. * Make it Shabby * January 2015 Sunbonnet Sue is iconic. When she's done right, she's just adorable. Admittedly, there are some Sues I like better than others. The vintage, homey, sweet Sunbonnet Sue - well, she just pulls my little heartstrings. And so, there I was, a few weeks ago, meandering through new embroidery books out on the market, when my eyes were arrested by a whole redwork collection devoted to the sweet, vintage, homey Sue that I love! Sunbonnet Sue Redwork Collection offers 16 different Sunbonnet Sue vignettes. Some are a little more elaborate than others - all are Perfect Sue. In addition to the iron-on transfer designs and the embroidery itself, there are suggestions and instructions for ten projects that can be made with the finished redwork Sues. Pros & Cons: Well, I can't think of any cons at all - the book gives everything it promises, and it's easy to understand, well-written, and very affordable. If you like redwork, or if you like vintage embroidery vignettes, or if you like Sunbonnet Sue - all are good reasons to love this book and add it to your needlework library! This is just a snippet of Mary Corbet's review of Sunbonnet Sue Redwork Collection. To see the whole review and others go to Mary Corbet's Needle 'n Thread Blog http://www.needlenthread.com/2015/01/sunbonnet-sue-in-redwork-embroidery.html * needlenthread.com *

Redwork embroidery is a such a nice craft to do while watching TV and take along on trips. It doesn't take a lot of supplies to get started and the stitches are easy to learn for those new to this craft. Author Loyce Saxton as done a wonderful job with the 16 Sunbonnet Sue embroidery designs she has created. Your customer will enjoy these delightful nostalgic designs from a time when the pace was slower. This book includes all 16 embroidery designs on iron-on transfer sheets as well as the same designs placed on papers for the customer to trace. Your customer can choose which transfer to use - iron-on transferring or tracing. True added value! To avoid bleeding on the transfer sheets, there is a white sheet between each iron-on transfer sheet. The order the designs is tracing design (on the white sheet) then transfer design (on the iron-on transfer sheet). The 10 projects in this book are beautifully photographed and include easy-to-follow instructions. The Redwork Basics section in the front of the book is very informative giving general instructions to aid to the customer and there is also a stitch guide included. Embroidery is a such a nice craft to do while watching TV and take along on trips. It doesn't take a lot of supplies to get started and the stitches are easy to learn for those new to this craft.