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	• 101 Ideas for Embroidery on Paper Erica Fortgens Search Press, 2006 - 64 pages average customer review:based on 5 reviews view larger image
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Somewhat disappointed

This book provides a variety of paper embroidery projects for cards for different occassions. For about a quarter of the 101 projects shown no template is provided and instead the materials list includes a stencil sold by the author. I purchased this book so that I could make the cards shown - not to spend further money lining the pockets of the author by buying stencils. So I'm somewhat disappointed.

The Best Book Yet!

The best purchase I have made yet. Every stitch available with clear instuctions. Book allows you to be creative, and combine patterns.

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Beautiful illustrations

This book has many ideas and good instructions to do embroidery on cards. The illustrations are quite beautiful.

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Better options

This book has alot of ideas, but overall I was very disappointed with it. Some of the instructions were very vague, and alot of the "ideas" did not include a pattern - instead you had to have one of Erica's templates to complete the project. I have been doing paper embroidery for a long time and I have several of her books... and she is good, but IN MY OPINION this is not one of her best!

Using just a piercing tool, needle and thread, a whole range of beautiful patterns can be made for all occasions. In this practical and inspirational guide, Erica Fortgens shows how easy it is to create cards, frames, bookmarks, and gift tags. Embellishing her projects with metallic threads, embossing, beads, and ribbons, she offers an exciting guide packed with fresh and original ideas. By simply following the patterns you can embroider flowers, leaves, animals, butterflies, party and wedding motifs, borders, and more.

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