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Sashiko's beauty is understandably popular, and here's the first book on stitching two little-known traditional styles: kogin and hishizashi. Japanese expert Keiko Sakamoto--who began her intensive study of them while living in the American Midwest--explains these intriguing decorative embroidery styles. - 31 projects, with step-by-step photo instructions, range from a simple bookmark to advanced wall tapestries - Increasing project difficulty levels satisfy both novices and experienced sashiko stitchers - Photos of vintage pieces, many rarely seen outside museums, showcase the craft's origins in northern Japan - For ongoing reference and use, includes one of the most extensive libraries of traditional kogin and hishizashi pattern templates to be found anywhere (80 and 200 templates, respectively)

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January 1067. Charismatic bishop Odo of Bayeux decides to commission a wall hanging, on a scale never seen before, to celebrate his role in the conquest of Britain by his brother, William, Duke of Normandy. What he cannot anticipate is how utterly this will change his life - even more than the invasion itself. His life becomes entangled with the women who embroider his hanging, especially Gytha - handmaiden to the fallen Saxon queen and his sworn enemy. But against their intentions they fall helplessly in love; in doing so Odo comes into conflict with his king and his God and Gytha with Odo's enemies, who mistrust her hold over such a powerful man. Friends and family become enemies, enemies become lovers; nothing in life or in the hanging is what it seems.In a new edition to celebrate a remarkable 2023 sculptural commemoration of this bestselling book installed at Julian of Norwich's shrine, The Needle in the Blood is a powerful tale of sex, lies and embroidery.

'The perfect festive read!' DEBBIE JOHNSON<BR> 'Full of festive spirit and intriguing family secrets!' HEIDI SWAIN<BR><BR><BR>Can three sisters stitch their family back together? <BR><BR>Loretta loves running the little village sewing shop in Butterbury. Some of her most precious memories are sitting with her three daughters Daisy, Ginny and Fern, stitching together pieces of material - and their hopes and dreams.<BR><BR> But this Christmas the family is coming apart at the seams: Fern feels like she's failing at motherhood and marriage, Ginny's passion for her job as a midwife is fading, Daisy is desperate to prove she's changed since her wild younger years - and most of all, Loretta seems to be hiding something ...<BR><BR>As they come together to create a new festive quilt, the bond between the sisters begins to heal. But when Loretta reveals the real reason she's brought them all home, can the sisters mend the quilt, and their family, in time for Christmas?<BR><BR>Full of kindness, community and festive magic, this is a treat to curl up with this Christmas! Perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley, Jenny Colgan and Ali McNamara

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A simple thread can tell a vast story. Grace Christie's Embroidery And Tapestry Weaving invites you to step into a worktable of imagination, where stitch types and patterns become a language of light, colour, and quiet mastery.This early twentieth century manual blends embroidery instruction with practical tapestry weaving guidance, offering a clear, beautifully organised craft techniques manual for hobby stitchers and craft students alike. It glides from materials and tools to design motifs and borders, uncovering techniques that deepen both skill and eye. The tone is practical yet lyrical, honouring the long tradition of needlework within Victorian craft culture while inviting modern hands to experiment, reinterpret, and grow.With historical resonance and practical charm, the work sits as a significant artefact in a needlework collection-more than a reprint, a cultural treasure. Its value lies not only in instruction but in the atmosphere of a vanished workshop, where patience, focus, and care shaped every line of colour. Alpha Editions now reissues this classic, out of print for decades, restored for today's readers and for future generations. Whether you are a casual reader drawn to embroidery classics or a dedicated collector of literary craft, this volume offers instruction, inspiration, and a lasting veneration for traditional craft techniques.

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