RSN Techniques, Projects and Pure Inspiration Embroidered Boxes by Heather Lewis Toy Fill Holly Jolly Christmas by Little

Holly Jolly Christmas by Little Dove Designs

Projects using this type of canvas have less distortion due to the locked mesh

The transfers at the back can be cut out and ironed up to ten times each onto fabric to give a unique flair to clothing or homeware

BW’s sampler is surrounded by a delightful border of strawberries

featuring illustrated instructions (for both right- and left-handed stitchers) for more than 100 stitches from the most basic straight and chain to the more fanciful feather and herringbone

RSN Techniques, Projects and Pure Inspiration Embroidered Boxes by Heather Lewis Toy Fill Holly Jolly Christmas by LittleThis beautiful, practical guide to creating and embellishing embroidered boxes is written by Heather Lewis, a tutor with the Royal School of Needlework. It contains a history of the embroidered box, from the seventeenth century to the present day, and features techniques and guidance for needleworkers wishing to apply their skills to a practical application of the craft. There are three projects to try: a small treasure chest with a curved lid,