Techniques of German Schwalm
Complete instructions, including diagrams of surface embroidery stitches, and alternative darning filling patterns. The learning project is a small sampler, suitable for a small pillow or insertion.

Project: A small sampler, measuring 5 in X 5 in
Materials list: 36 count Edinburgh linen, #8 and #12 pearl cotton, Floche
Proficiency level: Intermediate to advanced

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A kit for this technique, including the booklet above, is available for a price of $35.00

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Techniques of Japanese Kogin
Complete instructions, including a self-finished pocket at the lower edge. Charts include every movement direction used in Kogin – Horizontal, Diagonal, Vertical, Free-standing and Background fillers.

Project: A chatelaine, measuring 4 1/2 in X 52 in
Materials list: 18 Count Aida, #8 pearl cotton
Proficiency level: Beginner to advanced

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A kit for this technique, including the booklet above, is available for a price of $45.00

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Techniques of Japanese Temari
This booklet discusses the initial steps in working with Temari. Diagrams and charts are used to illustrate the processes of preparing and marking the basic 8-division mari.
The second portion of the booklet provides instructions for stitching the basic learning ball.

Project: An 8 division temari ball
Materials list: Styrofoam ball, quilt batting, regular sewing thread (used to prepare mari.) #5 pearl cotton, and metallic braid (for marking and stitching the temari.)
Proficiency level: Beginner

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Techniques of Norwegian Hardanger
This booklet presents basic instructions in Hardanger techniques. Diagrams and charts illustrate basic stitches,needleweaving rhythms and edging stitches.
Four projects are used to demonstrate basic concepts, moving from simple to more complex.

Project: Small doilies
Materials list: 22 count hardanger, pearl cotton sizes 5 & 8.
Proficiency level: Beginner

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Techniques of Swedish Naversom
Complete instructions, including clear illustrations of all four stitches used in Naversom. This sampler may be worked in multiple shades, as well as the traditional white-on-white. It includes areas worked in all four types of stitches – Darning, Diagonal, Goose-Eye and Ground.

Project: A doily, measuring 8 in X 8 in
Materials list: 35 Count linen, #8 and #12 pearl cotton
Proficiency level: Beginner to advanced

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A kit for this technique, including the booklet above, is available for a price of $50.00

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Techniques of Swedish Sollerosom
Complete instructions for this sampler, with a variety of bands used for the first layer of stitching. The second layer adds color using multiple methods. The model was made into a bag, but the sampler could also be used as a wallhanging.

Project: A sampler, measuring 10 in X 12 in
Materials list: 14 count fiddlers lite, Watercolors, #5 pearl cotton, and other fibers of your choice.
Proficiency level: Beginner to advanced

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Techniques of Ukrainian Nyzynka
Complete instructions for this seldom seen technique. Nyzynka is a unique form of double-layered pattern darning, that is ideal for an embroiderer looking for a new challenge. Included in the instructions are charts and closeups of a very useful picot edging.

Project: A placemat, measuring 13 in X 17 in
Materials list: 19 Count cork linen, # 5 pearl cotton, floss
Proficiency level: Intermediate to Advanced

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Techniques of Yugoslavian Weaving
Complete instructions for this technique, which is often confused with Swedish Weaving. Embroiderers frustrated by trying to find the floats in Swedish Weaving will find this technique much easier to master.

Project: A placemat, measuring 13 in X 17 in
Materials list: 14 Count Aida, Watercolors, # 5 pearl cotton
Proficiency level: Beginner to Intermediate

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A kit for this technique, including the booklet above, is available for a price of $40.00

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The Coasters - Part of a Trivet and Coaster Set, Inspired by German Schwalm
Project instructions only. Multiple designs can be stitched by combining the four edgings, and four open darning fillings provided. Instructions included for four edgings (Long and Short, Interlaced, Reverse Scallops, Scallop and Double Lazy Daisy.) The booklet also includes two additional open darning patterns, the wing and double wrapping stitch.

Project: 3 inch square coasters.
Design could also be completed as potpourri pillow, ornament, or needlebook cover.
Materials list: 40 count Linen, Coton Broder, Silk Serica, Silk Bella OR
Fine count linen, pearl cotton and floss
Proficiency level: Beginner to Intermediate

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A Trivet - Part of a Trivet and Coaster Set, Inspired by German Schwalm
Project instructions only, with design sized to fit multiple sized trivets. Instructions included for two new open darning patterns, the mosquito and waffle stitch. Other stitches include scalloped buttonhole, elongated buttonhole and Brussels Lace.

Project: A trivet insert, to fit either a 6 or 7 inch trivet. Design can also be framed or made into a small pillow.
Materials list: 40 count Linen, Coton Broder, Silk Serica, Silk Bella OR
Fine count linen, pearl cotton and floss
Proficiency level: Beginner to Intermediate

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Basket Arrangement, Inspired by German Schwalm
This project is filled with new stitches to explore, and is larger than earlier designs. The booklet includes instructions only for this more complex project, measuring 4 1/2" x 10 1/2".
New stitches illustrated include the Double Herringbone, and seven additional fillers (Double Wrapping, Mosquito stitch, Open Corded, Star Crossed Heavens, Waffle stitch, Wing stitch and Wave stitch.)
This project was taught at the EGA 2008 National convention.

Project: Tray insert or pillow, size dependant on ground material used
Materials list: 40 count linen, Floche and Cotton Broder, sizes 12,16 and 20 OR
36 count Strathaven linen, Pearl Cotton sizes #8 and #12 and #16
Proficiency level: Intermediate to Advanced

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A kit for this project, including the booklet above, is available for a price of $42.00

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Handfinishing Techniques, Inspired by Many Cultures
Basic reference booklet, providing instructions on selecting, preparing and stitching a variety of finishing options.
This 23 page leaflet contains line drawings and close-ups for ten different options.
Complete instructions provided for: Satin stitch, Four-sided stitch, Hemstitch, Fringe stitch, Nun's stitch, Standard buttonhole edge, Antique Buttonhole edge, Lacy Buttonhole edge, Folded hemstitched edge, and Chumak's Duda (Picot edge.)

Project: Reference book
Materials list: Options for all types of fabrics. Proficiency level: All levels

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Grandmas Doily, Inspired by Norwegian Hardanger
This doily is one that my Grandmother stitched as a young woman. She used basic Hardanger techniques, but threw in a few twists along the way. The booklet assumes you are already comfortable with Hardanger. This historic doily requires careful counting, and a knowledge of basic Hardanger.

Project: 7" x 7" Doily
Materials list: 22 count Hardanger, Pearl Cotton No 5 and 8.
Proficiency level: Advanced Beginner

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Diamond Pillow, Inspired by Japanese Kogin
Pillow instructions only, with alternative center diagrams and background charts included. This pillow introduces you to two of the directional movements used in Kogin – small free-standing designs and background fillers.

Project: A pillow, measuring 13 in X 13 in
Materials list: 14 count Aida, #5 pearl cotton
Proficiency level: Beginner

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Square Pillow, Inspired by Japanese Kogin
Pillow instructions only. Charts include alternatives for every direction of movement used in Kogin – Horizontal, Diagonal, Vertical, Free-standing and Background fillers. The most comprehensive group of alternative designs in any of my Kogin books.

Project: A Pillow, measuring 16 in X 16 in
Materials list: 18 Count Aida, #8 pearl cotton
Proficiency level: Beginner to advanced

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Tea Cozy, Inspired by Japanese Kogin
Project instructions only, with alternative background filler charts included. Instructions included for assembly of tea cozy.

Project: A tea cozy, can be made to measure any size teapot. The model is 9 in X 9 in
Materials list: 14 count Aida, #5 pearl cotton
Proficiency level: Beginner to Intermediate

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Classic Chrysanthemum, Inspired by Japanese Temari
This design appears more difficult to create than it actually is. Beginning with a 16 division mari, step-by-step instructions and photos are included for completion of this classic design.

Basic mari preparation, dividing and marking instructions are not included since it is assumed these steps are already familiar to the creator.

Project: A 16 division temari ball
Materials list: 4 inch Prepared mari, #5 pearl cotton, and metallic braid.
Proficiency level: Beginner

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A Bellpull, Inspired by Swedish Naversom
This project is my largest Naversom project. It was developed to understand how to manage a large piece of fabric. I also used it to experiement with fibers I hadn't worked with previously. The booklet includes instructions only for this larger project, measuring 6 1/2" x 18 1/2".

Project: Bellpull or table runner
Materials list: 35 count linen, Linen thread 50/3 and 16/2, Silk Trezibond and Bella, and Soy Luster OR
32 count Belfast linen, Pearl Cotton sizes #8 and #12 and #16
Proficiency level: Intermediate to Advanced

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Fancy Purse, Inspired by Swedish Naversom
A unique Naversom project, for anyone wanting a challenge. The purse features an intertwined vine, surrounded by basic Naversom stitches. The side panels are stitched with long stripes of contrasting stitches. A variety of threads were used to add textural interest. The finished purse measures 5" x 9".
Project: Special occasion Purse.
Materials list: 35 count linen, Linen thread, Grandeur, Danish Flower thread, and Londenderry thread. Proficiency level: Advanced

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Flower Power, Inspired by Swedish Naversom
Project instructions only, featuring a larger doily (the grid is 77 x 77.) The design uses all four basic stitches, and a unique flower in the corners.

Project: Pillow or Doily, size dependant on ground material used
Materials list: 35 count linen, linen threads OR
32 count Belfast linen, #5 and #12 Pearl Cotton OR
40 count Newcastle Linen, #8 and #16 Pearl Cotton
Proficiency level: Intermediate to advanced

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A kit for this project, including the booklet above, is available for a price of $33.00

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Study in Contrasts, Inspired by Swedish Naversom
Excellent beginner project, which allows you to feel comfortable with the basic stitches before you move on. This booklet contains basic instructions for a small doily (the grid is 49 x 49), and line drawings illustrating the right-angle darning stitch. The design uses all four basic stitches,as well as the right-angle darn .

The white doily uses a variety of threads to highlight the different stitches. The threads used on the model include: Linen, silk, soy and rayon.

Project: Pillow or Doily, size dependant on ground material used
Materials list: Fine count linen, a variety of threads can be used.
Proficiency level: Beginner to Intermediate

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Watercolor Vine, Inspired by Swedish Naversom
My most challenging Naversom project, that breaks several rules along the way. Instructions only for a larger project (the grid is 77 X 77), and additional stitch charts for the vine, right angle darn, and two scotch stitch versions. The model was worked with a single strand of very subtle overdyed pearl cotton.

Project: Pillow or Doily, size dependant on ground material used
Materials list: 35 count linen, Watercolors, Silk thread, linen threads OR
32 count Belfast linen, #5, #8 and #12 Pearl Cotton
Proficiency level: Intermediate to Advanced

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Pin and Needle Box, Inspired by Swedish Sollerosom
Basic project, allowing you to experiment with different Sollerosom designs on the box top and the box band. This leaflet contains line drawings for four different Sollerosom designs. Full illustrations included showing how to align the designs for back to back stitching. Also includes instructions for the picot edging, and an explanation of how the lacing is added to the box front.

Project: Band and box top
Can be adapted to different sized boxes.
Materials list: 28 count Lugana, Wildflowers and Metallic thread.
Embellish with Beads, Ultra Suede, etc.
Proficiency level: Beginner to Intermediate

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Six Tuffets, Inspired by Swedish Sollerosom
Basic project, allowing you to experiment with six different Sollerosom designs. These tuffets (biscornu, for those of you that can spell) are small projects that work up quickly. The leaflet contains line drawings for all six designs, and an explanation of how to expand the designs for larger projects.

Project: Tuffets (Biscornu), measuring 2 - 2 1/2 inches

Materials list: 28 count Lugana, Wildflowers, Pearl cotton, Marlett, and Metallic thread.
Embellish with Beads, charms, other findings.
Proficiency level: Beginner to Intermediate

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A kit for three tuffets, including the booklet above, is available for a price of $35.00

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Band Pillow, Inspired by Ukrainian Nyzynka
Band pillow instructions only, with alternative charts included. This booklet provides experience in working with multiple Nyzynka design bands. Tips are included for how to combine designs and resize projects to meet your own individual needs.
This project was taught at the EGA 2008 National convention.

Project: Band for Pillow, measuring 5 1/4 in X 12 in
Materials list: 28 count Glasgow Linen, Impressions, Mandarin Floss
OR #5 Pearl Cotton and Standard Floss.
Proficiency level: Intermediate to Advanced

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Triple Play Doily, Inspired by Yugoslavian Weaving
Project instructions only, for doily in typical Yugoslavian colors. Larger doily, composed of three designs, that could be used individually – hence the name Triple Play Doily. Detailed instructions provided on working multiple types of corners and specific types of movements used in this design.

Project: Doily, size 12 in by 12 in
Materials list: 14 count Raw Linen Aida, Watercolors, Pearl cotton, metallic threads
Proficiency level: Beginner

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Square Doily, Inspired by Yugoslavian Weaving
Project instructions only, including the two color schemes shown. Full color stitching charts show individual stitching paths. Detailed instructions provided on working multiple types of corners used in this design.

Project: Doily, size 11 in by 11 in
Materials list: 14 count Raw Linen or Standard Aida, Watercolors, Metallics, Pearl cottons
Proficiency level: Beginner

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A kit for this project, including the booklet above, is available for a price of $35.00

This leaflet may also be purchased through Nordic Needle, item number 2366.