Needlework Antique Flowers

...a needlework book that's good enough to eat!--Needlecraft. In exquisite designs that capture the awesome beauty of nature, a best-selling author has combined her great passion for needlework and antique flowers...and stitchers everywhere will feel inspired. Go through the horticultural year with seasonal patterns. Spring blooms with an iris and a blackbird's nest, primavera, and primroses in a pot. Lilies and bright sunflowers with bees buzzing 'round grace summer gardens, as does the vermilion poppy, so revered by the ancient Egyptians. Or, embroider roses and lace, perfect for a baby's blanket. A richly hued autumn wreath features oak leaves, or you can choose from a nasturtium and butterfly border; pretty pansies; and patchwork. Warm the chill of winter with a Christmas rose, evergreen, and cyclamen. For every season there's a sampler with a heartwarming, old-fashioned scene. Use them on pillows, as hangings, on covers, and more--every one's a classic! A Selection of BOMC's Crafters Boo k Club. 160 pages (all in color), 10 1/4 x 11 1/4.