Introduction; Projects: Tree of Life Firescreen/Picture: Based on an early 17th century embroidery. Shows traditional 'garden of paradise' scene with plants, flowers, animals and insects; Bell-Pull and Cushion: Evokes the decorative borders of the 16th century Sheldon Tapestries - luscious fruit and flowers on a deep red background; Band Sampler: (plus small variation projects) Echoes the long, narrow shape of traditional band samplers so popular in the 16th and 17th centuries; Notebook Collection: (book cover, bowl lid, card) Inspired by an embroidery-bound book belonging to the Princess Elizabeth. Features geometric interlace and pansies; 3 Knot Garden Boxes (S, M, L) Knot garden designs are ideal to embroider. The large box has a blackwork variation, popular at the time; Floral-Design Table Linen: (placemat and napkin) Florals were popular as embroidered motifs on garments of the time and provide the inspiration for this design; 3 Scrollwork Pictures: Areas of scrolling stems and flowers were often embroidered on textiles. 3 pairs of flowers are featured - comflower and camation, pea and honeysuckle, and thistle and rose; 4 Hearts Cushions: Derived from a stunning cushion cover worked all over in a network of hearts and flowers. Each cushion features a flower in a heart-shaped border; 3 Bag and Pincushion Sets: Courtiers gave embroidered bags with matching pincushions to Queen Elizabeth I at Christmas, and have inspired these designs, which feature beads, pearl beads and silver geometric network; Motif Library: 10 chart pages of band, border and spot motifs, including ideas for how to use them; Techniques; Bibliography; Suppliers; Index
