Lending

Embroiderer's Countryside is one of my favorite books. There are three different versions of Helen M Steven's' books. The first books that came out were beautiful examples of her work with the artists insights into embroidery. The second set of books were call "Masterclass" and also include instructions on projects. The third type of her books are also called "Masterclass" but have more detailed projects, these are the one's bound in a yellow cover. All of her books are wonderful but I personally like the original books which are more like coffee table style books, Definitely treat yourself to one of her books. ( )

This is one of Ms. Stevens' books that provides plates of her embroideries and a narrative. I had not stopped to read her books until I got this one as a gift, I had only focused on the patterns in her Masterclass series. I was glad I read this one, and inspired to go back and read the narratives in the others. The book is framed by a story about a lady in a medieval hall who is embroidering while a bard tells tales. The text of the book ranges from anecdotes related to the subject matter in the embroidery to thoughts on doing the work itself. ( )