Dimensional Embroidery Books by Maria Freitas

The Art of Dimensional Embroidery by Maria A. Freitas. 48 pages. Now in it's fifth edition, this book gives detailed instructions for 29 basic stitches and how to use them to make over 40 flowers, leaves and other items. Thoroughly illustrated in color throughout.

Apples to Zinnias by Maria A. Freitas. Over 50 pages illustrated throughout. Instructions for stitches, leaves, flowers and everything you see in the embroidery. Comes with full size tracing pattern. Printed fabric available as design #1603.

Primavera by Maria A. Freitas Beginners and enthusiasts of all levels will enjoy all the flora and fauna of this remarkable piece by Maria A. Freitas. This 32 page booklet covers instructions for 18 stitches, 13 plants and 10 critters all illustrated and photographed in color throughout. A full size pattern suitable for tracing is included as well as expert advice on washing, stitching and framing your embroidery. See design #1601.

Verana by Maria A. Freitas. This book by Maria A. Freitas gives details on stitching the cover pattern. Includes instructions for all required stitches, instructions for 12 flowers, 8 buds, field flowers, leaves and the face. Thoroughly illustrated. See design #1602.

Here's what you can find in these books:

Within the pages of ART you will learn how to make:

Straight stitch
Stem stitch
Hopper stitch
Couching stitch
Pistil stitch
French knots
Herringbone stitch
Satin stitch
Turkey stitch
Chain stitch
Buttonhole stitch (regular, wrapped & detached)
Bullion stitches (regular & detached)
Cast-on stitch
Cast-on double stitch
Knotted Cast-on
Double Cast-on
Knotted Double Cast-on
Lazy Daisy stitch
Knotted Lazy Daisy stitch
Feather stitch
Palestrina stitch

Peach blossom
Geron Daisy
Japanese Violet
Rolled Rose
Eucalyptus
Wild Rose
Black-eyed Susan
Almond Blossom
Dahlias
Fuchsias
African Daisy
Acorns
Poinsettias
French Hydrangea

And more...

Within the pages of Apples to Zinnias you will learn:

Straight stitch
Stem stitch
Hopper stitch
Couching stitch
Pistil stitch
French knots
Satin stitch
Turkey stitch
Chain stitch
Buttonhole stitch (regular, wrapped & detached)
Bullion stitches (regular & chained)
Cast-on stitch
Cast-on double stitch
Knotted Cast-on
Double Cast-on (+Drizzle)
Knotted Double Cast-on (+Drizzle)
Lazy Daisy stitch
Knotted Lazy Daisy stitch
Feather stitch

Apple Branch
Bougainvillea
Chrysanthemum
Dahlia
Eucalyptus
Fuchsia
Grapevine
Holly
Iris
Japanese Violet
Kalmia
Lily & Ladybugs
Morning Glory
Narcissus
Orchid
Pansy
Quail & Poppy
Roses
Snowbells & Snail
Tulip
Umbrella
Violet
Wheat
Xeranthemum
Yarrow
Zinnia

And more...

Within the pages of VERANA you will learn how to make:

Straight stitch
Stem stitch
Couching stitch
Pistil stitch
French knots
Satin stitch
Turkey stitch
Buttonhole stitch (regular, detached & wrapped)
Bullion stitch
Cast-on stitch
Cast-on double stitch
Feather stitch
Lazy Daisy stitch
Knotted Lazy Daisy stitch

Torch Lily
Maria's Rose
Apple Blossom
Duchesse Rose
Summer Rose
Japanese Violet
Dahlia
Kalmia

And more...