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Dimensional Embroidery Books by Maria Freitas

Art of Dim Emb 5

The Art of Dimensional Embroidery

by Maria A. Freitas

48 pages. Now in its fifth edition, detailed instructions for 29 stitches and over 40 flowers, leaves, and other items. Illustrated in color.

Apples to Zinnias

Apples to Zinnias

by Maria A. Freitas

Over 50 pages illustrated throughout. Instructions for stitches, leaves, flowers. Comes with full-size tracing pattern. Printed fabric available as design #1603.

Primavera

Primavera

by Maria A. Freitas

32-page booklet covering 18 stitches, 13 plants, 10 critters, all illustrated and photographed. Includes full-size pattern and expert advice. See design #1601.

Verana

Verana

by Maria A. Freitas

Details on stitching the cover pattern. Instructions for 12 flowers, 8 buds, field flowers, leaves, and the face. Illustrated throughout. See design #1602.

Here's what you can find in these books:

Almond Blossom African Daisy Black-Eyed Susan

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...

Cinquefoil Acorns

Chrysanthemum Dahlia Eucalyptus Kalmia Quail

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...

Butterfly Bees Poppy Camelia

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

  • Straight stitch
  • Stem stitch
  • Couching stitch
  • Pistil stitch
  • French knots
  • Satin stitch
  • Turkey stitch
  • Buttonhole stitch (regular, wrapped & detached)
  • Bullion stitches (regular & detached)
  • Cast-on stitch
  • Cast-on double stitch
  • Cast-on double stitch Drizzle
  • Double Cast-on
  • Lazy Daisy stitch
  • Knotted Lazy Daisy stitch
  • Cornflower
  • Crocus
  • Camelia
  • Columbine
  • Ginger
  • Salvia
  • Grevillea
  • Poppy
  • Aragonia
  • Mushroom
  • Butterflies
  • Spider
  • Caterpillar
  • Dragonfly
  • Grasshopper
  • Ladybug
  • Honey Bee
  • Bumble Bee
  • Garden Snail

And more...

Columbine Cornflower

Verana Cover Apple Blossom

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...