Lesley Wilkins

Discover the ultimate collection of beautiful Quaker embroidery designs, from needlework expert Lesley Wilkins. A treasure trove of inspiration, Quaker Samplers contains an extraordinary range of Quaker medallion, motif, and sampler designs, all created using just two simple stitches: cross stitch and backstitch. Lesley's designs bring a modern twist to this traditional craft: they are full of colour and charm...

Inspired by the past, Lesley Wilkins illustrates her techniques with a whole host of wonderful designs, including flowers, plants, birds, animals, and figures. She covers everything from the materials to use and working with a chart, to getting started and how to stitch. Patterns in Beginner’s Guide to Blackwork are created by small stitched units which are combined in many...