Helen M. Stevens, The Embroiderer’s Countryside, first published in 1992. A beautifully illustrated volume featuring 75 colour plates of highly realistic embroidery inspired by wildflowers, birds, animals and the British countryside. The author provides detailed explanations of techniques, stitches and composition, making it both an inspirational art book and a practical guide for embroiderers. Hardcover with dust jacket, richly illustrated throughout. Good condition with minor storage wear to the dust jacket.