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“Everyone loves a fairy tale”
Almost exactly ten years after the foundation of the True Embroideries Studio, Helen was commissioned to write her first book, The Embroiderers’ Countryside.
Helen’s publishers, David and Charles took a chance and allowed her to create the first in a new genre of books – “embroidery books not just for embroiderers” as Helen has always described them! Books that celebrate the love of textile through Helen’s own unique art. The Embroiderers’ Countryside was quickly followed by The Embroiderers’ Country Album, it’s companion volume – and both were reprinted, in hardback and later in softback format. First editions are now collectors items, signed copies changing hands in excess of £150. More followed, and there are currently 6 titles in the “Inspirational” collection. Running in tandem with these, and in response to a demand for some more “hands on” books, Helen created the “Masterclass” series. Whilst still full of fascinating and anecdotal information, these books concentrate more on technique, and each features six full page projects, together with colour charts and step by step instructions allowing you to work alongside Helen as she captures her subjects. In 2008, fifteen years after its original publication, The Embroiderer’s Countryside was reissued in a new edition featuring “Masterclass” projects. The Series had come full circle.
Books acquired directly from us can, on request, be signed by Helen, and dedicated to whomever you wish!
To order books, please contact us direct. Go to the Contact page and either email or phone. Payment accepted by credit/debit card or UK cheque. Books in stock can be despatched immediately, we will quote you price and postage.
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The Embroiderer’s Countryside Masterclass Edition
Softback ISBN 9780715328590 £15.99
The most complete Masterclass book available, containing four wonderful projects featuring the seasons of the English country year. You can buy the kits to complete these projects with everything you need directly from us – visit the Kits page.
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 World of Embroidery
Softback ISBN 9780715326657 £12.99
An inspirational journey around the planet (and beyond!) exploring the natural and not so natural world in Helen’s unique style.
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Embroidered Gardens (Masterclass Series)
Softback ISBN 9780715321805
£12.99
The sixth Masterclass book, in the usual format, with a wealth of beautiful garden features. Gardening without getting your hands dirty!
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Embroidered Butterflies (Masterclass Series)
Softback ISBN 9780715319017
£12.99
The second in the Masterclass Series, featuring five detailed projects of butterflies and a wealth of information both inspirational and practical.
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Embroidered Landscapes (Masterclass Series)
Hardback ISBN 9780715321799
£16.99
This book completes the Masterclass series (no. 6) expanding readers’ knowledge of landscape work, as begun in “Gardens”. The five Masterclass projects are truly spectactular.
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Embroidered Animals (Masterclass Series)
Softback ISBN 9780715327869
£12.99
Fourth in the Masterclass Series, featuring the usual five full projects, and animals from all over the world – a must for all embroidery and animal lovers.
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The Timeless Art of Embroidery
Softback RRP £14.99 Special Offer £12.00
Helen’s third book, looking at the art of embroidery through the ages, each era captures by Helen’s amazing interpretive designs.
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The Myth and Magic of Embroidery
Softback RRP £14.99 Special Offer £12.00
This book is Helen’s acknowledged favourite! Follow the “storyteller” as he takes his lady through the wonderful mythology of embroidery and the textile art. Full of folk lore, magic and mystery!
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Embroidered Birds (Masterclass Series)
Soft or Hardback available: £12.99 or £14.99
The third in the Masterclass Series, this book is a joy for all bird lovers, keen embroiderers and twitchers! You will never look at feathers in the same way again.
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Editions of Helen’s books which have been out of print for some time – or if you particularly want hard or soft back copies – can sometimes be very hard to find! However, we have our sources!
If you are looking for a certain edition to complete your collection, let us know and we will probably be able to find it for you – prices, condition, etc., may vary, but we will let you now what is available, quote a price, and then the choice is yours.
If you would like us to source any of the following books, please e-mail us. Click on Contact and fill out the enquiry form. If you would like to ring (number also on Contact page), feel free to do so, but if from overseas, please remember the time difference!
An indication of any we may have in stock is given by each title – this will be updated each time the website is – so we can’t guarantee availability and price, but just get in touch and we’ll tell you right away.
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Embroidered Flowers (Masterclass Series)
Available in hard or soft back
The first, and now much sought after title, in the Masterclass Series. This book introduces all Helen’s signature techniques in detail. If this is not in your collection, it should be!
Currently one hardback and one soft back in stock
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 Helen M. Stevens’ Embroiderer’s Year
Available in hard or soft back
A truly unique book, comprising 12 chapters, each focussing on a month of the year from an international perspective. The natural world, national and personal celebrations all feature.
Currently one hardback in stock
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The Embroiderer’s Countryside (original edition)
Available in hard (left) or soft back (right)
Helen’s first book. The iconic image of the kingfisher has become Helen’s signature bird. First editions of this book in hardback have changed hands for over £150.00 – we promise to try and find you one for much less than that! Don’t be afraid to enquire – it could be one of the best investments you will ever make!
Currently one hardback and several soft back in stock
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 The Embroiderer’s Country Album 
Available in hard or soft back (as above)
Now one of the scarcest of Helen’s books to find: her second title – and also very collectable. We are usually able to source copies. If this is not in your collection you are missing a treat!
Currently two hardbacks in stock
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