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Allow leading Australian embroidery designer and needlework teacher, Yvette Stanton, to be your own personal tutor as she teaches you the basics and beyond of this historic embroidery technique. Merezhka Poltavska is whitework embroidery from the region of Poltava in Ukraine. It is a counted thread embroidery that appeals to stitchers of cross stitch and Hardanger. This full colour, step-by-step guide with over 300 clear diagrams and photos, will lead you from beginner to advanced merezhka stitcher.
Discover what it is like to study as if this wonderful teacher were at your side, as you learn:
Yvette Stanton OAM is an Australian embroidery historian and the author of several stitch dictionaries and numerous books on historical and traditional embroidery techniques. Her books are renowned for their clarity in both visual and written instruction; they are grounded in rigorous research and are essential resources for both contemporary stitchers and those interested in traditional embroidery techniques.
Yvette’s work, with her clear step-by-step instruction, bridges the gap between academic-level research and practical embroidery education. Through her books, research, and public engagement, Yvette Stanton plays a vital role in ensuring that historical embroidery stitches and practices are not only remembered but revived, understood, and enjoyed by new generations of stitchers and scholars around the world.
In 2026 Yvette received the OAM (Medal of the Order of Australia), awarded to citizens of Australia in recognition of outstanding achievement, for her service to embroidery.
Yvette lives in Sydney, Australia.
Visit Yvette's:Website at www.vettycreations.com.auFacebook: vettycreationsInstagram: @vettycreationsYouTube channel: @yvettestanton
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