Search Press Embroidery Transfers: Over 70 Iron-On Designs, Reusable Sheet Motifs

Trish Burr's Embroidery Transfers collects over 70 reusable iron-on designs plus 6 new originals to jump-start hand-embroidery projects.

This collection from Search Press assembles Trish Burr’s most-loved transfer motifs—flowers, birds, animals, figures and small vignettes—along with a front section of colour guidance and practical advice for using the transfers. The sheet-style transfers are designed to be ironed onto fabric, giving stitchers a precise outline to follow, while the included colour suggestions and references point you to project instructions in Trish Burr's related titles.

How will these iron-on transfers save me time when planning a project?

The transfers remove the need to draft or freehand design outlines, so you can begin stitching immediately. Each motif is sized and drawn for clarity, letting you place designs accurately and repeat them as needed.

• Over 70 ready-to-use outlines for instant project starts
• Reusable transfer paper designs for multiple uses
• Clear linework suited to needle painting and fine embroidery

What kind of designs are included and where do I find stitch guidance?

The book gathers a wide range of motifs—botanical studies, birds, small animals, human figures and vignette scenes—covering both simple and intricate compositions. For step-by-step stitching techniques and colour palettes, the book directs you to Trish Burr’s companion titles which contain full project instructions.

• Botanical motifs ideal for needle painting
• Birds and animals with naturalistic detail
• Small scenes and figures suitable for samplers and gifts
• References to Needle Painting Embroidery, Colour Confidence in Embroidery, Miniature Needle Painting Embroidery and Whitework with Colour

How do I use these transfers and what fabrics work best?

Each transfer is applied with an iron following the included advice so the design adheres to the cloth. Lightweight to medium-weave fabrics—linen, cotton, and fine canvas—work particularly well and hold the transfer lines without distortion.

• Iron-on application instructions and tips included
• Compatible with common embroidery fabrics like linen and cotton
• Transfers can be positioned, stored and reused multiple times

Can beginners use these designs or are they for advanced stitchers?

Designs span a range of complexity, so both novices and experienced embroiderers will find suitable projects. The initial colour inspiration section helps beginners choose thread palettes, while experienced stitchers can follow Trish Burr’s more advanced techniques in her referenced books.

• Clear outlines accessible to beginners
• Colour advice to guide thread selection and shading
• Connects to advanced technique books for experienced stitchers

Who is this for? Trish Burr's Embroidery Transfers is ideal for hobby stitchers, textile artists and craft tutors who want a large, ready-made collection of transfer motifs. It suits beginners who prefer working from a clear outline and stitchers seeking reliable, repeatable designs for samplers, gifts, and practice pieces. Pair this transfer book with Trish Burr’s technique books when you want full project instructions, detailed colour approaches and advanced needle-painting guidance.