"Schwalm embroidery comes from Germany and is named after the river Schwalm and surrounding area. The style of the embroidery is easily recognised by the profuse use of hearts, tulips, scalloped half circle edges, also cut and pulled fillings inside some of the design shapes...For those who have already stitched the traditional designs, I have added some contemporary designs to bring in something new..."--From introduction by Janet M. Davies.