Pocket Guide to Pretty Stitches

Karen Hemingway has compiled a variety of hand embroidery designs in a convenient, compact (just 4" x 6") reference guide. Readers won't just get 30 new embroidery stitches to perfect. They'll also receive step-by-step instructions--packed with informative illustrations--so everyone from beginners to experienced embroiderers can follow along. Featuring needle and thread charts for easy reference, this guide is more than an addendum to Hand Embroidery Stitches at a Glance. It's a comprehensive book for anyone who considers themselves a budding embroidery or sewing enthusiast. With an emphasis on embellishing and visible mending, you'll learn everything from single cross-stitch patterns to the four-legged knot, all while embracing artful designs to indulge your creative instincts. It's a perfect way to step up your game and learn all that hand embroidery has to offer!