E-Books →Pocket Guide to Pretty Stitches Carry–Along Guide to Visible Mending & Embroidery Stitches

Continue your adventures into hand embroidery!
The long-awaited follow-up to the wildly popular Hand Embroidery Stitches at-a-Glance
30 more embroidery stitches with a focus on embellishing and visible mending
For all skill levels, with easy-to-follow instructions for each stitch and an illustrated example and photographs of each finished stitch
Needle and thread charts with recommendations to achieve the best results for each stitch
Stitches include: single cross-stitch, three-quarter cross-stich, half cross-stitch, double cross-stich, cordonnet, ribbed spider web, and coral stitch
Convenient compact size, only 4-inches by 6-inches, so you can tuck it in a project bag or purse and take it along anywhere
Pocket Guide to Pretty Stitches follows the wild success of its predecessor, offering 30 exciting stitches for embellishing and visible mending in a convenient, compact edition!
Author and editor Karen Hemingway has compiled a variety of hand embroidery designs in this pocket-sized reference guide. You won't only get 30 new embroidery stitches to perfect. You'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.
Pocket Guide to Pretty Stitches is an entirely new universe of hand embroidery patterns and the perfect way to step up your embroidery game!
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