Want to learn more stitches? This classic from Sarah's Hand Embroidery will take you through a treasure trove of stitches that you never knew existed. Learn 200 hand embroidery stitches through step-by-step photographic illustrations with tips, techniques, projects, and patterns. ?? Yes, this is a photo-intensive embroidery book with 1500 photographic images in 450 pages!

Sarah's Hand Embroidery book is a perfect guide to different stitches for traditional and modern hand embroidery, and crafting projects -- whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner. It has a Picture Dictionary of 200 stitches categorized into different stitch families for quick referral and learning. Each and every stitch is explained step-by-step with clear photographs, along with information on the difficulty level, the uses, and alternate names.

If you are an absolute beginner, there is an entire section with tips and techniques on how to handle needles, threads, fabric, hoops and other tools, making it an ideal reference guide. This book also gives interesting information on traditional embroidery forms, and the origin and history of certain stitches, which can inspire learners of all levels to explore more. You don't have to worry about how to practice all these stitches -- this book has a section on printable patterns and projects for that!

Sarah's Hand Embroidery book includes:

• 200 hand embroidery stitches with step-by-step photographic illustrations

• 1500 photographs in 450 pages

• A categorized picture dictionary for you to select the stitches

• Stitch categories and stitch families

• Drawing, tracing and transferring patterns

• Hooping the fabric, separating the floss and threading the needle

• Methods for finishing and knotting the thread

• Color wheel and guide for picking colors

• 30 patterns, with stitch guides and ideas

• Sample embroidery for each stitch family

• History and maps of traditional embroidery styles

Note: Based on our readers' recommendations, we have included links to patterns in PDF format that can be downloaded and printed. Subscribe or contact us to get more printable patterns!

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