BOOKS

Stitch with confidence | 120 Embroidery Stitches and Embroidery Tips, Tricks & Techniques are all you need. No more trawling the internet. They’re easy to understand, clearly written and well-illustrated books on how to do creative surface embroidery. Treasure troves of useful information – a great foundation for beginners and a comprehensive reference for more experienced stitchers – you’ll use them for years to come. They’ll make you feel completely at ease with a needle and thread.

A huge variety | 120 stitches to explore. Well-known basics as well as some unusual ones and variations on stitches you know. Divided into eight stitch families – straight, back, chain, blanket, fly and feather, knotted, crossed, couched and woven – you can see how they relate to and build on each other. The contents page and an index at the back make it easy to find any stitch and alternative names are listed for each one, too. With a full-colour photo as well to show how the stitches in each family look on fabric, 120 Embroidery Stitches is a great addition to your stitch library.

Easy to follow instructions | Each stitch in 120 Embroidery Stitches is clearly and simply explained. The instructions are step by step, both written and illustrated, and are easy to understand and follow. You’ll be stitching like a pro in no time.

Useful and informative | Embroidery Tips, Tricks & Techniques draws on two decades of stitching experience. It’s a straightforward, clear and helpful book if you want to learn or improve your embroidery. It’s filled with practical advice and tips to help you get started, or start stitching again if it’s been a while, from what size needle to buy to how to easily split six-stranded thread.

Digital or printed | The books come in PDF format. You can save and read them on your computer, tablet or phone, great for embroidering on the go and zooming in on the illustrations and photos. If you prefer paper books, they’re high-quality files that fit on A4 and US-letter sized paper. Easy to print at home or a copy shop. Options for all, whatever makes you comfortable.

“Being older I wasn't sure if I would like this book in digital download form. But I did! The directions and photos are very clear. I definitely recommend this product.” – Jessica, Salisbury, NC, US

“I have really been enjoying these books. I have not printed them yet (though I plan to) but keep opening the computer to read/gaze a bit more. I have learned quite a few useful tips and tricks and am really excited to get started on my next project. I am still relatively new to embroidery but finally feel comfortable with it thanks to these books. It’s nice not being overwhelmed because you don't know what needle size to pick/buy or what to do about various thread problems. And I am no longer searching through the internet for stitches. It’s a treasure trove of stitches! I haven't finished reading yet but I would certainly recommend them.” – Anja, Vienna, Austria

“Years ago, you were so gracious to me about one of my let’s say ‘beginner-type’ questions. You must’ve had people like me in mind when you wrote this book. Your explanations are organized beautifully by category, straightforward, and welcoming to those at all levels. The clarity of your discussions is simplicity and perfection combined. It’s a gift to me and probably so many others as well. It’s a perfect little gem! Thank you so much.” – Marion, San Francisco, CA, US