Embroidery Stitches Step-by-Step

Includes instructions and detailed working photographs that help you understand how to create any stitch and what it should look like. This book guides you on stitching. It works as a reference for embroidery, needlepoint, dressmaking, canvas work or other needlecrafts.

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An inspirational and practical guide to more than 200 dress-making, needlepoint and embroidery stitches.

DK brings you an all-encompassing embroidery book on needlework, stitches and more! Full of top tips on which threads, needles and fabrics work best with which stitches, this design book is sure to unleash your potential and inspire your creativity like never before!

Dive straight in to discover:

-Over 200 decorative stitches with practical ideas on where to use them
-A comprehensive stitch gallery allowing readers to quickly find the stitches they're interested in
-Featuring several handy how-to guides and basic embroidery considerations for beginners

Whether you are an embroidery beginner looking for a clear and easy-to-follow guide to a plethora of beautiful stitch types or an accomplished crafter seeking to perfect your technique and pattern design, this all-encompassing embroidery stitch book has something for everyone to love.

From materials to mounting techniques, fabrics to frames, this easy-to-navigate needlework book has more than 200 stitches explained in excellent detail, with a practical stitch gallery providing readers with a clear view of each stitch, suitable for both beginners and proficient stitch enthusiasts. It's time to perfect your patterns and clean up your cross stitch with this embroidery starter kit that'll redefine textile art as you know it!

At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So whether you fancy taking up a new skill this New Year, or simply find sanctuary in sewing, unleash your creativity and craftiness with this modern embroidery book.

Proving the perfect embroidery gift for the stitching lover in your life, embark on embroidery projects and create inspiring stitches to treasure forever.