A-Z of Embroidery StitchesThis comprehensive guide to embroidery stitches contains all the embroiderer needs to know to work dozens of stitches, and includes full advice on everything from choosing materials, beginning and ending a thread and using hoops to working as a left handed embroiderer and learning how to paint threads. Step by step photography and clear instructions make the techniques achievable for beginners as well as providing an invaluable reference guide for

Simple traditional piecing techniques transform your favorite colors and fabrics into unique star blocks and a sparkling quilt

a glossary of quilting terms and definitions

but easily done with long single stitches

Embroidery designs in the following formats:

Color formulas have never been more picturesque

These handy little pouches are perfect for all kinds of great things

Large 14-1/2in x 13in x 9-1/2in d fits a 9in x 13in pan perfectly

13in x 29in - A bright and cheery salute to spring featuring a pieced checkerboard border

Soft and Stable can be seen by clicking here

the fabric I chose for the ornament gave it a look I was not expecting

Let your creative juices flow as you quilt directly on the blocks (not the whole quilt

A stunning collection of classic quilt block patterns and historical anecdotes