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This quick, easy stitch guide will be the most reached-for book on your embroidery shelf. With this handy guide at your fingertips, you'll know how to work 52 common embroidery stitches from the instructions and illustrations provided. It's the perfect reference to have by your side for any embroidery project. New to stitching? Expert teacher Cheryl Fall will show you the way. Each stitch is explained in detail as well as illustrated, so you can easily see how to make each one. To practice your skills, the included stitch sampler project is a great place to start. Two other beautiful patterns are also included, which can be used in a variety of ways. A review of the basic materials, such as fabric, threads, hoops, and needles, is also included to get you on your way.



About the Author

Cheryl Fall

Cheryl Fall hosts the NeedleKnowle® site and has been one of America's favorite needlework, craft and quilting designers since 1986 She has created designs for major companies including DMC, Coats & Clark, HTC, Zweigart, Pellon and others. She is an active member of the Needlework and How-To Communities, has served as Guide for About.com's Needlepoint and Embroidery sites, and as the Social Media Liason for DMC Threads. Cheryl is a Life Member of EGA (Embroiderers' Guild of America) . In addition to over a dozen published book titles, Cheryl is also the author of several thousand articles for publication in craft and needlework magazines including Woman's Day, Country Living, Traditional Quilter, Crafts and many more. She has also hosted a nationally-distributed PBS Series called "The Creative Life," which featured over 78 episodes full of creative ideas.



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