Creative Embroidery Author:Joan Nicholson Joan Nicholson has produces some of the most beautiful embroidery of the day, elevating a dying craft to a living art. In this book she communicates her skill and enthusiasm to bring needlework back to its rightful place as a creative, enjoyable pastime. All the basic and fancy stitches are clearly described and illustrated in easy to follow dra... more »wings and photographs. For guidance, their are several hundred illustrations of embroidery motifs and applications, together with suitable stitches, fabrics, colors and textures to use in carrying them out. Embroidery is ideally suited to personalize items. There are ideas for enriching linens and lingerie, clothing, belts, and other accessories, and for making toys and novel gifts that are a joy to make and to receive.« less