Hand Embroidery Dictionary

We LOVE this book!

The inside is lovely & organized - the first few pages show thumbnails of the stitch categories and more in-depth colour images. Beautiful photograpsh show the how-to for each stitch - and there are over 500 of them! Christen also provides lots of examples and guidance on combining stitches for even better effect. Worth every penny!

The complete go-to guide for all things embroidery!

Everything embroidery bundled into one helpful how-to guide! Expert embroiderer Christen Brown breaks down 500+ stitches from the basics for beginners to more complex designs for advanced stitchers. Stitches range from Lazy Daisy, French Knot, Herringbone, Capped, Chevron, and so much more. Create intricate art like Christen with projects such as psychedelic balloons, mushroom gardens, and flowered embroidered spirals. Bursting with colour and beads, designs are perfect for contemporary embroidery art or crazy quilting. Start simple and learn how to choose tools and threads, achieve the perfect stitch, and then start designing your unique embroidery project. 

• From basic stitches to complex combinations each of the 500+ designs comes with step-by-step instructions
• Mix it up and learn how to change the position of the stitch and use the distance between points
• Best-selling author Christen Brown provides expert guidance for all, including tips and instructions for left-handed embroiderers