Not Your Average Embroidery Book

Get your creative juices flowing with the 10 easiest and most popular embroidery stitches! Alicia Burstein expands the boundaries of contemporary hand embroidery with super-fast ideas for the impatient sewist and dazzling motifs for slow stitchers. With just a needle and thread, you'll create 30 unique projects to wear, use, and display. Learn how easy it is to stitch on unconventional materials like canvas tennis shoes, a denim skirt, or leather bracelets. Change up the patterns to fit your unique style, and branch out to create your own custom designs.

• Master 10 simple, versatile hand embroidery stitches, each with clear instructions
• Sew 30+ useful embroidery projects, from household items to clothing and wall art
• Embroider anything! Get expert tips for hand stitching on unusual materials and ready-mades