Start embroidering today! With this easy guide, you'll have instructions and illustrations for working 40 common embroidery stitches right at your fingertips. Practice your stitches, getting started right away with the 3 sampler patterns included. When you are finished, hang your work on the wall or use it to embellish another item in your home. Not sure where to start? Expert stitcher Cheryl Fall walks you through the basic materials you'll need: fabrics, embroidery thread, a hoop, needles, and a few other helpful items. She walks you through your first stitches and gives you the knowledge to begin any project. Keep this book in your project bag for whenever you need a stitch refresher!