Hand embroidery opens up a whole new world of craft possibilities for your sewing projects. It’s wonderfully accessible, and with just a few simple stitches you can create patterns, textures ...

Diana Rupp. Workman, $23.95 (252p) ISBN 978-0-7611-5700-7 Rupp (Sew Everything Workshop) presents a beginners’ guide to embroidery that replaces granny and aunty, or mom and dad.

This form of embroidery utilizes multicolored threads, mirrors, seashells, and a variety of stitch patterns on loosely woven fabrics. Artisans skillfully stitch together small patches of fabric to ...