A-Z of Embroidery Stitches 2 (A-Z of Needlecraft) Flexibound – September 15, 2015

I purchased the flexibound book instead of the kindle version this time as I wanted the full benefit of the large pictorial instructions, not that the ebook version could not do this, but it would require additional steps to enlarge the page....nuf said about that. As a novice at the art of embrodiery, I found this book to be an excellent source across the board. It devoted 3.5 pages on threads and how to use them with particular stitches, 2 pages on needles which includes an awesome needle chart, 2.5 pages on Hoops with instructions on choosing and preparing a hoop; specialty hoops; getting the most out of a hoop; keeping it clean; and binding. Scissors and stitch tension shared a page before the actual instruction on how to make particular stitches. Because I was new to this, I did a cursory overview of the stitches, and then went back and tried 11 stitches- regular blanket, alternating diagonal , back, chain, diamond, fern, four sided, gobelin filling, Italian knotted border, straight, Pekingese- and I did it!!! I also tried, with success, several harder ones. The step by step instructions were excellent, and the accompanying pictures enabled a novice like me to be successful. This book is an excellent tool for the novice, and an awesome reference for the expert stitcher. I have uploaded several pages from the book to provide the reader with a more generous overview. Hopefully it will answer some questions you may have about content as well as samples of this instructional style. Enjoy!!!!!

I love the A to Z series, I have several, acquired as I branch out to other types of needlework. This is another simply wonderful title, lots of photos. It’s very colorful, and a pleasure to use.

A really good must have for learning stitches. Clear instructions.

I really liked this book. I have been using the basic stitches in my embroidery work, but A-Z Embroidery Stitches have introduced me to a wonderful plethora of new stitches. I really recommend this book, if you are willing to learn different stitches.

This is a fabulous book!!! I actually purchased the Embroidery Stitches 1 and 2 books, and I am so glad I did!! The instructions and diagrams are so clear and easy to follow! I love that they have actually photos and not just diagrams. I'm a very visual person, as in if i can see it done then I can do it. These books are perfect for me!! The steps are thorough and I'm not left wondering what to do next.The variety of stiches is also amazing!!! My mom taught me how to hand stitch and embroider when I very young, and in all my years, I haven't seen over half of these stiches before!! So I love all the new ideas and different designs I use in my work!! I couldn't be happier with these books!!!

The A-Z series is a high-quality series for crafters. I highly recommend them for self-direction and self=taught crafters.

A wonderful book with clear pictures of more advanced stitches. It is a nice size to keep nearby while you are stitching.

Well it is so funny. I got this because some of the stitches I was using weren't in the first book. I like the size and how easy it is to use while stitching. The big problem with this is it still didn't have some of the stitches called for in Carolyn Pearce's Work Box pattern. They were in the back of the book but I wanted to keep the photo of what I was working on and not have to flip back and forth.Still this is another great book and I may just photo copy the missing stitches to keep them in the book. Guess this would have been even better as a 3 ring binder.