The complete guide to embroidery stitches and crewel

by Jo Bucher

Detailed diagrams and directions for over 300 surface stitches (every single embroidery stitch ever known) , plus more than 1,000 suggestions for how to create them. Includes directions for left-handers. Advice on necessary equipment - including frames, fabrics, needles, and threads.

353 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1971

Reviews

[Leslie Holm · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is from 1971, but there are instructions and diagrams for 312 embroidery stitches not to mention chapters on all everything to do with embroidery. It may not have glossy pictures and attention grabbing headers, but if you are looking for actual, usable directions, it can't be beat.

[Allison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Phenomenal resource for the breadth of stitches used in crewel work. Contains concise instructions and illustrations to explain step by step instructions.