Starting with five easy-to-make accessories, this book guides the reader through various embellishment techniques to create vibrant and colourful variations. Over 60 projects demonstrate numerous techniques with easy-to-follow photography.
JAN EATON is known internationally for her specialty in needlecraft and textile designs. Since finishing her training at Goldsmiths College in London, Jan has worked as a freelance designer showcasing her embroidery, crochet, knitting, and textile painting designs in various UK and European magazines. Past works include the new edition of Mary Thomas's Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches, Country Crochet and Knitted Lace, and 200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets, Throws, and Afghans. (ref: http://us.macmillan.com/author/janeaton)
This book has basic patterns for a hat, purse, mittens, slippers, etc., and then the rest of the book shows different ways to embellish them with top stitching, beading, etc. It also has a nice descriptive segment in the beginning, along with good crochet technique photos. I will come back to this for patterns when I am a more accomplished crocheter.