Mary Thomas's Embroidery Book: Including Applique, Patchwork, Quilting, Initials and Monograms, Fringes and Tassles, Smocking, Seams and Hems (Dover Crafts: Embroidery & Needlepoint) Paperback – Illustrated, 13 Jun. 2012

just love old books describing stitches and materials of a bygone age if you like older things this is for you dont expect colour photos though but that makes it more exciting as you can put your own interpretation on the patterns

Exactly as described, with clear instructions and illustrations for learning about different embroidery stitches and techniques.

For beginners, it’s fine .

I am a novice in embroidery and was recommended this book. It is just what I want and will help me now and in the future!!!!,

my mum loves this ,and just because the diagrams are in blackand white it doesnt matter

Good illustrations love this book oldie but goodie

Great reference book. Older style explanations helpful for me.

Good but not as well illustrated as I had hoped