Simply Samplers: Easy Techniques for Hand Embroidery

This book covers samplers in several different styles: cross-stitch, counted thread, surface, and freestyle embroidery and gives creative uses for sampler art beyond the basic wall hanging: gift bags, ornaments, scarves, tote bags, and more. Includes a how-to section with step-by-step instructions for basic embroidery stitches and sewing skills. 16 projects for decorative sampler designs plus creative variations. Paperback. Stackpole Books, 2014. 101 pages.