Embroidery Stitches A to Z: A Complete Guide with Over 100 Step-by-Step Stitches

There are books you read once and books that end up with dog-eared corners and a coffee stain on page 47. This is one of the latter. A reference manual that stays on the sewing table for years, because every time a pattern mentions a stitch you haven't mastered, the answer is here — with 1,300 photographs that leave no room for doubt.

What's inside

• Over 100 embroidery stitches explained step by step
• More than 1,300 color photographs, complete sequence for every stitch
• Ribbon embroidery
• Wool embroidery (crewel)
• Knots and raised stitches
• Cross stitch
• And much more, organized from A to Z to find it in seconds

Who it is for

For both ends of the spectrum. If you are starting out, this is the book to learn how to embroider without depending on anyone: the photography replaces the teacher sitting by your side. If you have been embroidering for years, it is the dictionary you turn to when you want to go beyond your usual four stitches and try something new.

Why it is a best seller

Because of the photos. Many embroidery manuals explain a stitch with two drawings and an arrow; here each stitch has the entire sequence photographed in color. You see exactly where the needle goes in, where it comes out, and how the thread looks. That is the difference between understanding a stitch and just reading about it.

How it is structured

Organized alphabetically, 144 pages, and a compact format (21 x 22.7 cm) that fits into any sewing basket. It is designed for consultation, not to be read from cover to cover.

An idea

Pick a stitch at random each week and embroider it on a strip of fabric. After a year, you will have your own sampler and a repertoire you won't forget.

Technical data

• ISBN: 978-84-96550-52-0
• Reference: 203115
• Publisher: El Drac
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144
• Format: 21 x 22.7 cm
• Language: Spanish