A comprehensive guide to embroidery stitches. Step-by-step photography and clear instructions make the techniques achievable for beginners as well as providing an invaluable reference guide for experienced embroiderers. Full of hints and tips covering all the embroiderer needs to know.This book covers many embroidery techniques commonly used in smocking and heirloom sewing - bullions, button holes, cutwork, french knots, feather stitch, faggoting, shadow work and others.