"Basic Stitches" will teach you simple embroidery and inspire you with inventive ways to decorate and personalize everything from clothes to bed linen "Basic Stitches" introduces you to the creative possibilities of decorative stitching and simple embroidery. Taking items from the home and wardrobe, Katie Ebben demystifies the art of embroidery and teaches you easy ways to embellish soft furnishings and clothes to give them a personal touch. Whether making and embroidering lavender sachets for a present, edging a throw with blanket stitch in a contrasting colour, making this season's must-have hipster belt or decorating a simple clutch bag with satin stitch, there are plenty of stylish stitching ideas that are quick and easy to complete.

• Series: Craft Queen S.
• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Conran Octopus (April 28, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1840914246
• ISBN-13: 978-1840914245