Filling a canvas with elegant needlepoint is made easier with this go-to reference for crafters seeking basic knowledge of frames, techniques, needle threading and embellishments. Fifty-two stitches, photographs, diagrams, and a section depicting the ways to use the stitches to design new pieces are included in this volume directed at all skill levels. With illustrations of straight, cross, pile, leaf, and many other stitches, beginners and experts alike will find valuable instructions for basic and decorative work.