“Emphasis here is on a mastery of the basics; no pictures and text are spared to ensure that stitchers clearly understand the material needs and the more than 22 stitches, a broader array than the regular running, couching, and lazy daisy varieties. A dozen or so projects are presented...including a shopping list for...embellishments and a paragraph or two filled with ideas. These pages are meant to instruct and inspire.”—Booklist.