Perhaps the drawback is that the printing is a little too artsy. The color photos of the steps are nice to have.
It’s not so big that it’s overwhelming, but it has a lot of interesting stitches so a reader who has the basics will find it interesting to use. She has a variety of stitches so you can make choices–for example, at least a half dozen different roses. All very helpful for a person who is just learning that stitch. Finally she shows a completed item using it. Then she shows step by step how to make the stitch and build it into an area so you know what it will look like for your purpose, not just how to make it. She presents the form and use of the stitch in a short paragraph so readers get an idea of its application. My favorite stitch dictionary is the Embroiderer’s Handbook by Margie Bauer.
So, if you’d like to win yourself a free copy of Stitch Sampler to add to your needlework bookshelf, don’t be shy! Leave a comment below! I’ll announce the winner on Sunday! To be eligible, comments must be submitted by this Sunday, October 10th, 5:00 am CST. Make sure you leave an identifiable name on your post.Ĥ. You can just tell us what stitch dictionary you’d like to own and why….)ģ. What’s your favorite stitch dictionary and why? (If you don’t have a stitch dictionary, that’s ok. In your comment, answer the following question:
Leave a comment on this post – not via e-mail, not on other posts (it’s just too much to keep track of!)Ģ. To enter the give-away, please do the following:ġ. So, what am I giving away? A copy of the new edition of Stitch Sampler, which is slightly different from the copy I reviewed the other day, though the actual stitching content and instructions (and wonderful photo index) are all the same. The other day, I reviewed the book Stitch Sampler, and today, I thought I’d give away a copy.