First published 2025
Katherine Marsh opens with fabric, needle, and thread. She walks readers through essential embroidery tools and foundational techniques. Marsh addresses both complete beginners and those with some sewing experience. The book covers flowery designs, cross stitch lettering for baby names, and colorful wall decorations. Readers learn to create animal clocks, bee needlebooks, floral purses, elephant cushions, bird tote bags, and coffee coasters. Marsh emphasizes the calming rhythm of needle piercing fabric and thread moving through cloth. She positions embroidery as gift making for birthdays, holidays, christenings, and spontaneous moments. The author presents embroidery as both relaxing practice and practical skill for creating handmade presents.
Genres: art, non-fiction, how-to
Vibes: calming, intimate, practical
Tropes: beginner-friendly, instructional
136 pages · Paperback · Sona Books