Embroidery has been experiencing a renaissance among DIY crafters, and it is easier to learn than you may have supposed; while this book from the staff of Mollie Makes is aimed at complete beginners, it's also perfect for those who have completed their first projects and are looking to move on. Basic embroidery stitches are clearly explained with step-by-step illustrations, and there are also brief tutorials on crewel work, ribbon embroidery, bargello, cross stitch, and machine embroidery. Demonstrating the different ways in which embroidery stitches can be used, the 16 projects here include a cloud-shaped pillow, a Russian dolls wall hanging, a cross stitch iPhone cover, and a kitty cat tea cozy.