Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Embroidery 5 CHAPTER 1: Why Make Embroidery? 7 CHAPTER 2: Looking at Types of Embroidery 13 Part 2: Gathering Your Embroidery Supplies 23 CHAPTER 3: Embroidery Materials: Fibers and Fabrics 25 CHAPTER 4: Embroidery Tools of the Trade 45 CHAPTER 5: Considering a Few Nice-to-Haves 55 Part 3: Understanding Embroidery Techniques and Stitches 63 CHAPTER 6: Essential Embroidery Techniques 65 CHAPTER 7: Starting with Some Beginner Stitches 91 CHAPTER 8: Moving to Advanced Embroidery Stitches 111 CHAPTER 9: Selecting and Using Stitches 129 Part 4: Getting Your Feet Wet: Stitching Projects 147 CHAPTER 10: Venturing into Embroidery Patterns 149 CHAPTER 11: Putting It All Together: Beginner Designs for Practicing 161 Part 5: Building on Your Embroidery Skills 175 CHAPTER 12: Essential Knowledge for Making Your Own Designs 177 CHAPTER 13: Drawing for Embroidery 189 CHAPTER 14: Choosing and Using Color 199 CHAPTER 15: Getting Your Creative Juices Flowing 209 CHAPTER 16: Finishing and Displaying Your Embroidery 217 CHAPTER 17: Troubleshooting and Helpful Tidbits 245 Part 6: Looking at Advanced Embroidery Methods 257 CHAPTER 18: Thread Painting 259 CHAPTER 19: Three-Dimensional Stumpwork Embroidery 283 CHAPTER 20: Embroidering on Clothing 309 Part 7: The Part of Tens 315 CHAPTER 21: Ten Reasons Embroidery Is the Perfect Hobby 317 CHAPTER 22: Ten Tips for Stitching Success 323 CHAPTER 23: Ten Ideas for Making Embroidery Functional 329 Index 337.