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ALSO AVAILABLE 2 | NEW THIS SEASON EMBROIDERY ENCYCLOPEDIA 978-0-7643-6849-3 416 pp. | 8 1/2" x 10 1/4" (216 x 260 mm) | hardcover $55.00, £50.00, 80.00 CAD COZY STITCHES 978-0-7643-6858-5 168 pp. | 7 3/4" x 9 1/2" (197 x 241 mm) | hardcover $22.99, £20.99, 31.99 CAD ISBN: 978-0-7643-6964-3 Size: 7" x 9" (178 x 229 mm) Pages: 96 Price: $16.99, £15.99, 23.99 CAD Illustrations: 100+ color photos and illustrations Binding: softcover BISAC: CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Needlework / Embroidery Embroidery Handbook for Beginners An Illustrated Guide to Tools, Techniques, and Stitches By Catherine Guidicelli Try embroidery successfully with this clear guide offering all the stitches and techniques with easy-to-follow diagrams and a fun-loving attitude. Packed with essential techniques and more, this compact guide is the ideal introduction to embroidery. Whether readers are just beginning or looking to refine their skills, this book provides everything needed to stitch with confidence. It starts with a detailed overview of selecting fabric and thread, preparing materials, transferring designs, and mastering key techniques. At its core, the book offers clear instructions for 25 common stitches and their variations, each supported by easy-to-follow diagrams. For those ready to explore more creative stitching, it also covers advanced techniques like bead and sequin embroidery, tapestry, punch needle, and more. ISBN 978-0-7643-6964-3 AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 2025 UK PUB DATE: NOVEMBER 2025 About the Author Catherine Guidicelli was trained in design at Olivier-de-Serres, Paris. She is passionate about needlework and shares her passion through teaching. She has written numerous books and articles on needlework and embroidery, which she illustrates with her own drawings and photos.