"Bring new dimension to classic needlework"--Cover.

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 252) and index.

1: Basics -- Stitches at a glance -- Tools and materials -- Basic techniques -- 2: The stitches -- Needlepoint -- Counted thread -- Pulled thread, drawn work and insertion stitches -- Hardanger -- Freeform embroidery -- Crazy quilt stitches -- Smocking -- Ribbonwork -- Beadwork stitches -- Elements for flowers -- Fringes and edgings -- 3: Projects -- Blue swirls and stripes pillow (backstitch) -- Green-and-gold notions purse (tent stitch) -- Fringed pillow (fringe) -- Grapevine petit container (elements for flowers) -- Wired ribbon beaded blossom (edgings) -- Ribbon-embroidered box (ribbonwork) -- Rainbow square box lid (canvas work) -- Cabochon pin (beadwork stitches) -- Sage and snowflake Christmas ornament (counted thread) -- Silver star Christmas treasure bag (freeform embroidery) -- Flower sampler (elements for flowers) -- Pastel blue pulled thread sampler (pulled thread, drawn work and insertion stitches) -- Lavender sampler (canvas work) -- Pink-and-purple ornament (canvas work) -- Bargello glasses case (canvas work) -- Beading sampler pincushion (beadwork stitches) -- Batik leaves lingerie bag (freeform embroidery) -- Fall hues shoulder bag (crazy quilt stitches) -- Vintage ribbon bag (edging stitches) -- Brown gathered bag (freeform embroidery) -- 4: Artists' gallery.