Elegant Stitches: An Illustrated Stitch Guide & Source Book of Inspiration

by Judith Baker Montano

Learn all there is to know about silk ribbon stitches, crazy-quilt stitches, composite stitches, and even left-handed stitches. Compact enough to fit in your work basket, the book is spiral bound-leaving your hands free to work.

Genres: Crafts, Reference, Sewing, Quilting, Nonfiction

295 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1995

Reviews

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is really amazing for learning to hand stitch. It gives you step by step instructions on how to do both simple and elaborate stitches. I have found it incredibly helpful!

[Catherine Woodman · Rating 4 out of 5]

great collection of ideas fro crazy quilting and it is in color and on actual quilts which gives a good idea of how it will turn out

[Eileene Gaiche]

I loved this. I learned loads that I didn't know about ribbon embroidery and crazy quilting.

[Reading · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful Stitching Resource

How to make a wide variety of stitches and how to use them in combination. There is also a lot of information about fabric selection and fabric manipulation. Useful for people who like to stitch, not just for making crazy quilts.

[Mel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some of her descriptions of how to do a stitch are confusing, but I appreciate the breadth of knowledge and the inclusion of left handed instructions.

[Katherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

An illustrated stitch guide full of excellent directions and photos. Also plenty of advice and ideas for anyone doing embroidery work.

[Sue K · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just did a quick thumb through of this how to book. Believe that it will provide assistance with many hours of needle creativity

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent illustrated guide to all embroidery stitches; includes chart of correct needle sizes to use with various fabrics; includes index.