Kristin Nicholas is a knitwear designer and decorative artist. She was named one of Vogue Knitting's Master Knitters of the '90s and has designed knitwear for Vogue Knitting, Family Circle Knitting, and other other major magazines. Kristin lives in western Massachusetts.

• Acknowledgments Contents [Chapter Title] Introduction Embroidery Tools Fabric Thread and Yarn Needles Gridded Stitches Needlepoint Cross-Stitch Whipstitch Projects: Striped Coasters Stitch-It Photo Frame Cross-Stitch Dish Towels Basic Freeform Embroidery Running Stitch Seed Stitch Backstitch Stem Stitch Satin Stitch Straight Stitch Projects: Needlebook Sew Pincushion Backpack Tags Love Heart Pillow Owl Stuffie Looped Stitches Blanket Stitch Chain Stitch Lazy Daisy Feather Stitch Projects: Bookmarks Dots Hoop Art Embroidered Blue Jeans Phone or MP3 Carrying Case Embellished Fabric Picture Fancy Stitches French Knots Bullion Knot Spider Web Stitch Woven Bar Projects: Tess's Notecard Embellished Carry Tote Patch Collection How to Make It Yours Stitch Guide Motifs Personalizing Clothing Templates Sources for Supplies Glossary

This is an exciting, how-to book to get kids interested in embroidery, from embellishing clothing to making pictures and getting creative. Kristin shows how to transform boring stuff into awesome stuff with just a needle and thread. The great thing about embroidery, she says, is that you can work on it almost anywhere, so its perfect for road trips and rainy days. There are clear instructions so kids can produce a variety of simple stitches and customer each project making them look exactly they want them too.