Embroidery Stitch Bible

Betty Barnden is a freelance needlecraft designer who studied furniture design at the Royal College of Art (where she made her first tubular knitted chairs). Betty has designed knitting patterns for companies such as Sirdar, Patons, Jaeger and King Cole. Her knitwear, embroidery and crochet designs have appeared in many magazines over the years, and she has also designed embroidery projects and kits. Betty regularly contributes to Sewing World magazine.

• An essential reference for embroiderers wishing to improve their techniqueOver 200 embroidery stitches are featured, from basic cross stitch to more complicated couching and drawn thread workStitches are arranged according to their use, making it simple to find the one you needEach stitch is explained in full with photographs and easy-to-follow diagrams

Feb/Mar 08A book that doesn't contain bead embroidery, but we felt it was worthy of a mention for its detailed descriptions, diagrams and instructions for embroidery stitches. Divided into different types of stitches, it wouldn't be hard to begin adding beads to a lot of them!