How to Embroider: Techniques and Projects for the Complete Beginner

by Susie Johns

Learning to embroider has never been easier! An accessible introduction to embroidery, How to Embroider is for absolute beginners.Simple-to-follow projects teach the basic skills and techniques of this fun and creative craft. Those new to embroidery will learn everything they need to get started while making the 9 pretty projects. Straightforward instructions paired with 150 illustrations and beautiful inspirational photography mean that even if you've never held and embroidery needle before, you will soon be on your way to mastering the craft.

“…these practical guides are a great gift for crafters of all levels”

-Knitting Magazine

Author Bio

Susie Johns is an artist and designer. She has written dozens of instructional books on a range of different topics. She studied Fine Art at Ravensbourne College, went on complete an MA at the prestigious Slade School in London, and later gained a post-graduate teaching qualification (PGCE) at the University of Greenwich.

As well as teaching drawing and painting at a local community college, Susie has years of experience running life-drawing classes and leading workshops focussing on pen and ink, mixed media, artists’ sketchbooks, drawing for health and wellbeing, and family art. She also teaches classes online on various platforms including YouTube.