The new edition of Mary Thomas's classic stitch reference library; it is the first and last word in embroidery. This classic reference book has achieved near-legendary status since it was first published in 1934, owing to its clear instructions and huge library of stitches. It includes full illustrated instructions for over 400 embroidery stitches, ranging from simple border and outline stitches, to filling stitches, canvas stitches and pulled fabric stitches. Scattered throughout are dozens of inspirational embroideries to show the stitches in action. Ideal for both those starting out with needlework and those more accomplished embroiderers who need inspiration for different stitches and techniques, this new, redesigned edition includes the internationally-renowned embroiderer Jan Eaton's revisions to the original text, and includes a preface by famed embroiderer Mary Corbet. Table of Contents Introduction 6 Outline Stitches 10 Border Stitches 24 Composite Band Stitches 52 Isolated Stitches 66 Open Filling Stitches 80 Solid Filling Stitches 96 Detached Filling Stitches 108 Straight and Slanted Canvas Stitches 118 Crossed Canvas Stitches 132 Composite Canvas Stitches 150 Insertion Stitches 164 Edging Stitches 170 Cut and Drawn Stitches 178 Pulled Fabric Stitches 186 Index 208