Beginning a new artistic pursuit like embroidery can be intimidating, but Satisfying Stitches takes the guesswork and fear out of getting started with stitching. With gentle encouragement from author Hope Brasfield, step=by-step instructions, and clear photographs, you will acquire new skills and techniques and create a variety of appealing embroidery designs. The eighteen projects for beautiful florals, colourful houseplants and fruits, celestial bodies, charming mushrooms, and more include three levels: 1. Simple and relatively quick designs to help you gain confidence; 2. More complex patterns that will increase your skills and knowledge; 3. Larger, more intricate designs for building your expertise. As you learn new stitches and create vibrant embroidery designs, Satisfying Stitches will empower you to embrace imperfection, slow down, and enjoy the process. Page 4 of cover.