Crewel, one of the oldest English embroidery techniques, is experiencing a revival due to its simplicity. Enjoy these traditional and new ways to work 48 familiar stitches. The book features 25 pages of trace-off patterns for you to sew yourself. Stitches include: Battlemented Couching, Brick Satin Filling, Fly Stitch, French Knot, Pearl Stitch, Pekin Knot, Knotted Satin Stitch, Portuguese Knotted, Trellis Square Filling, Wave Stitch, a variety of Buttonhole Stitches, and 30 more. 128 pages (all in color), 6 X 5 3/4.