Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

It's grown-up playtime! Choose from more than 100 original embroidery designs, hand-drawn with a modern take on retro style. Aneela Hoey's illustrations are printed on transfer paper to use and reuse--tear out the page, trim out the design, iron it down, and stitch away! Learn 11 easy decorative stitches plus techniques for adding texture, then embroider these charming images on 12 whimsical and practical projects, perfect for keepsakes or gifts. Projects include a baby quilt, cushion covers, cozies for jars and tissue boxes, and more. Embroidery is the perfect handwork to take along anywhere you go!

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• Introduction (p. 6)
• Embroidery Basics (p. 8)
• All the information you need to start stitching
• Embroidery Tool Kit
• Transferring the Patterns
• Embroidery Stitches
• How to Use the Stitches
• Techniques for Special Effects
• Embroidery Care
• Embroidering the Projects
• I Sewing Tool Kit (p. 34)
• Lovely Little Keepsakes (p. 37)
• Practical things to make everyday life a joy
• New York Taxi Pincushion (p. 38)
• Closing Stitches (p. 40)
• Empire State Building Needle Case (p. 42)
• Knit One, Purl One Jar Cozy (p. 48)
• Fabric Loops (p. 51)
• A Washing Day Zip Pouch (p. 54)
• Seam Finishes (p. 59)
• Stitched with Love to Give (p. 63)
• Handmade gifts with one-of-a-kind style
• My Favorite Hobby Horse Cushion Cover (p. 64)
• Row, Row Your Boat Patchwork Cushion Cover (p. 72)
• Let's Go Fly a Kite Baby Quilt (p. 78)
• Christmas Wrapping Stocking (p. 88)
• Everyday Prettiness (p. 97)
• Charming stitcheries to brighten your home
• Lemonade Coaster (p. 98)
• Rain, Rain, Go Away Hanging Hoop (p. 104)
• Lost in Stitch Tissue Box Cover (p. 110)
• "Oh, My Balloon!" Hot Water Bottle Cover (p. 120)
• Quiltmaking Techniques (p. 131)
• Essential information for quilting your handmade treasures
• Patterns (p. 136)
• 100+ embroidery designs to inspire your creativity
• About the Author (p. 152)
• Online Resources (p. 152)

Reviews provided by Syndetics

Library Journal Review

Hoey's name is familiar to many modern quilters-she's one of the founders of the popular Fat Quarterly e-zine, and her fabric lines for Moda blend fairy-tale whimsy with cheery color palettes. In her first book, she applies her charming aesthetic to a variety of small-scale embroidery projects. After an introduction to basic embroidery stitches and their uses, Hoey presents a variety of projects that combine small embroidered designs with simple sewing. The motifs are interchangeable, and all are included on reusable iron-on transfers. -VERDICT Embroidery is gaining in popularity, especially among younger crafters. Hoey's cute, vintage-inspired approach will appeal to novice stitchers. (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.