The Essential Embroidery Stitches Card Deck
Choose from 50 versatile stitches
Betty Barden
Search Press
You may wonder why I am reviewing a…lets put it out there - a deck of cards - yes - within my weekly book review column. This one…is different. It forms, basically a book in its form - in that it contains all we would find in a literal book on this subject of embroidery. Why is is worth a look? I feel it would attract those who are maybe newer to this art form - no they may not feel able to pick up a literal embroidery book and pick and choose stitches to try. However they may feel strong enough to pick a card, as it were and simply isolate that stitch to try. Each card has clear basic instructions and imager, just like a book. I would deem that it has been thoughtfully designed, it is tasteful and comes from someone who knows - this is not a novelty in content.
The deck itself content wise has been derived from a book by the same author.
I feel that it would also prove useful as a valuable teaching tool.
It is also great to take away with you and doesn’t it make a nice change to taking a book or google online searches? It is not heavy or bulky, so an easy bag and go.
No, this is not a must have purchase, but you know what it can make life nicer. It could be a personal present, or a gift for someone you know who loves to craft. I am thinking that this is a great leave on the table and have a talk about it option.