Here is a book that is truly different. It contains thirty-six embroidery designs

from some of the finest teachers and designers of our time. Most of them are

nationally known; this is the debut of one or two. On these pages are not only their

designs, but their thoughts on working them. Each is individually presented and has

the imprint of the person whose work it is.

Except where unusual stitches have been employed, stitch charts have not

been included. There are many fine stitch books readily available. However, text

and charts show where stitches are used. Color suggestions have also been in-

cluded.

Eleven different techniques are shown: crewel, canvas, blackwork, pulled

threads on both fabric and canvas, cross-stitch, silk and metallic threads in both

secular and church work, stump work, white work, hedebo on both fabric and

canvas, and two designs showing a combination of techniques.

I sincerely wi~h to thank these nineteen artists for allowing me to share with

you their exceptional talents. And my appreciation also goes to photographers

John Ogden Studios, Charles Haralson, Loy Westbury, Harold Pratt, Chet Brickett,

Bob Talley, Philip Bergh, Patricia Lambert, David Feisner, Helen Wilson Sherman,

Lee Angle Photography Ltd., Armen Tachjian, AI LeClaire, Jan Thacher, Henry

Rorden, Photo Dynamics, Don Servais, Jack Kausch, and McKenzie Dickerson for

their photographic expertise. Aren t their pictures lovely?

As well, my thanks to all others--and there were many--especially Barbara Eyre

for extra help and Jeanne Simpson for typing the manuscript.

I hope you will find this a book to treasure as well as to use and enjoy.