Theres something therapeutic about taking a piece of fabric and turning itinto something wonderful. Whether youre adorning it with a flowery motif,cross stitching the name of a newborn or creating something colourful foryour wall, the punching of the needle through a fat quarter or Aida and therustle of the thread that follows is incredibly calming.In The Compact Beginners Guide to Embroidery, you can experience thisfor yourself. Regardless of if youre a needlework novice or a seasoned sewer,weve laid out all the tools and techniques you need to get started. The widerange of projects youll find in these pages mean that youll never be short ofgifts for birthdays, holidays, Christenings or those just because moments.So what are you waiting for? Grab your needle and thread, that all-importantcup of tea, and turn the page to learn all about the magical world of embroidery.Great projects to get you started: Animal clocks Bee needlebook Floral purse Elephant cushion Bird tote bag Coee coasters