In First Time Embroidery and Cross Stitch, expert stitcher Linda Wyszynski introduces beginners and beyond to a variety of hand stitching techniques. Following an overview of the basic materials for all the methods covered, the book presents step-by-step tutorials for classic embroidery, crewel, silk ribbon embroidery, bead embroidery, cross-stitch, and other timeless techniques. The simple home décor and fashion projects let readers develop skills they can use to embellish and personalize their own custom creations.