This is a really good beginner embroidery book. I found the information on different stitches incredibly useful as there were many I did not know. There are photos included with the step-by-step instructions that makes it easy to understand what to do.

I wasn't terribly interested in the designs - they're not really my style and they're a lot simpler than the designs I usually use. However, a few of the designs were cute or offered a different way to think about technique. I am excited to employ my knew knowledge in my own designs.

The beginning information was perhaps more useful for those completely new to embroidery, such as how to use basic embroidery tools and the many reminders that embroidery isn't supposed to be perfect. The designs included emphasize that principle - they are solely nature themed (plants, fruits, flowers, skies) and lead naturally to the 'nature isn't perfect so your embroidery doesn't need to be and shouldn't be perfect' theme.

I would definitely recommend it for those who are new to embroidery but want to learn or those like me who have been dabbling in creating our own designs for years but lack knowledge of some of the more useful stitches.

*Thanks to NetGalley and Quarry Books for providing an early copy for review.

Highly approachable in how it addresses the reader, not as much in the digital formatting. I had some difficulty navigating this one except on my largest tablet. This is no fault of the author, who has done a lovely job with the layout, and should not be an issue in print. I look forward to getting to see it in a format as accessible as the authorial approach.

Clear instructions and helpful images. Lots of variation of stitches to use. A good choice for those who are just beginning to learn this craft.

Perfectly illustrated and easy to follow stitch book. I love the examples and tutorials in the back. I've been looking for an easy-to-follow book like this to help me with my stitches. This really is a perfect one for beginners and even those who just need a refresher from time to time.

An embroidery book full of whimsical ideas with instructions and templates to help you either get started with stitching, or creating your own patterns.

Learn Simple Embroidery Techniques and Embrace the Joys of Stitching by Hand

----My review
I am a crossstitcher myself - I don´t do Embroidery, but I like it and was interested in this book. Stitching fior me is a stress reliever and so it is for the Author too. So she says don´t put yourself under so much pressure to finish a project perfectly, try to focus on your mental health and stress.

Well, myself I am passionate about the neatness of my projects (and my backs =)))) - but I do it for myself and not for other people, so I do enjoy this!

The book itself is nice to read, has many photos and pictures and ste by step instructions - you can easy follow those. It is a book for beginner - really nice to start with.

Note: 1+++
#SatisfyingStitches #NetGalleyDE! (thanks)

Satisfying Stitches
Author: Hope Brasfield
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This is a good embroidery book for total beginners, but I didn't find it super useful for myself. It has really rudimentary information like how to use an embroidery hoop, separating embroidery floss, and threading a needle. It is really simple to understand and has step by step photos of how to do various stitches. The Projects chapter is broken up into different categories (florals, fruit, skies, etc) and within those categories there are three levels of patterns which is great for someone trying to work up to more detailed projects. I think this book would be a great gift for someone who is interested in starting embroidery but has no previous background in it.

Thanks to NetGalley, Quarto Publishing Group, and Hope Brasfield for an advanced reader copy of this book. All thoughts in this review are my own.

A lovely book that takes a person who would like to stitch, step by step from beginning projects to various levels of proficiency in embroidery.
the book uses a hoop frame to teach the basics of thread, needles, fabric and stitches. The stitches start with an outline stitch and finish in a beautiful multi complex piece of art to hang on the wall. There are 18 motifs to trace and sew, and lots of very easy and visually explained stitches. Really lovely book. Thanks you NetGalley and the publishers for the DRC

This is a great book for the beginner embroiderer. Full of great info on how to get started, a few stitches, supplies, and easy patterns. The patterns are easy enough for a beginner to get a quality product but may be too simplistic for a more advanced stitcher.

Satisfying Stitches by Hope Brasfield is a satisfying read!

I am an inconsistent embroiderer, but this book made me want to jump back in. The stitches are in an easily consumable format, and the layout is clean and easy to read. I appreciate how Brasfield laid out the category and ability level sections. The reader can still do beautiful projects in Level 1 but scale up to Level 3 after mastering easier stitches. As I was looking through the projects, I yelled, "Awww!" and "That's adorable!"

I would purchase this book for myself and others. It's perfect for novices and experts alike. Thank you, NetGalley, for providing the ARC!

This is a great little how-to book for folks new to embroidery. I like that the author stresses that any materials will do and it’s fine to have imperfect results or to give up on projects. She focuses a lot on mindfulness and using embroidery for emotional healing. There is information on materials, how to do a variety of stitches and other newbie info and then an assortment of simple projects in three levels for items like mushrooms, plants and skies.

I read a temporary digital arc of this book for review.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC in exchange of my review.
Yeeeeeeeeeeah another embroidery book in my shelf to inspire me !
I really enjoyed this book and the pattern present in it. I liked also the step by step explanation for the different kind of stitches. The pattern seem to be separated by level and I found that it is a good idea to bring up the challenge and progress ! It can be really frustrating to start with something to complicated and give up the project. At least here we can start small and improve !

This is not only an adorably book with lots of cute little projects, it’s also really helpful in its instruction. I’m just learning how to embroider and the breakdown is great. I especially loved the simple projects at the end that seem to vary in degree of difficulty as you learn. I’m excited to get started on those for sure.

What a lovely book. It is well laid out and easy to understand. The authors love of embroidery shines through. Great book to start embroidery

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a cute book! It is definitely made with beginners in mind.

There are some fun an simple patterns included. The book has pictures showing how to do various stitches and read patterns as well as information on choosing materials. The patterns and what the finished pattern should look like are included. The patterns are good for beginners and are nature focused.

Overall a nice find.

A good starter book on embroidery, plenty of encouragement giving confidence to the reader and anyone new to. the craft.

And I agree, it is ok not to finish a project!

This is an excellent book for anyone who wants to learn hand embroidery. On her website (hopebroidery.com) the author states:
'I wrote Satisfying Stitches with the total beginner in mind! It includes 18 new hand embroidery patterns; step-by-step instructions for all the stitches and techniques you'll use to complete those projects; and tips for setting yourself up for both creative and emotional success. I can't wait for you to read this book, and I'm so excited to see what you make!'

With this book, she does exactly what she set out to do. The book begins with a bit of the author's story--after leaving a PhD program, she was depressed and having an identity crisis (I had the same experience, so could relate). She turned to hand embroidery as a way to put her mind of something else, to learn a new skill, and to hopefully have some satisfaction as a result of creating things. I did the same with other kinds of stitching. Out of financial necessity, she used what she had and what she could find in thrift stores to learn and she encourages readers to do the same. She encourages stitchers to substitute where desired and to take her designs in new directions, stating that there are no rules in embroidery. Although I have done minimal embroidery, usually as embellishment on other projects, this is the same as my own approach to teaching and creating in other needlework techniques. I quite enjoyed this part of the book with its words of encouragement, passion, and practicality.

The book contains sections on embroidery tools and supplies, instructions on how to do basic stitches, which include clear step-by-step photos; finishing, and finally, beginner friendly patterns, which can be used as is or for inspiration.

If you're interested in hand embroidery, I can highly recommend this book.

I received a a copy of the e-book from NetGalley in exchange for a review. I thank them, the publisher, and the author.

Hope holds your hand and gently guides you through embroidery. The designs are simple but bold with an emphasis on strong linework and small areas of fill-perfect for the distracted or slow embroiderer as the hoops fill up quickly. Great book for those curious about how to start embroidery and enjoyable for those who've had practice.