Loved this book, the quick and easy projects were fun to do. I would definitely gift this books to friends and family who like to stitch. The projects are suitable for all ages, I even taught my 7 year old niece to embroider. A really good book, well worth buying.

As someone who just recently started embroidery and is still learning all the proper stitches, this is perfect for a beginner.
I think the 30-Day Challenge is a great system for learning as well and provides a unique setup for the book. I'm really excited to recommend this to my other crafty friends.

If you ever wanted to get started with embroidery, this is the book for you.

It teaches you 30 different stitches and for each one you get a cute pattern to put that new knowledge to use, which is the best part about this book, since just learning stitches without seeing a finished product can make you give up on this hobby quite fast.

The instructions are easy to follow, with helpful diagrams and real life pictures and this book includes everything from what materials you need to how to finish a piece. It also shows the patterns included in the book (that you can trace easily from the end of the book) used on different objects (shirts, tote bags etc)

I did embroider a bit before, but this book was a fun challenge that I can't wait to finish and see all the beautiful projects together

This book is so fun! I've been embroidering for years after a long hiatus since childhood, and I found that these patterns are both easy and great for practicing new and old stiches! It's a great way to improve my craft, and I felt like the graphics and patterns were all clearly displayed in a way that made sense. I definitely recommend this as a gift to an embroiderer of any skill! A huge thank you to Quarto for the eArc in exchange for my thoughts!

Thanks to Quarto Publishing Group – Quarry and Netgalley for this copy in exchange for my review.

I recently got into wanting to learn embroidery for a Ren Faire outfit and saw this and decided to give it a go. There is a wide range of designs you'll be learning that vary in technique and simplicity, but nothing ever gets too complicated, which as a beginner I really appreciated. The first section gives you a run down of the equipment needed and gives tips and tricks to remember in the future when you start branching out, using different number of strands, transferring patterns and a lot more. My favorite thing was the stitch glossary at the beginning that gives you a picture, the name, and the page that it can be found on in the book. I loved this because when I've following a video or something it doesn't always explain the type of stitch needed or how to do it. This way I have something to reference for future project.

The projects themselves again are extremely easy and straightforward. Anderson breaks them down to show you how many threads are used, what type of stitch, and had a key to show you what goes where on the pattern. I also liked that the step by step was kept short and simple.

Overall a really great book for someone looking to start up this hobby.

I'm not one to do challenges but I did find this book inspired me to want to get back into embroidery.

I was given crewel kits as a child and never forgot the fascination of making pictures from different stitches. This book provides a nice variety of stitches to use for just that as well as some great designs. The dragonfly really sold me as it's a favourite motif for me.

Easy enough for a beginner and useful enough for the more experienced. This is a marvellous volume on the craft of decorative embroidery.

This is such a wonderful how to book about embroidery. The author makes everything simple so you don't have to worry about anything.

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

This is a brilliant book for beginners or people who find it difficult to concentrate. The patterns are quick and simple and very cute.

What a beautiful book! Full of fun projects that are well-planned and executed.

Standouts for me: illuminate, lovely lemons, and day at the beach.

I felt it was well laid out, and explained clearly and it helped me grow my repertoire as an embroiderist.

30 Day Challenge: Embroidery : A Day-by-Day Guide to Learn New Stitches and Create Beautiful Designs. This is a brilliant way to get started with embroidery. Each day sets a new challenge for you to follow. There are step by step instructions, new stitches to learn, inspiring ideas and so much more. The book is bursting with pictures and ideas and would make a lovely gift.

My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for my e-ARC!

I'd consider myself intermediate in terms of embroidery skills, so I primarily downloaded this book with the hopes of learning some more complicated techniques like the basketweave stitch and brick stitch. Youtube is usually my go-to for learning new techniques, as I like to see someone do it. It takes a little more time for me to make sense of the diagrams and text-based instructions of this book, but I think coupled with a Youtube tutorial, I'll have mastered them in no time!

The patterns included are very cute, especially the two larger ones at the end. I'll definitely be doing both of them once I've had a bit more practice with the new stitches. I also appreciate the backing tips!

As a novice embroiderer, I loved this book! It took you through various stitches and offered small projects to hone your skills. If you’re interested in embroidery, get this book!

This book is adorable! It takes basic embroidery stitches and makes such cute designs. This is fu. For beginners and advanced embroidery fans! Challenging the reader to do a new project each day is so fun! I’m a big fan of this book and can’t wait to challenge myself!

I love the concept of this book, as a 30 day challenge to learn embroidery stitches and skills. This is a fantastic book for beginners, as each pattern seems to focus on/teach a new stitch type, and skills build as you work through the book. I appreciated that the first patterns started fairly simply. The book does cover supplies, pattern transfer, and finishing projects also, in addition to a couple of bonus more complex patterns. There are templates included for everything.
I do wish that perhaps rather than having 30 distinct patterns/projects (which if you completed them all would be lots of fabric and lots of finished items) that as an alternative the author has shown perhaps some ways to build on to some of the projects.

A great book for beginners in embroidery. Detailed instructions and illustrations will help the reader to get a new hobby. The interesting idea of the challenge gradually improves the skills of the embroiderer.

I loved the idea of a 30-day challenge to jumpstart a new skill or to refresh an old one. I thought the Embroidery Challenge might be something that I could dip into for myself if I wanted to learn a new stitch or refresh my skills as well as using it to teach my grand-daughter to embroider. I still have memories of tray clothes and crinoline ladies that I would rather not dredge up! This uncomplicated and pleasingly present book contains 30 projects which are cleanly presented without excess words. All the projects look like something that could be completed quickly and not cost a lot. The project gallery begins with the basic stitches and become manageably more complex. My own favourite is ‘dandelion wishes’ as it uses a stitch I’ve never seen before and because the finished project is very stylish. I also like the fact that the embroideries are worked on different colour backgrounds. All the projects would make cute gifts, could easily be turned into cards or could transform a room with a personal touch. I shall be buying a job lot of embroidery hoops.
Key information and guidance at the start of the book provides clear advice to ensure that a novice stitcher ends up with a beautiful finished piece. All the projects are presented on a double page spread using a standard format. Each stitch is explained with the help of a diagram. It helped to have a sample of the finished stitch to look at while working the instructions. The chattiness, personal asides and tips ensured that the instructions were all manageable for a novice stitcher. My grand-daughter and I loved the bonus challenge and the ideas for what embroidery might be used for – no tray cloths or endless framed pictures here- I’m delighted to report. Jessica Anderson has produced a book which is a keeper.

This short book provides designs and instructions for beginners and more experienced embroiderers alike. Take a look at the materials needed: with one quick trip to your local hobby store or website, you will be able to create 30 designs for a modest fee.

This book is an AMAZING resource for anyone getting into embroidery. I became very casually interested in embroidery during the pandemic and had only done the kits you can purchase off of Amazon or at craft stores but was interested in learning more and being able to do my own projects. This book gives you step by step instructions for projects (including traceable templates), bonus challenges, other ideas for how to use embroidery, and teaches you how to do a variety of stitches. I will absolutely be referring to this book time and time again and fully plan to commit to the 30 days of projects!

Love this book, so many great projects, I want to try all of them!

Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.

This is so great! My friend made me an embroidery hanging for my birthday, inspiring me to try to do more on my own. I like how this has 30 designs I can start with to work on my skills, as well as detailed pictures and instructions. It also includes tips if you want to try embroidering accessories like bags or shirts! Can't wait to start on these 30 designs.