Using Simple Embroidery Stitches by Anne Morrell (Very good, 1985, Pbk, 95 pgs, B.T. Batsford)

Cover has light wear; pages have slight wear and appear to be unmarked. ISBN 0713442034

Using Simple Embroidery Stitches is a guide that teaches twenty of the most popular embroidery stitches and demonstrates how to use them effectively in finished pieces.  The book focuses not only on the mechanics of creating each stitch but also on their practical application, showing how to work them individually or in combination to achieve varied effects. 

Each stitch is accompanied by working diagrams, explanatory text, and photographs illustrating the process and examples of historical and contemporary uses.  The text includes an introduction to basic techniques and materials, along with hints for students on working with a wide range of stitches to create expressive designs.