The aim of this book by Shelagh Amor is to give confidence to the novice embroiderer and to provide a design source for the more experienced embroiderer. As with all embroider techniques, the working of crewel embroidery is meant to be an enjoyable pursuit. It is adaptable to a wide range of purposes such as fashion items, soft furnishings and wall hangings. This book demonstrates how surface stitches are used in crewel work and explains some rules, which will help the embroiderer to achieve the best results. There is something here for all Crewel embroiderers, from the beginner to the advanced.