This fun embroidery book contains hundreds of creative designs you can use to personalize all sorts of things -- from a little handsewn gift, to personalized linens and cushions, to a well-worn and well-loved pair of jeans. 501 Enchanting Embroidery Designs offers simple hand-embroidery motifs that highlight life's small pleasures: Motifs from the kitchen or garden (teacups, fruits and cozy reminders of home) Sweet feminine embellishments for your household zakka projects (flowers, pets, fashion elements) Designs for your child's clothing drawn in a kid-friendly style Traditional designs such as monogrammed initials and elegant borders These freestyle designs are easy even for novices and will add that special touch to anything -- from an apron for your best friend to the neckline of your favorite top. You are certain to find designs here that are perfect for every occasion and any object which you wish to make special. '501 Enchanting Embroidery Designs is FULL of ideas for adding embroidery and cross-stitch to household items, embellish clothing, etc. with detailed instructions on the various stitches and techniques. This book is an excellent way to discover this skill if you're a complete beginner, or someone more experienced who is looking for new ideas.' -- Elegance and Elephants blog 'The sweet designs in this book tempted me to try the art of hand embroidery...Instructions give floss color and stitch for each design. Already I'm looking at everything around me, from apparel to home decor, to see what I can add a decorative embroidery accent to. Want to add a simple charm and homemade aesthetic to your favorite items? Get your copy...' -- Handmade by Deb blog 'Even crafters unfamiliar with zakka , the Japanese design and fashion small-goods movement, will be immediately drawn to this book of adorable images to transfer, trace, copy, and stitch.' -- Publishers Weekly