Embroidery is back! This book by Cristin Morgan founder of the popular hand embroidery company Marigold Mars contains a stunning collection of contemporary embroidery motifs with bold colour palettes for you to stitch away at for hours on end The 50 motifs include abstract & geometric patterns botanical motifs h&-lettered designs & much more & will inspire you to get stitching in fresh & imaginative ways Beginners will learn to master the 10 basic stitches & skills needed to create the motifs inside all clearly explained in an attractive approachable way; then whether you're new to embroidery or the more experienced stitcher your hand stitching skills can flourish by stitching the motifs onto 20 beautiful & practical projects inside all featuring easy-to follow step-by-step instructions lovely photography & helpful templates Hoop Art will help you bring embroidery out of the hoop to add a touch of stylish handmade flair everywhere