Hundreds of stitch combinations for hand stitching and crazy quilts. Full-color diagrams with grids make it easy to keep stitches even. Useful in all types of embellishment, use the pattern as illustrated or as inspiration to create your own. The motif section includes hearts, flowers, and more to expand individual stitches into larger patterns. Joan Waldman grew up on a farm near Humphrey, Nebraska, and has been quilting since the 1970s. She is the author of numerous books featuring her appliqué designs and embroidery.