Hoop Art

Take embroidery out of the hoop to add a touch of stylish handmade flair everywhere with these 20 stylish stitching projects for the modern embroiderery.

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. The 50 motifs include abstract and geometric patterns, botanical motifs, hand-lettered designs, and much more, and they will inspire you to stitch in fresh and imaginative ways.

Beginners will learn to master the 10 basic stitches and 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 and practical projects inside, all featuring easy-to follow step-by-step instructions, lovely photography and helpful templates.