--- product_id: 113948382 title: "The Embroidery Book: Visual Resource of Color & Design" price: "€ 6.35" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/113948382-the-embroidery-book-visual-resource-of-color-and-design store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The Embroidery Book: Visual Resource of Color & Design **Price:** € 6.35 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Embroidery Book: Visual Resource of Color & Design - **How much does it cost?** € 6.35 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/113948382-the-embroidery-book-visual-resource-of-color-and-design) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description "A spectacular encyclopedia of embroidery, sharing valuable techniques passed down through the generations . . . you'll wonder how you ever worked without it." — Sew Magazine Enjoy the tranquility of slow stitching with this step-by-step, visual guide to 149 embroidery stitches, motifs, and extras. Go beyond basic color theory–robust color charts take the guesswork out of choosing thread, silk ribbon, buttons, beads, and trims. Then take your embroidery to the next level with luxurious seam treatments and stunning stand-alone designs. Bestselling author Christen Brown's traditional and contemporary techniques are showcased in a colorful gallery of crazy-quilted projects. "An overview of embroidery stitches and techniques as well as inspiration for embroidery projects . . . She dissects several of her pieces, summarizing the color palette, decorative elements, and stitches used." — Library Journal Review: Oodles of Gorgeous & Unusual Project Ideas ... Don't Miss the Slow-to-load "Look Inside" Feature - Update 12/3/2016: There is an extraordinarily detailed "Look Inside" feature. It takes some extra time to load on the page, so you might not see it at first. It's fabulous and not to be missed. Thank you to the commenter who inadvertently pointed this out. Most embroidery books include projects and gallery photos. But Christen Brown raises the bar with The Embroidery Book Visual Resource of Color and Design. She presents an astounding number of astonishing possibilities in this rather diminutive compendium. The book is only 9.5"×7.5", but each of its nearly 160 pages is packed with beautiful layouts that leave little room for white space. Mixed media? Got it. Found elements? Got 'em. Color? Texture? Off the hook! Literally and figuratively. Although inspiration is in abundance, putting a project all together might take some effort on the crafter's part. It's not that the book is disorganized. It's just a little jumbled. For instance, sometimes it's difficult to tell what's a real project and what's a gallery shot. And the project instructions are extremely brief. They list stitches and "key elements", but little else. It will be most beneficial, perhaps even essential, that you be a visual thinker and crafter to recreate some of Brown's items. Step-by-stepper start-to-finishers (NOT that there's anything wrong with that) might get a bit flummoxed by the brief, innovative, and non-linear presentation. Not to mention flipping to the back of the book frequently, where Brown outlines each stitch in a remarkably organized fashion. Nice. Really, really nice. Review: Excellent, Detailed Information & Beautiful Pictures with Instructions - Christen Brown is an excellent teacher in person and that same excellence comes through in this book as well. If you are beginning to hand embroider or interested in making a crazy quilt this book will be your best friend. It is a good refresher for experienced hand embroiderers, too. Each section has a complete list of materials you'll need. The stitch instructions and diagrams are very clear with beautiful pictures of completed pieces so you can easily identify the stitches and the materials used in the examples. There are resources at the back of the book for places to find supplies. The resources are generally the manufacturers' websites. However, they will have a "location search" on their websites so you can enter your location to find the stores that carry their products. I would suggest that you "Google" the product names to find online shops as well. I order all of my supplies online because there is not a shop that stocks the supplies near where I live. I recommend this book. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #726,296 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #287 in Embroidery (Books) #295 in Craft & Hobby Reference #356 in Embroidery (Kindle Store) | ## Images ![The Embroidery Book: Visual Resource of Color & Design - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91h9TnCNnUL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Oodles of Gorgeous & Unusual Project Ideas ... Don't Miss the Slow-to-load "Look Inside" Feature *by S***S on November 13, 2016* Update 12/3/2016: There is an extraordinarily detailed "Look Inside" feature. It takes some extra time to load on the page, so you might not see it at first. It's fabulous and not to be missed. Thank you to the commenter who inadvertently pointed this out. Most embroidery books include projects and gallery photos. But Christen Brown raises the bar with The Embroidery Book Visual Resource of Color and Design. She presents an astounding number of astonishing possibilities in this rather diminutive compendium. The book is only 9.5"×7.5", but each of its nearly 160 pages is packed with beautiful layouts that leave little room for white space. Mixed media? Got it. Found elements? Got 'em. Color? Texture? Off the hook! Literally and figuratively. Although inspiration is in abundance, putting a project all together might take some effort on the crafter's part. It's not that the book is disorganized. It's just a little jumbled. For instance, sometimes it's difficult to tell what's a real project and what's a gallery shot. And the project instructions are extremely brief. They list stitches and "key elements", but little else. It will be most beneficial, perhaps even essential, that you be a visual thinker and crafter to recreate some of Brown's items. Step-by-stepper start-to-finishers (NOT that there's anything wrong with that) might get a bit flummoxed by the brief, innovative, and non-linear presentation. Not to mention flipping to the back of the book frequently, where Brown outlines each stitch in a remarkably organized fashion. Nice. Really, really nice. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent, Detailed Information & Beautiful Pictures with Instructions *by R***R on August 10, 2018* Christen Brown is an excellent teacher in person and that same excellence comes through in this book as well. If you are beginning to hand embroider or interested in making a crazy quilt this book will be your best friend. It is a good refresher for experienced hand embroiderers, too. Each section has a complete list of materials you'll need. The stitch instructions and diagrams are very clear with beautiful pictures of completed pieces so you can easily identify the stitches and the materials used in the examples. There are resources at the back of the book for places to find supplies. The resources are generally the manufacturers' websites. However, they will have a "location search" on their websites so you can enter your location to find the stores that carry their products. I would suggest that you "Google" the product names to find online shops as well. I order all of my supplies online because there is not a shop that stocks the supplies near where I live. I recommend this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Already An Embroiderer *by D***A on June 27, 2019* This book was exactly what I was looking for. Even though I have been playing with embroidery for years, this was the ONE. It has all the basic things plus how to chart color pallets (something I personally was lacking). Explains different types of threads and materials. Wonderful ideas for products that are not just basic hoop embroidery. Even though I have just skimmed through it on my Kindle, I’m so excited I’m ready to put my coffee cup down and head to the craft room. BTY, I’m not a big reviewer so if I can say this much, take notice! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/113948382-the-embroidery-book-visual-resource-of-color-and-design](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/113948382-the-embroidery-book-visual-resource-of-color-and-design) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-05-24*