This is a sweet little how-to book for beginner or intermediate embroiderers. The 50 patterns include mostly simple designs like a cottage, mushrooms, leaves, a mitten, a dandelion, borders, abstract patterns, folk art designs, monograms, etc. They are whimsical and have just enough details to make them pretty without too much difficulty. The nature designs were my favorites. They do feel a bit old fashioned and traditional with a slightly modern take on colors and patterns, but these definitely aren't the ultra-modern edgy patterns that you're seeing more of these days.

A beginning section gives information on fabrics, how to make stitches, etc. and each pattern shows a full color photo of the finished design in a hoop plus instructions on stitches and colors, with a line pattern on the page and then a reproducible more detailed pattern in the back of the book.

I read a temporary digital ARC of this book courtesy of the publisher.

This embroidery book is perfect for beginners. There are simple motifs: animals, seasonal, homey touches, etc. There are a variety of borders (which is doubly awesome since those aren’t on Etsy!) and several monogram options.

The format/file, though, was terrible. It crashed my app every four or so pages and many of the pages never even showed up.

Embroidery for Everyone is the perfect starter book for beginners. The projects are simple but very appealing and will inspire anyone to have a go. With easy-to-follow step by step instructions a beginner will easily complete each project. There are all sorts of patterns and lots of subjects to choose from.. The illustrations are plentiful and so inspiring and helpful. This book would make a lovely gift for a crafty person.

I am not good at embroidery at all, but this book gave me hope! I will definitely have to try some and hopefully not fail.

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is an ok guide for beginners. I recommend it more for people who who have some experience with embroidery.

The book includes lots of nature-themed patterns included in the book. The start of the book has some information on choosing materials and fabrics and shows some stitching techniques. There's only a few pictures so if you're not familiar with some of the techniques the book may be difficult to learn from. Similarly there's not a ton of detail in the descriptions and instructions - for example the book says to choose a material that isn't too thick, but doesn't provide information on what too thick means.

The patterns themselves are nice. The patterns are in the back of the book to cut out. Overall not the best book for beginners.

Could embroidery possibly be more charming and delightful?! My mom taught me embroidery when I was five and I have been embroidering since. Though I am accustomed to stitching difficult reproduction samplers and the like, Kelly Fletcher's patterns are breathtaking and fresh. She describes various stitches in wonderful detail using examples. But wait until you see the patterns! Oh, my. I could weep.

My plan is to make nearly all the patterns within this book. Amongst my many favourites are mushrooms (I am a forager and nature nut!), whimsical animals, cozy cottage, snowflakes, beautiful borders, the magnificent diamond (probably not what you think), folk birds/flowers, floral motif and blue neckline. Most patterns are simple but elegant and beautiful. And experts will find challenges, too, in the various stitches. Some will be a refresher which is lovely. There are new-to-me stitches here as well. Thinking of the possible positioning on walls (and elsewhere) is thrilling.

What a place for beginners to start! But intermediate and experts will have fun with this book, too. I am heading to my crafts room in just a moment to ready my fabric and thread, knowing which pattern will be first, a special Christmas gift. My embroidering nieces and sisters will be ecstatic with this book.

My sincere thank you to Quarto Publishing Group - becker & mayer! and NetGalley for the e-ARC of this inspirational and joyful book! I cannot wait to buy the hard copy and already know it will be ear marked, scribbled in and loved.

I've only been embroidering for a year, so I still see myself as a beginner. I loved each of the patterns in this book, and the clear instructions as well as a really great stitch reference guide. This book is the perfect gift for anyone crafty in your life, whether they've never picked up an embroidery project before or if they're in need of some new inspiring patterns.

My favorite pattern is the bumblebee, and I plan on trying that pattern out for myself in the near future and posting it on my Instagram (I will tag Quarto and the author for credit when I do). In addition, I'll upload a link on this review once it's posted. Thank you so much Quarto and Netgalley for a copy of this crafting book in exchange for an honest review!

Beginner friendly, easy to follow, would be useful to have on kindle or eReader. Inspirational patterns.