Embroidered Effects by Jenny Hart

The book is out of print but worth hunting down on ebay—the techniques and project ideas taught me more than any modern embroidery guide I've read. The section on textured stitches alone made it worth every penny.

Took a chance on an out-of-print copy and it was worth every penny—Jenny Hart’s step-by-step breakdowns of layered stitches and dimensional effects are still unmatched. The section on working with sheer fabrics alone changed how I approach texture in my pieces.

I’ve had this book for years and it’s still my go-to for stitching texture—the way Jenny breaks down thread shading makes a huge difference in how my flowers look now. The print copy is worth hunting down on ebay if you can find a decent price, because the pages you’ll flip through constantly are th