Judith Baker Montano’s Essential Stitch Guide (2016) consolidates Elegant and Floral Stitches. It is set up in alphabetical order with 180 stitches and 70 combinations.  The guide is spiral-bound, making it easy to view. With more traditional embroidery stitches, silk ribbon stitches, and crazy quilting combinations, this beautiful handbook has an updated section of free-form techniques for improvisational work. With colourful illustrations and advice for left-handed stitchers, the essential reference goes beyond the basics! 192 pages. 5.84 x 0.66 x 9.05 inches. Spiral-bound.