Book tour – The Right-Handed Embroiderer’s Companion

Some people go on a book tour when they release a new book. I’ve never done this, but I thought I could instead take you on a tour of some of my books. I know that some of you have been along for the ride since the beginning but some of you are newer to my books and may not be aware of particularly some of the earlier ones. You are all most welcome to join me on my book tour!

Our previous stop on the book tour was Early-Style Hardanger. Today we will take a tour of The Right-Handed Embroiderer’s Companion by Yvette Stanton.

I never planned to write this book. I wrote The Left-Handed Embroiderer’s Companion for all the lefties like me, who wanted to see needles pointing in the direction we use them. I didn’t think right-handers needed yet another stitch dictionary, because all stitch dictionaries are written for right-handers. However, right-handers said to me, “But we want YOURS!” and so, I did a right-handed version to keep them happy, and going by the sales, it has kept them happy!

Each stitch is taught in fully diagrammed, step-by-step format. The clear diagrams help you see exactly how to work the stitch, and concise written instructions explain each step. This stitch dictionary has a photo of each finished stitch so you can see exactly what it should look like, and there are vibrant inspiration photos for each stitch to show you creative ways to use them. For each stitch there is also a diagram showing how left-handers work the stitch, to compare the right- and left-handed methods, which is very useful for right-handed teachers of left-handed students. (Actually, all right-handed teachers should have a copy of The Left-Handed Embroiderer’s Companion for the use of left-handers in their classes.)

There are no projects in this book, as it is full of stitch instructions – there are over 170 stitches included. So instead of sharing photos of projects, instead I’ll let others tell you why they love about the book.

This is a great book to take with you to classes as a resource. Just be careful that someone doesn’t nick it because they like it so much! Many people have on hand while stitching at home, and use it as a constant reference.

If you’re left-handed, don’t forget, I wrote a left-handed stitch dictionary just for you.

You can purchase The Right-Handed Embroiderer’s Companion by Yvette Stanton from Vetty Creations or from your favourite needlework retailer.