This book offers skills; techniques; 150 Practical Projects; and, everything you need to know to master a decorative craft, with 600 easy-to follow charts and step-by-step photographs. It includes over 150 beautiful projects suitable for beginners and accomplished cross stitchers. It features easy-to-follow charts with clear step-by-step instructions, shown in over 600 photographs and illustrated plans. It includes helpful advice on starting and finishing, using the charts, and the different tools and materials needed.