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Originally Posted by icelandelf

One of the nicest books I've found that shows a variety of needlework is one called The Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Needlework. This book has great instructions (both photos and written) for everything from Embroidery, Needlepoint, Crochet, Lacemaking, Quilting, etc. It may be out of print now, but you might be able to find one in a UBS. Good luck!

I second the nomination on this book.

I excell at handicrafts and needle arts.

I can crochet, sew, quilt, counted cross stitch, crewel work and knit. All are self taught.

My knitting took me years and years to learn. I could knit, but I couldn't get the hang of the purl stitch...until one day I had an "ah ha" moment and realized what I was doing wrong .