The Geometry of Hand-Sewing by Natalie Chanin

In The Geometry of Hand-Sewing, Natalie Chanin, Alabama Chanin, and The School of Making teams present their breakthrough method, featuring illustrated instructions (for both right- and left-handed stitchers) for more than 100 stitches. Their lessons range from the most basic straight and chain to the more fanciful feather and herringbone, with photos of both the right and wrong sides and guidelines for modifying stitches to further expand one's repertoire. Natalie Chanin, Alabama Chanin and The School of Making teams began to look at needlework closely; they realized all stitches are based on geometric grid systems—and by using grids as guides, they could make learning stitches, even seemingly elaborate ones, as easy as child's play.

• By Natalie Chanin 
• 6 chapters
• Stitch instruction with a spiral binding
• Plastic stitch guide in back
• Full-color photos and tutorials