A super-cute step-by-step guide to stitching charming hoops with embroidery and felt! Get ready to stitch the cutest projects you've ever seen with this easy guide to making 16 cute hoops-no pricey materials or prior experience needed! First, learn fundamentals such as prepping a hoop, splitting floss, and threading a needle; then, practice basic stitches on a handy sampler; and, finally, carry your newfound skills through the seasons with 16 adorable step-by-step projects complete with materials lists, photography, and easy-to-use perforated templates at 100% size. From a happy spaceship, flower garden, and mermaid to a friendly s'more and a holiday gingerbread house, these projects will give you something fun to stitch no matter the season. Beginners will welcome the chance to create adorable, satisfying projects while growing their skills. Plus, readers will get tips on adapting the projects for child stitchers. AUTHOR: Jess DeVos, a mixed-media embroidery artist and the founder of Otter Bee Stitching, has been honing her craft for nearly a decade. She sells patterns, tutorials, and kits and has partnered with Benzie Design, Stitching & Co., and others. (www.otterbeestitching.com) SELLING POINTS: . Bang for Your Buck: Seamlessly blends embroidery with felt applique, so you learn two skills at once . Broad Reach: While targeted toward adult beginners, will also include assorted tips for introducing each project to a child stitcher . Skill-Building: Projects ascend in difficulty from sailor to first mate to captain, so you grow as you go! 250 colour photographs and illustrations