Take your canvaswork into the next dimension -- with beads and raised stitches that create textured effects. These techniques go far beyond the repetitive, flat designs made by only straight and tent stitches, and will enhance your embroidering pleasure A starters guide to canvas, yarns, needles, stitches, reading charts, changing design sizes, using a roller frame, and making templates gives you all the basic information. Then you can begin stitching these 26 projects, all pictured in full-color photographs showing the finished product close-up and in a beautiful room setting. The first projects focus on repeating patterns: make "Queen Mary's Tree Cushion", a Carnation Pattern Needlecase; Paisley Multi-colored Repeats and a Rosebud Seat Cover, Sprigged Rose Tiebacks; and Patchwork Blocks. Move on to samplers featuring alphabets, animals, Victorian cross stitch, and a house and garden. Add beading to your repertoire now, with designs inspired by Tudor and Elizabethan embroideries: a lovely Tudor Cushion is simple to make and a floral stool has a traditional combination of intertwining flowers and leaves. Or try a beaded Rosebud Waistcoat or Strawberry Glasses Case; a variety of patterns from around the world; and a potpourri of borders.