I absolutely love to stitch and this book has so many gorgeous projects that choosing the first one was difficult. Each project includes the pattern to print up, materials list and easy to follow step by step instructions. Usually, when I buy a book or magazine I end up making only one of the projects from the publication. In Stitch Zakka, I already have about 6 projects on my to-do list. Fantastic book, which I highly recommend.

– Anorina Morris

Stitch Zakka is a gorgeous new book filled with designs and projects by some of today’s most popular designers. Some of the contributors in this book are Aussie designers including some of my favourites: Natalie Lymer, Leanne Beasley and Rosalie Quinlan. I absolutely love to stitch and this book has so many gorgeous projects that choosing the first one was difficult. Each project includes the pattern to print up, materials list and easy to follow, step by step instructions.Each stitch used in the project is listed, and at the back of the book, there are clear diagrams of each type of stitch. These diagrams are just perfect if you’re trying a 'new-to-you' stitch. I can honestly say, that I will be making a few things from this book. Sometimes I find that I buy a book or magazine because I like the look of a projects, but end up only making the one thing. Well, in Stitch Zakka, I already have about 6 projects on my to-do list.

– www.sameliasmum.com

Excuse me if we boast just a little: the list of designers who have contributed to this fabulous book of contemporary embroidery projects reads like a roll call of Homespun alumni. We're talking Lynette Anderson, Rosalie Quinlan, Leanne Beasley, Aneela Hoey, Yoko Saito, Robyn Kingsley, Tracy Souza, Natalie Lymer, Charlotte Lyons and Anne Sutton. All these wonderful stitchers have contributed projects to Homespun over the years - and now, they and others who work in a similar style have had new projects published in one book. So, if you're a fan of Homespun, it follows that you're virtually guaranteed to love this collection. Each project features simple but sweet hand embroidery that embellishes items such as a bag, quilt, cushion, wallhanging, sewing accessories, placemat or doll. All the embroidery designs are provided at full size, and the instructions for constructing the finished item are clear and well illustrated. What are you waiting for?

– Australian Homespun

Japanese fabric company Lecien began manufacturing COSMO embroidery floss in 1950. Since then, its collection of incredible floss has grown to 443 colors and has snagged the devotion of many designing fans. And that's what this book is about - projects made with COSMO by some of our industry's top designers. Let's do some name-dropping here: Aneela Hoey, Anne Sutton, Kaari Meng, Yoko Saito and Alyssa Thomas are just a few of the COSMO lovers who have projects in this great book. Whatever your style or timeframe, you'll find something delightful to stitch up and fondle.

– Generation Q Magazine