Recycling is a hottrend in embroidery, and this is the best book available on the subject. Covering both hand and machine stitching, it reconsiders embroidery by utilizingsalvaged materialfrom fabric, paper, dried flowers, and tree bark, to metal waste, plastic, broken jewelry, and personal souvenirs. Along with the practical instruction, there sadvice on how recycled itemscanadd personal meaningto a piece of embroidery. Projects range froma cushion to a concertina book, and present innovative ways to use the latest miracle materials like Aquabond and fusible synthetic fibers."