This book had a lot of overlap with another I read recently: [b:Slow Stitch: Mindful and Contemplative Textile Art|24886854|Slow Stitch Mindful and Contemplative Textile Art|Claire Wellesley-Smith|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1438047849l/24886854.SX50.jpg|44535292]. I think the instructional introductory method of Hand Sewing Magic was better, though, and less focused on the philosophy.