Large, attractive color layouts show the variety of materials used, such as thread, floss, and yarn. In addition to going over technique, Schlesinger gives suggestions on finding inspiration for projects, and on incorporating other mediums, such as glass bead gel. She outlines three sample projects—Start with a Heart, which uses paper and fabric on canvas; Calavera, a Day of the Dead–themed sugar skull made with embellishments like charms and mirrors; and Butterfly, which involves painting canvas—providing pictures of the finished products and step-by-step instructions for making them.