Monograms, The art of embroidered letters, by Susan O'Connor
Follow the history and development of the monogram and explore the many varied stitches and techniques that can be utilized. Discover how to choose and adapt letters to create your own unique cipher. Eight projects included in the book. 135 pages, $39.95
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The Proper Stitch, by Darlene O'Steen
A Revised and Expanded edition. A wonderful guide for counted thread work and Drawn Thread Techniques. Clear illustrations and stitch instructions. Also includes directions for 3 samplers. 168 pages, $52.95
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Embroidered Bags and Purses, by Country Bumpkin
A collection of 16 Glorious Embroidered Bags and Purses including full size patterns and step-by-step instructions. 128pgs, $29.95
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Contemporary Whitework, by Tracy Franklin and Nicola Jarvis
This book showcases the new whitework - covering diverse techniques including broderie anglaise, drawn thread work, shadow work and Mountmellick, and contains both basic instructions and inspiring ideas for further experimentation. This book will help you go beyond the parameters of traditional whitework to create stunning experimental peices. 128 pages, $35.95
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Hand Stitched Boxes, by Meg Evans
A delightful collection of hand-stitched boxes in all shapes and sizes from best selling author Meg Evans. Plastic Canvas, Cross Stitch, Embroidery, and Patchwork techniques used. 128 pgs. $29.99
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Shay Pendray's Inventive Needlework
Technique and inspiration for gold work, painted canvas, and shading. Shay Pendray shares her secrets for unique, inventive stitchery showing stitching techniques that will help you create one-of-a-kind works of art. Suitable for stitchers of all levels, this reference combines illustrations and full color photographs to demonstrate each technique. 142 pgs, $32.99
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Miniature Embroidery, a Foundation Course
A comprehensive introduction to the exquisite art of miniature embroidery. Detailed advice on materials and equipment, guidance on reading embroidery charts and thorough instructions on mastering stitches like Florentine, Rhodes, Cross Stitch, Blackwork, Gobelin Stitch, and Tent Stitch. Projects include counted thread 1/12 scale items including stools, bellpulls, wall hangings, fire screens, hall runners, cushions, samplers, pictures, bed covers and carpets. 160 pgs, $25.95
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Jan Messant's World of Embroidery
Create your own designs and translate them into original embroideries. Learn new and exciting ways of interpreting designs using traditional techniques. Draw inspiration from over fifty embroideries by the world's leading designers. 144 pages, $46.95
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Embroiderer's and Quilters Sourcebook, by Angela Thompson
This book is an overview of historical and world textiles featured in chronological order from the 17th to 21st centuries. An array of techniques are illustrated, from patchwork, quilting, applique, beadwork, counted thread and free stitch, goldwork, metal thread, smocking, and machine embroidery. 320 pages, $39.95
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Three Dimensional Embroidery Stitches, by Pat Trott
A step-by-step guide to creating beautiful original embroideries using an exciting selection of raised stitches and textured effects. Tips on painting fabrics and creating depth included. 64 pages, $23.50
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Embroiderer's Year, by Helen Stevens
Inspired by the changing seasons and special celebrations throughout the year, Helen Stevens has created twelve splendid collections of embroideries, one for each month. The diversity of the natural world is caught through her use of colour, inspired use of threads and accurate observations. Colour, 137 pages $44.95
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Embroidery Techniques and Patterns, by Marie-Noelle Bayard
All the classic and popular embroidery stitches are fully explained and pictured in this ultimate embroidery resource. You will learn a wealth of embroidery designs by completing a series of wonderful projects including an evening bag, picture frame, bolster, tea towel, napkin rings, eyeglass case, pincushion, etc..etc.. The book is divided into stitch "families" and covers everything from cross stitch to embroidery to hardanger and pulled thread work. Colour, 256 pages $35.95
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The Wool Embroidery Collection, by Gail Rogers
With exotic silks and beautiful coloured wools, this book provides an adventure into the wonderful world of wool embroidery. In many designs the embroidered wool is enhanced by metallic threads, the sheen of silk ribbon and the extra dimension of beads. Includes a variety of designs you can use for blankets, bellpulls, table linens, wall hangings and bags. Color, 176pgs $27.95
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Painting With a Needle
Young Yang Chung - master embroiderer, renowned scholar of East Asian textile arts, and gifted teacher - here at last reveals not only the secrets of her craft and artistry, but also the colorful and vital history behind the ancient art of silk embroidery in Korea, China, and Japan. 189 illustrations and diagrams including 125 plates in full color. $52.00
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Redoute's Finest Flowers in Embroidery, by Trish Burr
Inspired by early nineteenth century botanical artist, Frenchman Pierre Joseph Redoute's paintings, Trish has reproduced seventeen paintings in amazing detail. Step-by-step instructions are included for each embroidery which will allow both the novice and the experienced embroiderer to create their own stunning botanical collection. $29.95
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The Embroidery Stitch Bible
Featuring over 200 embroidery stitches from cross stitch, to couching, laid work, and drawn thread. Each stitch is explained in full with color photographs and easy to follow diagrams. Coiled spine for ease of use.
Hardcover, 256 pages: $45.00
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Royal School of Needlework
Embroidery Techniques
This book explores the popular techniques of silk shading, goldwork, crewel work and blackwork. Each technique features a historical background, a comprehensive stitch glossary and four designs with step-by-step instructions and photographs.
158 pgs $35.95 Cdn
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Sampler Motifs and Symbolism
A Dictionary of symbolic meanings behind old sampler motifs and the reproduction of a Scottish sampler, plus four new traditional samplers with complete graphs and instructions for each. Forward by Mary Cox. 95 pages
$58.95
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Special Occasions in Embroidery
In this stunning book, Jill Carter shows the embroiderer how to make 16 beautiful projects by using a range of popular embroidey techniques. Projects fall into four categories: Weddings, New Beginnings, Special Occasions, and Christmas. Each is accompanied by color photos, step-by-step instructions, and easy-to-follow chart and essential making-up directions. $29.95
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Beginner's Guide to Blackwork, by Lesley Wilkins
Create traditional blackwork embroideries using simple stitches on evenweave fabric. This is a wonderful book with a wealth of charts illustrating how traditional motifs, patterns and borders can be combined to create stunning designs. $26.40
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Needlepoint Decor Bags, by Diana Parkes
Diana has created an outstanding book for people interested in their own needlepoint design work. This book guides you in designing, color choices and finishing techniques and takes you step-by-step through nine wonderful decor bag designs. The illustrations in this book are outstanding, in full color and wonderfully graphed. $42.00
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Beginners Guide to Mountmellick Embroidery
Thirteen different stitches are demonstrated through clear step-by-step photographs. Beginners and experienced embroiderers alike will enjoy creating dogs, roses, poppies, ivy, vines, and many other designs inspired by the Irish countryside.
64 pages $27.95
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Creative Backstitch
A fresh look at the blackwork tradition using one stitch - the backstitch - to create beautiful finished pieces. Inside are ideas and projects to introduce beginners to all the skills used, along with more complex designs to challenge experienced stitchers.
131 pages $22.95
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Small Scale Embroidery
A wonderful collection of small-scale counted thread embroidery designs from bestselling author and designer Brenda Keyes.
128 pages $29.99
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The Beginners Guide to Freestyle Embroidery
Filled with a wealth of freestlyle embroidery stitches enabling you to create truly beautiful embroidery.
Easy to follow step by step instructions, illustrated with colour photographs and clear diagrams and templates.
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Dimensional Embroidery, by Helan Pearce
Helan Pearce brings embroidery alive with her unique method of Dimensional Embroidery. Create 14 glorious projects for your home.
Detailed patterns, diagrams and step-by-step instructions throughout.
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A-Z of Embroidered Flowers
100 glorious blooms brought to life with needle and thread. A fabulous book of designs with easy instructions, full size patterns, and more than 120 step-by-step colour photographs. Full color. 130 pages $32.95
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A-Z of Embroidery Stitches
A complete manual for the beginner through to the advanced embroiderer. More than 1300 step-by-step colour photographs of every stitch you will ever need. Full color. 144 pages $32.95
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