Embroidery category: 188 books
Stitches from the Garden
Hand Embroidery Inspired by Nature
Language: English
Release Date: June 7, 2016
Indulge in the sentimental pleasures of stitcheries with wistful vintage artistry. Inspired by nature and stitched with the gentle romance of days gone by, noted artist Kathy Schmitz creates designs that use simple embroidery to create thoughtful keepsakes. Select from a variety of elegant embroidery...
Modern Folk Embroidery
30 Contemporary Projects for Folk Art Inspired Designs
Language: English
Release Date: November 24, 2016
“Her unique color combinations, stitching style and use of felt present a fun and fresh take on the age-old decorative stitching method.” —Bolt Fabric Boutique
Folk art is influencing everything from fashion to interiors and now you can incorporate this trend into your home in a contemporary...
Hoop Dreams
Modern Hand Embroidery
Language: English
Release Date: April 24, 2018
Vibrant color and rich textures abound in Hoop Dreams, a stylish embroidery guide for the modern maker. Author Cristin Morgan of Marigold + Mars outlines the basics of 10 classic embroidery stitches and then teaches you how to use them to create 20 beautiful and practical projects for hoops, for the...
Joyful Stitching
Transform Fabric with Improvisational Embroidery
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2001
Dive into Laura’s delightful world of embroidery and learn how to create small, free-form embroidery pieces that are alive with color and texture. With instructions for 21 basic embroidery stitches and 6 projects, all in Laura’s signature colorful, whimsical style, you’ll transform a flat, plain...
Blended Embroidery
Combining Old & New Textiles, Ephemera & Embroidery
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2019
Raid the attic! Preserve family memories with new quilts that lovingly tie together the past with the present. Learn how to comb through bits of history and reimagine them into wall art, sewing notions, and more! Gorgeous embroidery adds richness to these vintage hybrids. Full instructions for five...
by Lewis F. Day
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2016
Embroidery begins with the needle, and the needle (thorn, fish-bone, or whatever it may have been) came into use so soon as ever savages had the wit to sew skins and things together to keep themselves warm—modesty, we may take it, was an afterthought—and if the stitches made any sort of pattern,...
Beginner's Guide to Drawn Thread Embroidery
Essential stitches and techniques for drawn thread embroidery
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2018
Learn the basic stitches and essential techniques to create beautiful drawn thread embroidery with this comprehensive guide. Every stitch has clear step-by-step instructions and is accompanied by coloured diagrams, making it easy to create impressive embroidered designs. This short book also includes instructions for two projects--a delicate scarf and a pretty laundry bag.
The Ultimate Kogin Collection
Projects and Patterns for Counted Sashiko Embroidery
Language: English
Release Date: May 9, 2019
Discover the beautiful Japanese pattern darning technique kogin and how it can be used to create stunning stitched and quilted projects. Kogin is a variation of the popular Japanese embroidery technique sashiko and is rapidly becoming as popular as its 'big sister'.
Japanese embroidery expert,...
by Frederique Marfaing
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2014
Hardanger embroidery is a Norwegian technique that uses simple stitches and pulled threads to create beautiful geometric designs. This book is a complete, easy-to-follow introduction to the craft.
Step-by-step instructions for stitching 43 different embroidery building blocks, from basic squares...
Stumpwork Embroidery
Techniques and projects
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2017
Stumpwork is a highly decorative and imaginative embroidery technique, which typically uses raised and padded stitches that are rich in texture. This practical book explains how to create your own piece of stumpwork embroidery. Beginning with an introduction to the appropriate materials, equipment...
Embroidery Stitching Handy Pocket Guide
30+ Stitches • All The Basics & Beyond
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2018
Get the pocket guide to embroidery that everyone's talking about—a sixty-four page mini book that's perfect to take on the go! Keep your favorite stitches within reach, with this all-in-one reference for hand stitchers, crazy quilters, and free-form embroiderers. Learn the best stabilizers and thread...
by Anon
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013
A classic book on Elizabethan embroidery, including many examples of different works and a useful section of technical notes. This book will make a great addition to anyone's bookshelf with an interest in the subject. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before,...
by Eugenia Tolmachoff
Language: English
Release Date: November 4, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: November 4, 2011
“Ancient Russian Ecclesiastical Embroideries” is a fascinating treatise looking at the history and development of embroidery in Russia, with a special focus on that which is related to the church. Dating back as far as the twelfth century, ecclesiastical needlework has had a rich history and significant...
Scandinavian Stitch Craft
Unique Projects and Patterns for Inspired Embroidery
Language: English
Release Date: May 7, 2013
From food and fashion to home furnishings and architecture, Scandinavian style has come to dominate the global design sphere. Highlighting traditional Swedish embroidery techniques and featuring easy instruction, Scandinavian Stitch Craft will be an inspiration to modern crafters. Through thirty inspiring...