1. Embroidery, Embellishment
and Surface Design Books
Bibliography compiled by
Lu Peters, © 2007-2011
Aford, Jane Beginner’s Guide to Berlin Woolwork; Search Press
Ahiko, Tomoni Sashiko Style; Japan Press
Albin, Patty Creative Beginnings in Machine Embroidery: Innovative Ideas for Expert
Results; C & T Publishing, 2006
Antrobus, M. Needlework through the Ages: A Short Survey of its Development in
Decorative Art; Hodder & Soughton, 1928
Baatz, Barbara Encyclopedia of Embroidered Flowers; American School of Needlework
Bage, Patricia Beginner’s Guide to Drawn Thread Embroidery; Search Press
Bailey, Annette Machine Embroidery on Paper; Krause, 2006
Ball, Margaret Embeadery: Using Classic Embroidery Stitches in Embellishment;
Flameweaver Glass Publisher, 2004
Barley, C Needlelace; Batsford
Barnden, Betty The Embroiderer’s Stitch Bible; Krause, 2003
The Encyclopedia of Cross Stitch Techniques: The Comprehensive
Directory of International Cross Stitch Techniques; Search Press
Baron, Gilda The Art of Embroidered Flowers; Search Press, 2004
Barta, Melinda Hip to Stitch; Interweave Press; www.hiptostitch.com
Beal, Margaret Fusing Fabric: Creative Cutting, Bonding, and Mark Making with the
Soldering Iron; BT Batsford Publishing, 2006
Beaney, Jan Stitches: New Approaches; BT Batsford, 2004
The Art of the Needle; Century, 1988
Beaney, J. & Littlejohn, J. Complete Guide to Creative Embroidery; BT Batsford, 1991
The following are from Double Trouble Enterprises (Gemini Press Printer:
doubletrouble-ent.com):
#1 Vanishing Act : Machine embroidery on Soluble Fabrics
#2 Voluptuous Velvet, 1997
#3 Bonding and Beyond, 1999
#4 Transfer to Transform, 1999
#5 Gardens and More
#6 Conversations with Constance (Howard)
#7 Trees as a Theme
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2. #8 Giving Pleasure
#9 New Dimensions in Hand and Machine Embroidery
#10 Double Vision, Personal Approaches to Work
#11 A Tale of Two Stitches
#12 A Sketch in Time
#13 No Stone Unturned
#14 Connections: Links, Joins, and Networks, 2004
#15 Colour Explorations
#16 Over the Line
#17 Grids To Stitch
#18 Seductive Surfaces
#19 Red, 2007
#20 Embellish and Enrich, 2007
#21 Location, Location
#22 Seeing Double: Personal Themes
#23 Fragile Fabric, 2010
#24 Constructions, 2010
#25 Stitchscapes, 2010
Beck, T. Gardening with Silk and Gold: a History of Gardens in Embroidery; David
& Charles
Benavente, Carmen Embroiderers of Ninhue, Stitching Chilean Rural Life; Texas Tech
University Press, 2010
Bennett, DJ The Machine Embroidery Handbook: Designing Fabrics with Stitching,
Manipulation, and Color; Lark Publisher, 1997
Benson, Ann Beadpoint: Beautiful Bead Stitching on Canvas; Sterling
Bertin-Guest, Josiane Chinese Embroidery: Traditional Techniques; Krause, 2003
Berlyn, Ineke Landscape in Contemporary Quilts; Batsford, 2006
Bishop, Christine Schwalm Embroidery; Sally Milne, 2008
Bolton, Patricia 1000 Artist Trading Cards: Innovative and Inspired Mixed Media ATCs;
Quarry Books, 2007
Bontrager, Dana Fantastic Fabric Textures: A Project for Fabric Embellishment; Purrfect
Press, 2002
Boucher, F. Historie du Costume; Flammarion, 1965
Bradley, Elizabeth Decorative Victorian Needlework; Elizabeth Bradley Press, 2008
Needlework Antique Flowers; Elizabeth Bradley Press, 2008
Brown, Pauline Decoration on Fabric: A Sourcebook of Ideas; Sterling, 2002
Encyclopedia of Embellishment Techniques: A Comprehensive Visual
Guide to Traditional and Contemporary Techniques; Sterling
The Encyclopedia of Embroidery Techniques; Search Press
Brown, Mary Goldwork Embroidery: Designs and Projects; Sally Milner
Browne, C. Lace from the Victoria and Albert Museum; Victoria and Albert Publishers
Buckley, Claire Start to Embroider (Start To Series); Search Press, 2009
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3. Byrde, Penelope Jane Austen Fashion: Fashion and Needlework in the Works of Jane
Austen; Excellent Press
Campbell-Harding, Valerie Layers of Stitch; Quilter’s Resource (USA), 2002
Textures in Embroidery; Watson-Guptill, 1977
Starting to Stitch Creatively
Fabric Painting for Embroidery; Batsford, 2003
Beaded Tassels, Braids, and Fringes; Batsford, 2001
Edges and Finishes in Machine Embroidery; Batsford, 2004
Flowers and Plants in Embroidery
Strip Patchwork; Batsford, 2004
Weaving with Ribbon; 1998
Patchwork Needle Crafts; 1983
Every Kind of Patchwork
Faces and Figures in Embroidery; Batsford, 1985
Machine Embroidery Stitched Patterns; 2004
Machine Embroidery: Stitched Techniques
Goldwork
Textile Artistry
Edges & Finishes in Machine Embroidery; Quilters Resource *
Campbell-Harding & Grey Celtic Inspirations for Machine Embroidery; Quilter’s Resource, 2003
Stitch, Dissolve, Distort, Batsford, 2006
Embellish & Stitch; 2007
Campbell-Harding & Watts Bead Embroidery; Sterling, 2003
Machine Embroidery Stitch Techniques; Batsford, 2003
Caprara, Julia The Magic of Embroidery; Batsford, 1992
Carter, Erika Personal Imagery on Art Quilts; Fiber Studio Press, 1996
Carter, Jill The Beginner’s Guide to Hardanger; Batsford
Hardanger Embroidery; Batsford
New Canvaswork: Creative Techniques in Needlepoint; Batsford, 2007
Caulfield, S. & Sayward, B. The Dictionary of Needlework, an Encyclopedia of Artistic, Plain, and
Fancy Needlework; Upcott Gill, 1885
Chanin, N. & Stutkin, S. Alabama Stitch Book: Projects and Stories Celebrating Handsewing,
Quilting, and Embroidery for Contemporary Sustainable Style; ATC Craft,
2007
Chung, Young Yang Painting with a Needle: Learning the Art of Silk Embroidery with Young
Yang Chung; Harry Abrams, 2003
Clarke & Atkins Beaded Embellishment: Techniques and designs for Embellishment on
Cloth; Interweave Press, 2002
Clarke, Gary Embroidery Illusions; Sterling Publisher, 2003
Cole, Alison All That Glitters: Projects Featuring the Techniques of Goldwork and
Stumpwork
Coleman, Carol Fibredancing Book I: Brooches, Bracelets, Rings, and Things, Jewelry
Made with Free Motion Embroidery; www.fibredance.co.uk
Comel, Penny The Liberated Canvas: A Creative Approach to Canvas Embroidery; 2000
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4. Conlon, Jane Fine Embellishment Techniques: Classic Details for Today’s Clothing;
Taunton Press, 2001
Constantine, J & Small, J. Heirloom Embroidery; Lark, 2008
Cook, Sue Crafting Cross Stitch Cards; David and Charles
Quick to Stitch Cross Stitch Cards; David and Charles
Coss, Melinda Complete Book of Embroidery: Includes Crewelwork, Goldwork, Ribbon
Embroidery, and Embellishments; Reader’s Digest, 2000
Cowen, Sally Left-Handed Stitchery; Schiffer, 2010
Cox, Anne The Handbook of Silk Ribbon Embroidery; Search Press, 2009
Silk Ribbon Embroidery: Designs & Techniques; Search Press, 2002
Creative Publishing Int’l Exploring Textile Arts; Creative Publishing International, 2002
Crone, Linda Fabric Landscapes by Machine; 2000
Crummy, Andrew The Prestopans Tapestry 1745; Burke’s Peerage Publishing, 2010
Crust, Melody Quilt Toppings: Fun and Fancy Embellishment Techniques; Breckling Press
Curran, Doreen The Magic of Free-Machine Embroidery; Search Press, 2002
Curtis, Bailey Inspiration Plus; self published, 2006
Inspiration to Stitch
Curtis, B. & Morgan, A. Appliqué and Beyond
D’Arcy, Jean Fabric Leftovers, Simple Adaptable Ways to Use up Scraps; C & T
Publishers, 2006
Dahl, Carolyn Natural Impressions: Taking an Artistic Path through Nature
Danswan, Kath Beautiful Bowls and Colorful Creatures; The Linen Press, 2007
Daust, Kelly The Crafty Mix; Murdoch Books, 2009
Dawson, Barbara Metal Thread Embroidery; Taplinger, 1968
Day, B. Bargello: a Fresh Approach to Florentine Embroidery; Guild of Master
Craftsmen
Dean, Beryl Designing Ecclesiastical Stitched Textiles; Search Press
Church Embroideries; Morehouse Barlow, 1985
Embroidery in Religion and Ceremonial; Batsford, 1981
Ecclesiastical Embroidery; Batsford, 1958
Deer, John Digitizing Made Easy: Create Custom Embroidery Designs Like a Pro;
Krause
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5. Deighan, H. Beautiful Braiding Made Easy; Crossways Patch
Delage-Calvet, et al. A Rainbow of Stitches: Embroidery and Cross-Stitch Basics Plus More
than 1,000 Motifs and 80 Project Ideas; Watson-Guptill, 2009
Denamur, Isabelle Moroccan Textile Embroidery; Flammarion, 2003
Dennis, Kay Beginner’s Guide to Stumpwork; Search Press, 2005
Dennis, Kay and Michael Stumpwork Figures; Search Press, 2005
Detrixhe, Sandra Zen and the Art of Needlecraft; Adams Media, 2007
De Vette, Joke Easy Embroidery on Paper; Search Press, 2007
Dibbs, Kristen Embroidery: Inspirations from Australian Artists; Sally Milner, 2001
Machine Embroidery and More; Sally Milner Publishing
Dove, Sue Painting with Stitches: Creating Freestyle Embroidery by Hand;
Interweave Press, 2004
Draper, Jan Stitch and Structure; Batsford, 2009
Drexler, Fred Surface Design Concepts in Sulky Rayon & Metallic Decorative Threads
Drexler, Joyce Sew, Craft, and Embroider Confidently Using Sulky Stabilizers!; Sulky of
America Publication, 2010
Sulky Secrets to Successful Embroidery; Sulky of America
Sulky Secrets to Successful Stabilizing; Sulky of America
Thread Painting; Speed Stitch Inc., 1983
www.uncommonthread.com
Drexler, J. & Baird, L. Elegant Concepts in Sulky; Sulky of America
Drexler, J. & Ingram, C. Dimensional Concepts in Sulky; Sulky of America
Dunnewold, Jane Complex Cloth: a Comprehensive Guide to Surface Design; Fiber Studio
Press, 1996
Earnshaw, P The Identification of Lace; Shire
Eaton, Jan The Cross Stitch Motif Bible; Search Press, 2005
Ebben, Katie Basic Stitches; Conran Octopus
Eccles, G. & Burnett, V. Maker Profile: Jean Littlejohn; DVD
Maker Profile: Jan Beaney; DVD, www.thethreadstudio.com
Eddy, Ellen Anne Thread Magic: The Enchanted World of Ellen Anne Eddy
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6. Edmonds, Janet Three Dimensional Embroidery; Batsford, 2006
Beginner’s Guide to Embroidered Boxes; Search Press, 2002
Edwards, Joan Bead Embroidery; Lacis, 1992
Elliott, Joan Bewitching Cross Stitch; David and Charles
Cross Stitch Wit and Wisdom; David and Charles
Ellis, M. and Weardon, J. Ottoman Embroidery; Victoria and Albert Publications, 2007
Emerson, Jayne The Impatient Embroiderer; Potter Craft, 2006
Engelbreit, Mary Stitched So Cute; Leisure Arts, 2010
Embroidery with Ann Estelle; Leisure Arts
Enthoven, Jacqueline The Stitches of Creative Embroidery; Shiffer Craft
Ericson, Lois Fabrics Reconstructed: A Collection of Surface Changes; Eric’s Press
Options, Eric’s Press, 2002
Texture, A Closer Look; Eric’s Press, 1987
*see wearable art and sewing book list
Fahl, Ann Coloring With Thread: A No-Drawing Approach to Free-Motion
Embroidery; C & T Publishing, 2005
Fassett, Kaffe Glorious Needlepoint; 1992
Fibre Fusion, Eds. On Form: A Stitcher’s Workbook on Sculptural Textiles; 2008
Beyond Boundaries
Encrustation
Evolutions
All at www.quiltingarts.com
Fortgens, Erica New Designs, New Projects for embroidery on Paper; Search, 2009
101 Ideas for Embroidery on Paper; Search Press
Creative Embroidery on Paper; Cantecleer, 2001
Embroidery on Paper with Vellum; Uitegevers 2001
Embroidery on Paper; Cantecleer, 2001
New Ideas with Embroidery on Paper; Uitegevers Cantecleer, 2004
Merry Christmas Embroidery on Paper; Cantecleer, 2004
Embroidery on Paper: Cards and Memories to Treasure; Tirion Uitegevers,
2002
Franklin, Tracy Contemporary Whitework; Batsford, 2006
Fukuyama, Yusai Tambour Work; Dryad, 1987
Gardner, Sue Embroidered Christening Gowns; 2005
A to Z of Thread Painting; Quilter’s Resource
Gorder & Baskett Beautiful Beaded & Embroidered Fabric; Sterling, 2006
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7. Gordon, Joan Silk Ribbon Embroidery Bible: the Essential Illustrated Reference to
Design and Techniques; Krause, 2005
Gostelow, M. A World of Embroidery; Mills & Boon, 1975
Gray, Julia Traditional Japanese Embroidery; Search, 2009
Greenleas, Kay Creating Sketchbooks for Embroiderers and Textile Artists; Batsford, 2006
Grey, Maggie Stitches, Straps and Layers; d4daisy Books, 2009
Textile Translations, d4daisy Books, 2009
From Image to Stitch; Batsford, 2008
Raising the Surface with Machine Embroidery; BT Batsford, 2003
www.magstitch.blogspot.com
www.d4daisy.com
Grey, Maggie & Wild, Jane Paper, Metal, & Stitch: Creating Surfaces with Color and Texture;
Interweave Press USA, 2004
Paper and Beyond; Maggie and Clive Grey Publishers
Griepentrog & Brent Machine Embroidery Wild & Wacky; Krause, 2006
Griffith, Suzanne Stitching for Victory; History Press, 2009
Gurney, Pamela Punchneedle Embroidery; Sally Milnar Publishing
Haigh, Janet The Embroiderer’s Floral; Collins and Brown
Color On Color: Elegant Designs to Stitch; Interweave Press, 2005
White on White: Elegant Designs to Stitch; Interweave Press, 2005
Hall, Helen Celtic Back Stitch; Guild of Master Craftsmen
Hall, Isobel Embroidered Book: Design, Construction and Embellishment; Batsford,
2009
Hall, Jane The Art and Embroidery of Jane Hall; Search Press, 2006
Hanham, Clare Beginner’s Guide to Silk Shading; Search Press, 2007
Harding, Valerie Textures in Embroidery; Watson-Guptill, 1977
Harding, V. & Watts, P. Bead Embroidery; Lacis, 1993
Harker, Gail Creative Machine Embroidery; Batsford
Hart, J. & Grablewski, A. Sublime Stitching: Hundreds of Hip Embroidery Patterns & How To;
Chronicle Books, 2006
Hawks, Janet S. Sculpted Threads: Artful Brooches, Earrings and More; Martingale, 2007
Hearder, Valerie Points of View: Landscape Quilts to Stitch and Embellish; Martingale,
2007
Hedley, Gwen Drawn to Stitch: Line Drawing, and Mark Making in Textile Art;
Interweave, 2010
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8. Surfaces to Stitch, Plastics, Films & Fabric; Quilter’s Resource (USA),
2000
Heesakkers, A. & N. Embroidery for Cardmakers; Search Press, August 2011
Hemmingway, Karen The Encyclopedia of Stitches; New Holland
Higginson, Susan Needlepoint Stitches: 52 Stitches Explained and Illustrated; Search Press,
2007
Hill, Wendy On the Surface: Thread Embellishment and Fabric Manipulation; C & T
Publishing, 1997
Fast, Fun, and Easy-Incredible Thread-a-Bowls; C & T Publishers, 2005
Hiney, Mary Jo Quiltagami, the Art of Fabric Folding; Sterling, 2003
Fabulous Fibers: Elegant and Innovative Techniques to Embellish Textiles;
Sterling, 2000
Fabulous Fabric Embellishments: Elegant & Innovative Techniques;
Sterling
Holland-Daly, Heather Stitch Graffiti: Unexpected Cross Stitch; Interweave Press, 2008,
www.monsterbubbles.com
Holmberg, Nannette Variations in Chenille: Techniques for Creating Faux Chenille; Martingale,
1997
Holmes, Val The Encyclopedia of Machine Embroidery; Batsford, 2008
Machine Embroiderer’s Workbook; Trafalgar Sq. Publisher, 2001
The Encyclopedia of Machine Embroidery; Batsford, 2003
Creative Recycling in Embroidery; Batsford, 2010
Gardens in Embroidery; Batsford
Holt, Allison Machine Embroidered Woodlands; Search, 2009
Beginner’s Guide to Machine Embroidered Landscape; Search Press
Machine Embroidered Flowers; Search Press
Creative Machine Embroidery, DVD; Studio Galli Productions,
www.studiogalli.tv
Holzberger, Loretta Needlelace and Stumpwork; Search Press, 2005
Machine Embroidered Flowers
Horst-Beetsma, D. And Then There was Light (Wall Quilts and Machine-Sewn Drawings);
Alkman, 2007, artquilt@xs4all.nl
Howard, Constance The Constance Howard Book of Stitches; Batsford
Textile Crafts; Charles Scribner and Sons, 1978
Hubbard, Liz Thread Painting; David and Charles, 1988
Hurlburt, Regina Left-Handed Needlepoint; Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1973
Husian, Surjeet Pulkari Embroidery: A Workbook; self published
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9. Sheesha Embroidery; self published
Issett, Ruth Textile Crafts; Chas. Scribner Sons, 1978
Jackson, Julie Subversive Cross Stitch: 33 Designs for Your Surly Side; Chronicle Books
Janes, Susan Niner New Ideas in Ribboncraft; 2003
Jeroy, Judy Creative Crewel Embroidery; Lark, 2008
Jinzenji, Yoshiko Quilt Artistry; Kodansha International, 2003
Johnson, E. Needlework and Embroidery Tools; Shire
Jones, Deborah Machine Embroidery on Difficult Materials: a Machine Embroidery Guide to
Success; Krause, 2009
Jones, M. E. A History of Western Embroidery; Studio Vista, 1961
Juracek, Judith Soft Surfaces: Visual Research for Artists, Architects, and Designers;
W.W. Norton & Co., 2000
Kahn, Sherrill Creative Embellishments for Paper, Jewelry, Fabric & More; Martingale,
2007
Stitched Collage: Creative Effects on Paper and fabric; Martingale, 2008
Kazlauckas, Nancy Calligraphy with Thread: Using a Zagzag Stitch and a Regular Sewing
Machine; MK Publishing, 2004
Kemshall, Linda &
Kemshall, Laura &
Nicholls, Catherine Thr3fold: The Journal of Creative Vision; www.thr3foldjournal.com
Kendrick, A. F. English Embroidery; Charles Scribner & Sons, 1905
Kerkhoven, M. & Quintin, S. Comfort Zones: Textiles in the Canadian Landscapes; Textile Museum of
Canada (Toronto), 2001
Keyes, Brenda Small Scale Embroidery; 2003
King, Bucky Designing Surface Stitchery with Form and Texture; Embroidery Guild of
America, www.egausa.org
King, D. and Levey, S. Embroidery in Britain, 1200 to 1750 AD; Victoria and Albert Publishing
King, Kenneth Designer Bead Embroidery: 150 Patterns and Complete Techniques;
Creative Publishing International, 2006
Knight, Lorna The Sewing Stitch Bible: An Illustrated Guide to Techniques and
Materials; Search Press, 2007
Knight, Stella Exotic Fruits & Flowers in Needlepoint; Guild of Master Craftsmen, 2006
Kolb, Alice Sew Crazy with Decorative Threads and Stitches; American Quilter’s
Society, 2002
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10. Kooler, Donna Donna Kooler’s Kool Felt Embroidery; Kooler/Gillium, 2009
Donna Kooler’s 555 Cross Stitch Sampler Motifs, Lark, 2008
Donna Kooler’s Cross Stitch Flowers; Lark
Kooler & Gillum Donna Kooler’s Felt Embroidery; Lark, March 2009
Kreinik, Jacqueline Friedman Metallic Thread Embroidery; 2003
Kreinik & Caswell Metallic Thread Embroidery: A Practical Guide to Stitching Creatively with
Metallic Threads; David and Charles Publishers, 2003
Krevitsky, Nik Stitchery: Art and Craft; Van Nostrand Reinhold, ISBN 0442245351
Kummili, H. & Serafini, S. The Art of Bead Embroidery: Techniques, Designs & Inspirations;
Kalmbach, 2007
Kusano, S. The Fine Art of Kimono Embroidery; Kodansha International, 2007
Langford, Pat Embroidery from Sketch to Stitch; Clearway Logistics Remainders
Laurie, Via Embroidery Techniques Using Space Dyed Threads; Search, 2009
Lehman, Libby Threadplay, Mastering Machine Embroidery Techniques; That Patchwork
Place Publishing, 1997
Leisure Arts, eds. Fashionology, Embellish: Clothing & Accessories to Create Your Style
Lemon, Jane Metal Thread Embroidery; Sterling, 2005
Embroidered Boxes; Batsford, 2003
Lidde, C. & Henderson, R. Stitch Divas: Girls Get Creative with Yarns and Threads; Search Press,
2009
Link, Nellie Stitching For Style: Fabric Manipulation for Self Trim; Liveright Corp,
1948, OCLC 164829
McAnge, Lily The Art of Madeira Embroidery
McCafferty, Bonnie Fantasy Fabrics: Techniques for Layered Surface Design; Martingale, 1999
McCready, Elian Elian McCready’s Needlepoint; David & Charles, 2005
McDonald, Jacqui Essential Stitch Guide; Search, February 2011
McGehee, Linda Linda McGehee’s Simply Sensational Bags: How to Stitch & Embellish
Handbags, Totes & Satchels; 2000
McKeating, J. & Kettle, A. Machine Stitching: Perspectives; Quarry, 2010
McNeill, Moira Drawn Thread Embroidery; Batsford
Maidment, Liz Art Embroidery; Andre Deutsch, 1995
Manchester School of
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11. Embroidery Needlecraft Practical Journal #46 c. 1905 - Canvas Embroidery or
Needlepoint Designs; Ivy rose Vintage Reproductions, 2009
Marsh, C. Guide to Freestyle Embroidery; David and Charles Publisher
Marsh, Gail 19th Century Embroidery Techniques; Guild of Master Craftsmen, 2009
18th Century Embroidery Techniques; Guild of Master Craftsmen
Marsten, Gwen Gwen Marston’s Needlework Designs: American Quilter’s Society, 2005
Matthews, Kate Fiberarts Design Book 4; Lark, 1991, ISBN 0937274615
Maxwell, Fay Burning and Slashing; self published
Crewel and Unusual; self-published
Out of Shadows: Stumpwork Faces; self-published
www.fayandkay.co.uk
Meech, Sandra Connecting Art to Stitch; Batsford, 2009
Contemporary Quilts: Design, Surface, and Stitch; BT Batsford, 2003
Creative Quilts: Inspiration, Texture, and Stitch; Batsford, 2006
Landscapes in Contemporary Quilts: Creative Quilts, Inspiration, Texture
and Stitch
Meng, Kari Treasured Notions: Inspirations and Craft Projects Using Vintage Beads,
Buttons, Ribbons, and Trim fro Tinsel Trading Co.; Chronicle, 2010
Messant, Jan Celtic, Viking, and Anglo-Saxon Embroidery: the Art and Embroidery of
Jan Messant; Search Press, 2010
Bayeux Tapestry Embroiderers’ Story; Search Press, 1999 (revised
edition)
The Embroiderer’s Workbook: A Basic Embroidery Course Designed to
Help Embroiderer’s Structure Their Approach to the Craft; St. Martin’s
Press, 1988
Meyers, Jane C. An Encyclopedia of 101 Embroidery Stitches; American School of
Needlework
Midgelow-Marsden, Alyson The Continuous Thread of Revelation; Artfully Bound, 2007,
www.embroiderersguild.com
Midgelow-Marsden & Mead
Between the Sheets with Angelina; Word 4 Word Design and Publishing,
2003
Michler, J. Marsha Crazy Quilting: the Complete Guide; Krause, 2008
The Magic of Crazy Quilting: A Complete Resource for Embellished
Quilting; Krause, 2003
Crazy Quilted Heirlooms and Gifts; Krause, 2001
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12. Miller, Linda Creative Machine Embroidery; A & C Black, 2010
Mitrofanis, E. Threadwork: Silks, Stitches, Beads and Cords; Sally Milner Publishing,
2010
www.searchpress.com
Needleweaving and Embroidery; Sally Milner Publishing, 2007
Moe, Sara Miller Spinning Pinwheel Quilts (CD Embroidery Designs and Appliqué
Printables); Krause, 2007
Moffat, Lorna Silk Unraveled: Experimenting in Tearing, Fusing, Layering and Stitching;
Dragon Threads Publishing, 2008
Monk, L. & McFee, C. Stitching the Textured Surface; Batsford, 2009
www.purplemissus.blogspot.com (Lynda)
www.textiletales.blogspot.com (Carol)
www.fibreinform.com
www.cyberfyberexhibition.blogspot.com
Montano, Judith Baker Fiberart Montage: Combining Quilting, Embroidery, and Photos with
Embellishments; Dragon Press, 2009
Elegant Stitches: Illustrated Guide & Sourcebook of Inspiration; Watson-
Guptill Baker, 1995
Floral Stitches: An Illustrated Guide; C & T Publisher
*see braiding and ribbonwork book list
Morgan, Annette Creative Fabric Techniques for Quilters, Embroiderers, and Textile Artist
(CD PDF file); Rainbow Disks, 2010
www.rainbowdisks.com
Morrall & Watt Twixt Art and Nature: English Embroidery from the Metropolitan Museum
of Art 1580 -1700; Yale, 2008
Mostek, Pamela Dazzling Quilts: Easy Glitz, Instant Glamour; Martingale
Myers, Carole A Primer of Left-Handed Embroidery; Scribner, 1974
Nelson, Patricia Creative Machine Stitching: Special Effects for Quilters and More; That
Patchwork Place
Nichol, Kit Painting with Thread: Simple Embroidered Pictures to Make and Cherish;
Collins and Brown, 2000
Painting with Thread: Embroidered Pictures to Make and Cherish; Collins
and Brown, 2003
Nicolas, Jane Stumpwork Dragonflies; Milnar Craft
Stumpwork Embroidery: a Collection of Fruits, Flowers, and Insects;
Milnar Craft
Embroidery Designs and Projects; Milnar Craft
Nicol, Kit Painting with Thread; 2000
Nordsford-Clark, Jill Needlelace: Techniques and Inspirations; Search Press
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13. Ogura, Yukiko Beaded Embroidery; Japan Publishing
Orban, Nancy Fiberarts Design Book 6; Sterling, 1999, ISBN 1579901263; reprint Lark
1994, ISBN 0937274712
Paar, Ann The Art of Stitching on Metal; Search Press, 2009
Paine, Sheila Embroidered Textiles; Thames and Hudson, 2008
Paulson, Alice Embroidery Companion: Classic Designs for Modern Living; Potter Craft,
2010
Pearce, Helan Beaded Dimensional Embroidery; Sally Milner Publisher, 2004
Peltason, Ruth Folk Art Needlepoint: 20 Projects Adapted From Objects in the American
Folk Art Museum; Potter Craft, 2008
Pendray, Shay The Needleworker’s Companion; Interweave
Shay Pendray's Inventive Needlework: Techniques & Inspiration for Gold
Work, Painted Canvas, and Shading; Krause, 2004
Pepin Press eds. Embroidery (Fashion and Textiles); Pepin Press, October 2011
Turkish Designs; Pepin Press, 2010
Puerto Rican Tile Designs, Pepin Press, 2010
Art Nouveau Tiles; Pepin Press, 2009
Geometric Patterns; Pepin Press, 2009
Fabric Textiles and Design; Pepin Press, 2008
Decorative Patterns from Italy; Pepin Press, 2008
Repeating Patterns, 1000-1800; Pepin Press, 2008
Marbled Paper Designs; Pepin Press, 2008
Kimono Patterns; Pepin Press, 2007
Art Deco Fashion; Pepin Press, 2007
Medieval Patterns; Pepin Press, 2006
Baroque Patterns; Pepin Press, 2006
Floral Patterns; Pepin Press, 2006
Gothic Patterns; Pepin Press, 2006
Renaissance Patterns; Pepin Press, 2005
Watercolor Patterns; Pepin Press, 2005
Fancy Designs; Pepin Press, 2005
Japanese Patterns; Pepin Press, 2005
Chinese Patterns; Pepin Press, 2005
Persian Designs; Pepin Press, 2002
Perkins, Kelli Stitch Alchemy: Combining Fabric & Paper for Mixed Media Art;
Interweave Press, 2009
Piecework Magazine, Eds. Weldon’s Practical Needlework, Volumes 1 – 12; Piecework Magazine
Pike, K. & Landy, L. Elegant Embroidery; Allen & Unwin, 1991
Piper Pub., eds. Miss Lambert’s 1846 Decorative Needlework; ISBN 0-9717605-8-6
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14. 1838 The Workman’s Guide to a Lady (needlework manual); ISBN
0-9717605-4-3; www.piperpublishing.com
Prince, Nancy Simple Thread Painting: Quilt Savvy; AQS, 2004
Proctor & Lew Surface Design for Fabric; University of Washington Press, 1995 [revised]
Pullen, Michelle An Introduction to Machine Cutwork
Rae, Aimee Doodle Stitching: Fresh and Fun Embroidery for Beginner’s; Lark
Randle, Barbara Barbara Randle’s Crazy Quilting with Attitude; Krause, 2003
Barbara Randle’s More Crazy Quilting with Attitude; Krause, 2005
Rangeley, Sue Embroidered Originals; d4daisy Books, 2010
Rankin, Chris Creative Smocking; Lark Books, 2002
Ray, Amie Doodle Stitching: Fresh and Fun Embroidery for the Beginner; Lark, 2007
Rayment, Jennie Creative Tucks and Textures for Quilts and Embroidery; Quilter’s
Resource, 2004
Tinkering With Texture; JR Publisher, 2002
Tucked Up in Bed; JR Publisher, 1999
Tucks and Textures and Pleats; JR Publisher, 1994
Tucks and Textures Two; JR Publisher, 1997
Read, Patricia 50 New Milanese Lace Patterns; Batsford, 2005
Rigdon, R. & Stewart, Z. Ant-Craft: Knitting, Beading, and Stitching for the Slightly Sinister; North
Light Books, 2007
Rocca, Federico Embroidery: Italian Fashion; Damiani, 2006
Roche, Eileen Contemporary Machine Embroidered Accessories with DVD; Krause, 2007
Contemporary Machine Embroidered Fashions: Transform Everyday
Garments into Designer Originals; Krause
Rollerson, Dale Surface Tension: Embellish and Stitch for the Creative Artist
Ross, J. I. Beginner’s Guide to Ottoman Embroidery; Search Press
Russell, Beth Arts and Crafts Needlepoint: 25 Needlepoint Projects; Anova, 2006
Beth Russell's William Morris Needlepoint; Crown, 1995
Beth Russell's Traditional Needlepoint; Reader’s Digest, 1992
Victorian Needlepoint; Collins and Brown, 1996
Rust, Graham Graham Rust’s Needlepoint Designs; Harry Abrams, 1998
Samples, Carol Treasury of Crazy Quilt Stitches; AQS Publishing
Saulter, F The Bargello Book; A & C Black
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15. Saunders, S Royal School of Needlework Embroidery Techniques; Batsford
Schoesser, Mary English Church Embroidery; Watts & Co.
Schwarz, Tilleke Mark Making; Alkman, info@tillekeschwarz.com
Schuette, M. & Muller-
Christensen Domestic Needlework: Its Origins and Customs throughout the Centuries;
Charles Scribner & Sons, 1926
Scott, Jack Textile Perspectives in Mixed Media Sculpture; Crowood Press, 2003
Scrivano, Sandy Creative Surface Design; Taunton, 2002
Search Press, ed. Designs from The Book of Kells; Search Press, 2009
Beginner’s Guide to Tatting; Search Press, 2009
A – Z of Needlepoint; Search Press
A – Z of Thread Painting; Search Press
Embroidery Pattern Book; Search Press
Searle, Elizabeth Helene Fun to Wear Fabric Flowers
Serena, R. Embroideries and Patterns from 19th Century Vienna; Antique Collector’s
Club
Serafini, Sherry Sherry Serafini’s Sensational Bead Embroidery; Lark April 2011
Sew News & Creative All About Machine Arts: Decorative Techniques from A to Z; C & T
Machine Embroidery Publishing, 2004
Shaughnessy, Katherine The New Crewel; Lark, 2007
Sherris, Shirley Anne Embroidered Jewelry; Batsford, 2009
Shinn, Carol Free Style Machine Embroidery: Techniques and Inspirations for Fiber
Artists; Interweave, 2009
Shrader, Valerie Van Arsdale Exquisite Embellishments for Your Clothes, Lark, 2006
Siegler-Lathrop, Dominique Secrets of Needlepoint; Down East
Sleigh, Mary African Inspiration in Embroidery; Batsford, 2004
Snyderman Works Gallery Barbara Lee Smith: Going Out Going In: the Language of Landscape
exhibition catalog, Snyderman Gallery, order from
kat@syndermanworks.com
Springall, Diana Inspired to Stitch: 21 Textile Artists; A & C Black, 2005
Canvas Embroidery; Batsford, 1980
Srivastava, Munni Embroidery Techniques from East and West; Batsford, 2005
Embroidery Techniques from East and West: Texture and Color for
Quilter’s and Embroiderers; Trafalgar Square, 2001
Stanton, Yvette Left-Handed Embroiderer’s Companion: Step-by-Step Stitch Dictionary;
Vetty Creations, 2010
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16. Right-Handed Embroiderer’s Companion: Step-by-Step Dictionary; Vetty
Creations, 2010
Stanton & Scott Montemellick Embroidery: Inspired by Nature; Vetty Creations, 2004
Stevens, Helen M. Helen Stevens’ Embroidered Gardens; David and Charles, 2008
The Myth & Magic of Embroidery; 2005
Helen M. Stevens’ World of Embroidery; 2002
The Timeless Art of Embroidery; 2001
Stori, Mary Embellishing with Felted Wool: 16 Projects with Appliqué, Beads and
Buttons and Embroidery; C & T, 2007
Singer, M. & Spyrou, M. Textile Surface Decoration; A & C Black, July 2007
Smith, Barbara Lee Celebrating the Stitch; Taunton, 1991
Srivastava, Munni Embroidery Techniques from East and West: Texture and Colour fro
Quilters and Embroiderers; Batsford, 2005
Sullivan, R Needlework Tools and Accessories, a Dutch Tradition; Antique Collector’s
Club
Surhone, et al. Patchwork: Needlework, Geometric Shape, Quilt, Pattern, Crazy Quilting,
Victorian Era, Velvet, Silk; Betascript, 2010
Sussman, Pam Fabric Art Journals: Making, Sewing, and Embellishing Journals from
Cloth and Fibers; Quarry Books, 2005
Fabric Art Journals; Rockport, ASIN B 000GSG4B0
Swain, Gabrielle Master Class Series DVDs:
Creativity on Demand
Borrowed Tools: Surface Design for Appliqué
Hand Appliqué
Hand Quilting: Design Techniques and Inspirational Threads
Swain, M. The Needlework of Mary Queen of Scots; Ruth Bean Publishers
Ayrshire and Other Whitework; Shire, 2008
Synge, L. Art of Embroidery; Antique Collector’s Club
Tagawa, Keiji Precious Bead Embroidery; 2001
Tamura, Shuji The Techniques of Japanese Embroidery, Krause, 1998
Taylor, Beryl Mixed Media Explorations: Blending Paper, Fabric, and Embellishments to
Create Inspired Designs; Quarry Books, 2006
Tellier-Laumagne, F. The Art of Embroidery Inspirational Stitches, Textures, and Surfaces;
Thames and Hudson, 2007
Terry, Kayte Creative Embellishing; Collins and Brown, 2008
Thompson, Angela Embroiderers’ and Quilters’ Sourcebook: 1000 Textile Images; Batsford,
2005
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17. Embroidery with Beads; Lacis, 1992
Thittachai, Kim Experimental Textiles: a Journey through Design, Interpretation, and
Inspiration; Batsford, 2009
Threads Magazine Distinctive Details: Great Embellishment Techniques for Clothing,
Taunton, 1995
Toumi, Lucille Stitched Textile Collage: Innovative Designs for Textured Surfaces; North
Light Books
Trott, Pat Beginner’s Guide to Mountmellick Embroidery; Search Press, 2002
Three Dimensional Embroidery Stitches; Search Press, 2005
Turpin-Delport & Wepener Embroidered Flora and Fauna: Three Dimensional Embroidery; Search
2008
Twigg, Jeanne Embroidery Machine Essentials: Basic Techniques; Krause, 2003
More Machine Essentials: How to Customize, Edit, and Create Decorative
Designs; Krause, 2003
Valley, Stephanie Embellishments A to Z: an Idea Book; Taunton, 1999
Van Horn, Larkin J. Beading on Fabric: Encyclopedia of Bead Stitch Techniques; Interweave
Press, 2006
Van Niekerk, Di Monograms and Words in Ribbon Embroidery; Metz Press, 2009
Cicely Mary Barker’s Flower Fairies in Ribbon Embroidery and Stumpwork;
Search Press, 2009
The Threads & Crafts Book of Ribbon Embroidery and Stumpwork; Search
Press, 2005
Dreamscapes in Ribbon Embroidery and Stumpwork; Search Press, 2005
A Perfect World in Ribbon Embroidery and Stumpwork; Search Press,
2006
Waldschmitt, Elaine Embellishment Potpourri DVD; Nancy’s Notions, 2010
Wark, Edna Drawn Thread Embroidery: a Guide to Pulled Thread Work; Batsford,
revised 2000
Wasilowski, Laura Fusing Fun: Fast and Furious Art Quilts; C & T Publisher, 2005
Wasinger, Susan The Feisty Stitcher; Lark, 2010
Watts, Pam Beginner’s Guide to Machine Embroidery; Batsford
Embroidered Flowers; Batsford, 2003
Machine Embroidery: Ideas and Techniques; Batsford, 1992
Weir, Shelagh Embroidery from Palestine; U. of Washington Press, 2007
West, Deanna Hall An Encyclopedia of Ribbon Embroidery Flowers: 121 Designs (American
School of Needlework #3405); ASN Publishing, 1995
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18. White, Terry Thread Painting Made Easy; American Quilter’s Society, 2008
Wiener, Leni L. Thread Painting: Simple Techniques to Add Texture and Dimension;
Krause, 2007
Wilcox, Donald J. New Design in Stitchery; Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1970, LC Card #
74126869
Wilholt, Alice Crazy Patchwork; AQS Publishing, 2009
Wolff, Colette The Art of Fabric Manipulation; Chilton, 1996, ISBN 0801984963
Wood, D. Rennie McIntosh Inspirations in Embroidery; Batsford
Woodsford, Elli Designer Machine Embroidery and Textile Decoration: Creating
Accessories for Your Body and Soul; Quarry Books, 2006
Yale Press, eds. English Embroidery from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1580-1700
‘Twixt Art and Nature exhibition catalog; Yale U. Press.
www.yalepress.edu
Zieman, Nancy Threads Guidebook: the Story Unwinds; Nancy’s Notions, 2010
Embroidery Websites
www.thegiftofstitching.com Online cross stitch magazine
www.webofthread.com Supplies
www.egausa.org Embroiderer’s Guild of America
www.joggles.com Supplies
www.quiltingarts.com Publications and supplies
www.buttonemporium.com Supplies
www.out-of-hand.com Supplies
www.bohemianelement.com Supplies
www.azabu-ya.com Japanese fabrics and supplies
www.homesteadquilting.com Supplies
www.thetextilemuseum.org Washington, D.C. Museum, Jenkins Library, exhibits, shop
www.textilecentermn.org Extensive library
www.lacis.com Lace trims, tools
www.embroiderersguild.com/magazines
Stitch Magazine and World of Embroidery Magazine, books
www.countrybumpkin.com Australian Smocking and Embroidery Magazine
www.dmc-usa.com floss
www.allfiberarts.com Comprehensive site with resources and information
www.inaminuteago.com Excellent stitch dictionary and information
www.go-make-art.com Online classes and Astarte’s Mega-Zine craft magazine
www.tennesseesamplers.com Preserving Tennessee’s needlework heritage
www.annieskeepers.com Needlework accessories and supplies
www.colonialneedle.com Needlework accessories and supplies
www.weeksdyeworks.com Threads, needlework accessories and supplies
www.wool2dye4.com Threads, needlework accessories and supplies
www.caron-net.com Needlework accessories and supplies
www.sudberry.com Needlework accessories and supplies
www.sublimestitching.com Embroidery supplies and how-tos by Jenny Hart
www.leedstapestry.org.uk Group sponsoring the Leeds Tapestry Project
www.nma.gov.au/collections/collection-interactives/crimson-thread-of-kinship
National Museum of Australia’s link to the Crimson Thread of Kinship,
a 12-meter long embroidery about the story of Australia,
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www.interweave.com/books/corrections.asp
Corrections for patterns in the Interweave Books
www.quiltware.com/silk.asp Silk Ribbons
www.needlemagazine.com
www.handembroiderynetwork.com
www.thingshandmade.blogspot.com
www.sarahwhittle.com White work embroidery
www.cross-stitching.com/mags.asp
Several cross stitching magazine links
www.just-crossstitch.com Cross stitch magazine
www.cmemag.com Creative Machine Embroidery Magazine
www.dzgns.com Designs in Machine Embroidery Magazine
sarahwhittle.blogspot.com Embroidery blog
www.tinseltrading.com NYC trims and notions, 1 W 37th St, NYC, 10018, 212-730-1030
www.vvrouleaux.com Ribbons, trims, flowers; Cliveden Place, London, England
www.tissue-moline.com Tassels and passementeries; 1 Place St.-Pierre, Paris, France
www.ladrougerie.com French beads and craft supplies; 9-11 Rue du Jour, Paris, France
www.vintagepassementarie.com French millinery ribbons, metallic trim, passementeries;
8600 SE Stark St., Portland, OR 97216, 503-256-8600
www.1860-1960.com Vintage fashions, trims and treasures
www.shinegallery.com Old store stock, vintage trims and items
www.rosemille.com Vintage notions; 125 South Main, Stillwater, MN 55082, 651-439-0205
www.jenniferosner.com Antique textiles and laces
www.niftythriftydrygoods.com Susan Gower’s site for vintage trims and buttons
www.scrap-sf.org Scroungers’ Center for Reusable Art Parts, 801 Toland St.,
San Francisco, CA. 415-647-1746
Tail of the Yak Vintage trinkets, trims, notions; 2632 Ashby Ave.,
Berkeley, CA 510-841-9891
www.wendyaddison.net Theatre of Dreams shop open 6 times per year;
Porta Costa, CA 510-787-2164
www.blumchen.com Antique tinsels, metallic trims, etc.
www.accessoriesofold.com Embellishments & vintage fashion accessories from S. African
haberdashery of the 1920’s; 4822 St. Elmo Ave.,
Bethesda, MD 301-760-7228
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