As you know, embroidery is my passion, and I love DIY and exploring different mixed-media techniques. Here are some of my favourite books. I have purchased several of them in hard copy and you use them for inspiration when you start new projects.
Here are some of my favourite books, organized by different categories:
- Stumpwork Embroidery Books
- Flower Embroidery Books
- Haute Couture Embroidery or Luneville Embroidery Books
- Embroidery on Paper Books
- Sashiko Embroidery Books
Stumpwork Embroidery Books
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Stumpwork Embroidery & Thread Painting: Stitch 3-D Nature Motifs
- Realistic embroidery that soars out of the hoop!Embroidery reaches a new level of splendour with Megan Zaniewski’s stumpwork embroidery techniques
- In this book of nature-inspired pieces and projects, you will learn the essentials of thread painting, creating 3D elements that make your embroidery leap off of the fabric, and finishing techniques that allow your final project to shine
- Stitch adorable, fuzzy creatures, intricately beautiful insects, and lively botanicals
Stumpwork Embroidery: Basic Stumpwork Embroidery Patterns To Try: How to Make Stumpwork Patterns
- If you’re ever curious about stumpwork embroidery, but don’t know where to start, we’ve got just the tutorial for you! Our easy-to-follow instructions will have you stitching away like a pro in no time
- So why not give stumpwork embroidery a try? You won’t regret it!If you’re looking for a new and exciting way to decorate your fabric, then you should definitely try stumpwork embroidery
- This craft is incredibly fun, and it can be used to create a wide variety of designs
- Plus, it’s a great way to learn new embroidery stitches and techniques
Stumpwork Embroidery: Techniques, projects and pure inspiration
- Containing Kay and Michael Dennis’s Beginner’s Guide to Stumpwork, Stumpwork Seasons and Stumpwork Figures, this comprehensive bind-up is the essential guide to the art of stumpwork
- The inspiring projects, clear step-by-step photography and expert instruction ensure that crafters of all abilities can create wonderful stumpwork and needlelace pieces with ease
Flower Embroidery Books
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The Kew Book of Embroidered Flowers (Folder edition): 11 inspiring projects with reusable iron-on transfers (Kew Books)
- This sumptuous and inspiring book, written by needlework expert Trish Burr and created in association with The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is a stunning, contemporary guide to embroidering flowers
- All the reusable iron-on transfers needed are kept safely together with the book in an attractive hardback folder
- Focusing mainly on long-and-short stitch and Trish’s delicate, considered use of silk shading, the book contains all the clearly-illustrated stitches needed, and gives thorough advice on preparation and choosing fabrics and threads – including a handy thread conversion chart
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Modern Embroidery: A Book of Stitches to Unleash Creativity (Needlework Guide, Craft Gift, Embroider Flowers)
- Make Your Embroidery Pop with 3-D Techniques“A well-written book that will continue to expand embroidery collections and encourage creativity along the way
- ” —Sarah Sieg, Library Journal #1 New Release in EmbroideryFollow author and needlework artist Rachael Dobbins as she teaches you how to embroider flowers, portraits, and other 3-D patterns that make your art pop—literally
- Using a combination of traditional and unconventional stitching and macramé techniques, Modern Embroidery takes traditional embroidery design to the next level while truly encouraging readers to think outside the box
- How to embroider flowers, portraits, and more—like an artist
- Embroidery doesn’t have to be flat or about perfection
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Foolproof Freeform Embroidery: Exploring Your Creativity with Fabric, Threads & Stitches
- Your guide to crafting embroidery masterpieces! Embark on an embroidery adventure with Jennifer as your mentor, igniting your own creative process
- Discover Jennifer’s organic approach, inspiring you to forge your path in embroidery
- This book unravels everything from daily neural challenges to unconventional backgrounds, “auditioning” threads to create a unique colour palette, and blending traditional stitches with a modern flair
- Watch as common stitches morph into extraordinary treasures
- Go on a journey through the stages of crafting unique embroidery, breaking free from conventions, and embracing joyous experimentation
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Foolproof Flower Embroidery: 80 stitches & 400 combinations in a variety of fibers; Add texture, color & sparkle to your organic garden
- Stitch your very own garden with step-by-step illustrated instructions for over 80 embroidery stitches and 400 stitch combinations! Explore your stitching versatility with this comprehensive guide by learning to use any thread and embroidery stitch you desire! From textured stems and leaves to colourful bunches of flowers – your end result will look and feel like a true artistic and organic garden
Haute Couture Embroidery or Luneville Embroidery Books
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Fashion Embroidery: Embroidery Techniques and Inspiration for Haute-Couture Clothing
- This practical step-by-step guide to haute couture embroidery covers everything from machine and hand stitching, to…
- Whether you are interested in adding monogrammed initials to your favourite bathrobe, stitching a flower on your…
- In this beautifully illustrated book, Jessica Pile, the Production Director at Hand & Lock embroidery, explores the…
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Maison Lesage: Haute Couture Embroidery
- The most famous embroidery house in the world, Maison Lesage has collaborated with the greatest names in the history of fashion, from Madeleine Vionnet, Elsa Schiaparelli, Cristóbal Balenciaga and Christian Dior to Yves Saint Laurent, Hubert de Givenchy and, of course, Chanel, which counts Lesage as one of its Métiers d’Art ateliers
- Illustrated with specially commissioned photography of Maison Lesage’s historic creations and illuminated with texts by Patrick Mauriès, Maison Lesage is both a tribute to exceptional craftsmanship and a journey through 100 years of fashion at its most sumptuous and inventive
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Creating Couture Embellishment
- The finishing touches applied to a garment can take it from the realms of the ordinary to the heights of luxury
- Creating Couture Embellishment offers a step-by-step guide to manipulating fabric and making and applying a rich variety of embellishments
- Chapters cover fabric-manipulation techniques of pleating, quilting, tucking, ruffling, shirring and smocking, as well as the fabrication and application of feathers, beading, embroidery, flowers, decorative ribbons and bows, bias bindings and piping, fringe, braids and passementerie
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Tambour Beading: Techniques and Projects
- Tambour Beading is an in-depth guide to basic and more complex tambour techniques
- It begins with the tambour chain stitch and then explains how to apply beads and sequins with the tambour hook
- With over one thousand sumptuous illustrations and clear thorough instructions, this practical book is an essential companion for beginners and an inspiration for more experienced embroiderers
- Advice on how to choose the best materials, how to tension your fabric and how to get started
- Three practice projects combine into one design to help you master the tambour chain stitch and apply beads and sequins
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Couture Sewing: Making Designer Trims
- You have spent weeks creating a couture, Chanel-inspired suit: selecting fabric, measuring, cutting, basting, sewing, finessing each element so that it would make the master herself proud
- To finish it off, you need a masterfully matched, expertly attached designer trim
- Once again, couture sewing expert Claire Shaeffer is here to teach you how
Embroidery on Paper Books
Embroidery on Paper (Design Originals Can Do Crafts, # 5117)
- Elegant Scrapbook pages and cards with a needle and thread by Erica Fortgens
- Embroidery on Paper is easy as 1-2-3
- Techniques include Embroidery, Repousse, Rubber Stamping, Tea-Bag Folding and Embossing – something for everyone!
Embroidery on Paper for Every Occasion
- Embroidery on paper is a very sophisticated and easy way of making greetingcards for all occasions
- The technique is simple and not many materials are needed: just a piercing tool, needle and thread and you can start making beautiful cards everyone will love
- This book contains all the patterns on actual size for all occasions: Christmas, birth, marriage, birthday, and many more
Basics of Embroidery on Paper
- This book will tell you everything about Embroidery on Paper
- It contains patterns for seasonal cards, wedding, baby, anniversary, abstract designs, flowers and more
- All totalled over 160 patterns
- A wonderful way to expand the beautiful art of embroidery
- The concept and techniques are not difficult
Japanese Paper Embroidery
- Embroidery on paper is a traditional and well-loved craft, here artfully translated into beautiful and understated Japanese designs by Atsumi, Minako…
- These three talented Japanese crafters have created a range of delightful paper projects that are modern, stylish and fun to make
- Each project is accompanied by a full-size template and notes on how to embroider the design, and there are clear and detailed instructions on the…
Embroidery on Paper for Cardmakers
- Annie Heesakkers is an experienced embroiderer and has been embroidering her own greetings cards for several years
- She and Nico now design templates of their own, and they have a host of fans all over the world
- Here they combine their latest designs with decoupage techniques to create cards based on stylish floral and abstract designs
- Embroidery patterns are included for all of the cards, along with detailed, easy-to-follow instructions and lists of the materials you need
Sashiko Embroidery Books
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The Ultimate Sashiko Sourcebook: Patterns, Projects and Inspirations
- Dive into the mesmerizing world of this traditional Japanese stitching technique and create timeless art
- Discover the enchanting world of Sashiko
- Explore the rich history, intricate patterns, and essential techniques to create this unique style
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Simply Sashiko: Classic Japanese Embroidery Made Easy (with 36 Actual Size Templates)
- Sashiko: the needlework form of both decorative and functional embroidery developed in Japan many centuries ago
- With just four key materials needed-needle, thread, thimble and fabric-Sashiko stitches have long been a favorite for quilting and embroidery
- Today, the style is popular in the visible mending movement because of its simplicity, efficiency and aesthetic appeal