Needlework

The New Anchor Book of Crewelwork - $17.00
Techniques and designs. The perfect introduction to crewelwork embroidery. 49 stitches clearly explained with step-by-step working diagrams. 16 designs with easy to trace templates and color photographs. 64pp. Pb.

The New Anchor Book of Hardanger - $17.00
Techniques and designs. The perfect introduction to hardanger embroidery. 40 stitches clearly explained with step-by-step working diagrams. Over 35 designs with easy to read charts and color photographs. 64pp. Pb.

Antique Needlework Tools - $96.00
Nerylla Taunton. This book, with over 400 colour and almost 100 black and white illustrations, is the result of years of research. It is the first published history of the tools and accessories used by needlewomen in Holland, from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century, describing how they were used and also who would have used them. Many of these tools were beautifully made by craftsmen from precious metals, treasured by their owners and handed down through generations. Others were very simply crafted out of wood, individually carved and decorated by the artisan. Thimble collectors will be delighted with the abundance of illustrations of thimbles, from those simply made of brass, to gold ones decorated with gemstones. Collectors of other sewing tools will welcome the inclusion of chapters on sewing sets, chatelaines, scissors, needle cases, pin-cushions, tape measures, thread holders and winders, tambour tools and knitting accessories. 216pp. Hb.

Backyard Beauties: Counted Cross-stitch - $7.00
Designed by Dynn Allaire. Counted cross stitch chart & instructions for an adorable collection of small birds. 10pp. Pb.

Beautiful Bargello - $39.00
Joyce Petschek. The author traces the history and legends surrounding this technique and presents references for the various terms used to describe this needlework style (bargello, Florentine embroidery, and Hungarian Point embroidery). The patterns are traditional in design but additional touches, such as beads in some designs and applications such as lamp shades and hat brims, are contemporary additions to the usual pillows and footstool covers. While there is no formal color theory covered, the lush photographs and the text take the reader on a mental journey through the author's vision of color and its relation to interior decor. Hb.

Beginners Guide to Goldwork - $24.00
Ruth Chamberlin. Ruth Chamberlin's exquisite work is an inspiration in this lavishly illustrated practical guide to embroidering with gold threads. With all of the techniques needed to produce Ruth's beautiful designs explained in clear, step-by-step photographs, this superb book will appeal to both beginners and experienced embroiderers alike. The beauty of goldwork lies in the way it reflects the light when threads and stitches are worked into a design in different ways. The texture, the tones and the shapes all combine to create rich, wonderful embroideries that are a joy to behold. Ruth explains all about the materials, the stitches, how to transfer designs, raise surfaces and much more. Diagrams, patterns and detailed step-by-step photographs illustrate each stage and include superb finished pieces which will appeal to all embroiderers, whatever their skill level. 64pp. Pb.

Celtic Animal Charted Designs - $9.00
Ina Kliffen. Forty-three carefully designed color-coded charts depict bizarre mythical creatures that abound in Celtic art. Complete instructions and easy-to-follow diagrams enable even beginning needlecrafters to create a menagerie of fabulous fauna that will embellish clothing, linens and other domestic items. 48pp. Pb.

Embroidered Knot Gardens - $43.00
Owen Davies & Gill Holdsworth. Using three dimensional stumpwork, canvaswork and ribbonwork. 128pp. Hb.

Here Be Drolleries - $45.00
Nancy Spies. With over 400 new patterns based on medieval motifs, Here Be Drolleries, a follow-up volume to Here be Wyverns, will provide anyone who can work from a graph -- needleworker, knitter, weaver, beader, quilter, etc. -- with another exciting collection of designs to work with. There are new alphabets,enchanting birds and animals, amusing drolleries, and a wide variety of borders and other intriguing subjects. 194pp. Sb.

Here Be Wyverns - $45.00
Nancy Spies. This is a charted needlework design treasure trove of charts. Divided into groupings like animals, birds, architecture, people, and all-over patterns and borders, each section is full of charts drawn by the author from medieval sources. The patterns and borders sections are especially useful for its depictions of the key element of the repeat patterns. 192pp, Sb.

Lagartera Embroidery and Stitches From Spain - $28.00
Milner Craft Series. Since there has not been a book published in almost 40 years on this simple technique that originated in the Lagartera region of Spain, it will be a welcome addition to any stitchers library. It is worked on evenweave linen using primarily double running stitch (later known as Holbein stitch) and satin stitch blocks. With a few additional stitches, the book presents twenty-one designs that capitalize on the bright colors and geometric motifs characteristic of this peasant embroidery. Color throughout, easy-to-read charts. Stitch diagrams are exceptionally clear. 87pp. Pb.

Madonna Tempi: Counted Cross-stitch - $7.00
Designed by Stoyanka Ivanova. Counted cross stitch chart & instructions for a classic painting of Madonna and Child. 10pp. Pb.

Making Miniature Chinese Rugs & Carpets - $32.00
Carol Phillipson. There is a wonderful variety of ornate Oriental designs in this book of Chinese rug patterns. These being miniature, the largest one is about 5x7". Albeit small, the rugs are nothing short of spectacular in their design and use of color. There is a full page, color photograph of each finished rug as well as a full page, color chart of the design. A handy conversion chart in the back makes it possible to work the rugs in your choice of wool, cotton, or silk threads. Any of these patterns would make a lovely, rewarding project. 93pp. Pb.

Renaissance Patterns for Lace, Embroidery & Needlepoint - $15.00
Frederico Vinciolo. Superb reproduction of most popular 16th-century lace design book by Queen of France's favorite patterner. Contains all of the nearly 100 original patterns for point coupe, reticella and guipure; the second part describes square netting and embroidery on cloth. 83 full-page plates. 93pp. Pb.

Stumpwork Medieval Flora - $55.00
Jane Nicholas. Examples of medieval stumpwork - the art of embroidering using raised, 3-D embellishments - can be found in museums and galleries throughout Europe. Considered among the most intricate and lovely of embroidery styles, it requires a delicate touch. Now the secrets of stumpwork are revealed through eight beautiful floral projects, all inspired by the 16th century illuminated Book of Hours created by Jean Bourdichon for Anne of Brittany. The embroideries include "Corncockle and Dragonfly," "Snowdrop and Cranefly," and the lovely "Venus’ Looking Glass and Bumble-bee." In addition to instructions for every technique, this fully-illustrated book also provides tracing patterns and a comprehensive stitch glossary. 288pp. Hb.

Tudor Treasures To Embroider - $19.00
Pamela Warner. Even today, Tudor designs inspire fashion wherever people desire elegance and practicality. Bring these stylistic elements to 11 basic projects — with many variations — for home décor and personal accessories. Beautifully photographed finished projects combine with illustrated stitch patterns, captioned instructions, and shortcut diagrams to lead you through each step to a completed work. 192pp. Pb.