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1	Doodle-Stitching: Fresh & Fun Embroidery for Beginners more books like this by Aimee Ray add to wishlist Asian-inspired lampshades embellished with flying fish. Canvas sneakers decorated with pink and white swirls. A pretty pillow adorned with a sleeping bunny. All it takes to create these appealing projects - or add charming embroidered touches in no time at all - are a few simple stitches, some easy techniques and the nearly 30 projects in this ... see all copies from $8.09! new only from $8.09! \| SVS
2	The Needlepoint Book: A Complete Update of the Classic Guide more books like this by Jo Ippolito Christensen add to wishlist A comprehensive guide for needlepointers at every level, written by an experienced teacher. It includes instructions on such topics as transferring designs, and selecting colours for professional-looking finishes. There is also up-to-date information on the latest materials, yarns and fibres. see all copies from $3.50! new only from $9.48! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Elegant Stitches: An Illustrated Stitch Guide & Source Book of Inspiration more books like this by Judith Baker Montano, Barbara Konzak-Kuhn (Editor), Micaela Carr (Illustrator) add to wishlist Helps readers learn about silk ribbon stitches, crazy-quilt stitches, composite stitches, and left-handed stitches. see all copies from $7.49! new only from $12.00! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Freestyle Machine Embroidery: Techniques and Inspiration for Fiber Art more books like this by Carol Shinn add to wishlist Explore the possibilities of freestyle machine embroidery and its application for quilting and fiber art with this technique and inspiration guide for all skill levels. "Freestyle Machine Embroidery" reviews all the basic methods and stitches for each technique, with step-by-step photographs and illustrations from start to finish. Expand your ... see all copies from $16.87! new only from $16.87! \| SVS
5	Miller's: Samplers: How to Compare & Value more books like this by Stephen Huber, Carol Huber add to wishlist Schoolgirl samplers and pictorial needlework are among the most sought-after textile collectables. This informative and colourful volume serves as a guide to developing an appraiser's eye and a connoisseur's knowledge. The authors share the secrets of professional appraisers as they show how to assess value in a sampler using a compare-and ... see all copies from $14.20! new only from $16.65! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Embroidery Machine Essentials more books like this by Jeanine Twigg, Twigg Jeanine add to wishlist Frustrated by the lack of information in your embroidery machine's instruction manual? This book will help you learn how to use your embroidery machine to its fullest potential. From choosing threads to knowing which stabilizer to pair with your fabric, you will find helpful tips and techniques for producing creative designs. Learn to successfully ... see all copies from $16.00! new only from $20.55! \| SVS
7	Authentic American Indian Beadwork and How to Do It: With 50 Charts for Bead Weaving and 21 Full-Size Patterns for Applique more books like this by Pamela Stanley-Millner add to wishlist Start-to-finish guide enables even beginners to create beautiful beadwork designs for many craft uses. see all copies from $2.32! new only from $2.45! \| first editions \| SVS
8	The Temari Book: Techniques & Patterns for Making Japanese Thread Balls more books like this by Anna Diamond add to wishlist This work provides a complete guide to the Japanese art of making colourful, embroidered thread balls - used as beautiful decorations and given as traditional gifts. The modern version of the craft involves wrapping polystyrene balls with thread, and then embellishing them with ornate embroidery. It looks complicated, but it isn't! The work offers ... see all copies from $7.89! new only from $18.00! \| first editions
9	The Stitches of Creative Embroidery more books like this by Jacqueline Enthoven add to wishlist This classic book of embroidery stitch instructions shows more than 200 different stitches, many of them endangered ethnic types which have not been in print before. Many countries including France, Spain, India, Mexico, and the Orient are represented. Step-by-step diagrams and photographs of finished articles will inspire even a beginner. see all copies from $2.65! new only from $15.96! \| signed copies \| first editions
10	Glorious Needlepoint more books like this by Kaffe Fassett add to wishlist This guide explores the full potential of needlepoint as an inspirational source. Kaffe's samples come from the natural world - the patterned markings of frogs, butterflies, flowers, shells and stones - the manmade markings of primitive cultures and the world of 20th-century art. The ideas and designs are grouped into chapters on: fruits and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11	Floral Stitches: An Illustrated Guide more books like this by Judith Baker Montano add to wishlist Judith Baker Montano shows the reader how to create floral scenes in thread, ribbon and more. She offers a collection of embroidery stitches, along with her own stitching wisdom and creative design ideas, for hand-worked pieces to enhance the home, clothing and special gifts. see all copies from $8.17! new only from $16.28! \| SVS
12 view cover	Ribbon Basics: All the Stitches & Techniques of Silk Ribbon Work & Embroidery more books like this by Mary Jo Hiney, Joy Anckner add to wishlist " Create 26 completely different projects, one for each letter of the alphabet...a do-it-yourself introduction to a simple craft." -- "Booklist." " Colorful and full of creative ideas...an ingenious presentation of silk ribbon stitches and projects...a vitual encyclopedia of ribbon work....With this invaluable resource, even the beginner will be ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.95!
13 view cover	Irresistible Embroidered Bags more books like this by Marian Carpenter (Editor), Heather Moody (Editor), Kathleen Barac (Illustrator) add to wishlist Did you know that the average woman owns at least three handbags or purses? Bags and purses are more than accessories; many times they reflect the attitude and spirit of the owner. This follow-up to the original Embroidered Bags & Purses provides embroiderers with 17 different projects to showcase their talent and character. Using stumpwork, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
14 view cover	Embroidery Machine Essentials - Basic Techniques: Jeanine Twigg's Companion Project Series #1 more books like this by Jeanine Twigg add to wishlist Thousands have embraced Embroidery Machine Essentials as the must-have resource for successful machine embroidery. Now, Jeanine Twigg's new Companion Project Series builds on the success of her original book. Each companion book contains 48 pages filled with creative embroidery machine techniques, 20 easy-to-stitch projects and a CD with 20 ... see all copies from $9.98! new only from $11.68! \| SVS
15 view cover	An Encyclopedia of Crazy Quilt Stitches and Motifs more books like this by Linda Causee (Editor), Drg Publishing add to wishlist 90 Crazy Quilt Stitches are illustrated with how-to instructions. In addition to these amazing stitches, you will find ribbon motifs that are perfect for adding dimension to your crazy patchwork. see all copies from $10.54! new only from $10.54!
16 view cover	Victorian Needlepoint more books like this by Beth Russell add to wishlist This book presents 25 needlepoint projects b ased on the designs of William Morris and his contemporaries in the Arts & Crafts Movement. Each design is carefully cha rted and accompanied by detailed step-by-step instructions. ' see all copies from $2.49! new only from $14.40! \| first editions
17 view cover	Sampler motif book more books like this by Brenda Keyes add to wishlist This collection of embroidered motifs, borders and alphabets, gathered from antique samplers the world over, comes in the form of 50 projects for cross-stitchers of all abilities. Subjects include flowers, trees, animals, people and houses, and there are charts and photographs for reference. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.81! \| first editions
18 view cover	Getting Started in Punch Needle: 22 Embroidery Motifs for Fashion and Home Decor Accents or to Make a Miniature Quilt more books like this by Becky Johnston (Editor) add to wishlist Miniature punch needle embroidery, an appealing art form rich in colour and texture, is enjoying widespread renewal. To get started, all one needs is an inexpensive embroidery hoop, a piece of weaver's cloth and this inspiring new book "Getting Started in Punch Needle." Beginning with punch needle basics, the book teaches the fundamentals needed ... see all copies from $4.86! new only from $6.75! \| SVS
19 view cover	Embroidery: Techniques & Patterns more books like this by Marie-Noelle Bayard add to wishlist More than 100 stitches, organized by type and illustrated in close-up colour photographs, plus a host of patterns and techniques, make this the ultimate luxurious reference for embroiderers. At 256 pages, it's comprehensive and a superb value, filled with ideas for creating a variety of looks, highlights, and ornamental elements. In detail, it ... see all copies from $4.70! new only from $8.61! \| SVS
20 view cover	Paper, Metal & Stitch: Creating Surfaces with Color and Texture more books like this by Maggie Grey, Jane Wild add to wishlist This timely project guide concentrates on two of the key materials being newly incorporated into textiles and fiber arts-- paper and metal. Both media are covered in separate sections that describe the unique properties of each, as well as textural methods, adding color, and embellishing with stitches. Paper can be molded, formed, cut, torn, ... see all copies from $27.83! new only from $27.83!
21 view cover	Digitizing Made Easy: Create Custom Embroidery Designs Like a Pro more books like this by John Deer add to wishlist "Digitizing Made Easy" is for every embroidery machine user and commercial machine embroiderer looking to better understand and utilise digitising software. The author's time-tested methods, demonstrated in 250 step-by-step colour photographs, will help readers to identify the tools of modern digitising, and the best processes with which to use ... see all copies from $21.77! new only from $21.77! \| SVS
22 view cover	Applique Inside the Lines: 12 Quilt Projects to Embroider & Applique more books like this by Carol Armstrong add to wishlist Remember the joys of a new colouring book and a big box of crayons? In this guide, quilting designer and instructor Carol Armstrong shows how to use embroidery to outline a quilting design, then fill in the shapes with colour applique. The 12 projects depict traditional favourites like flowers, fruit, hearts, stars, butterflies, and even fish. ... see all copies from $2.01! new only from $8.43!
23	Birds and Beasts in Needlepoint more books like this by Hugh Ehrman, Elizabeth Benn add to wishlist From top American and British needlecraft designers, here are more than 25 beautifully colored patterns in needlepoint and crewel that present a glorious range of contemporary and traditional animal motifs. Four-color photographs. see all copies from $5.19! new only from $99.00! \| first editions
24 view cover	The Embroiderer's Handbook: The Essential Step-By-Step Guide to Creative Stitches and Versatile Techniques more books like this by Margie Bauer add to wishlist Alongside the stitches are practical hints on using different threads and fabrics, tried and tested tips for the beginner and gorgeous projects using and combining the stitches described in the book. Common problems are solved and suggestions given on choosing and storing equipment, starting and finishing and the use of hoops and frames. More ... see all copies from $13.06! new only from $18.75! \| SVS
25	America's Best Cross-Stitch more books like this by Better Homes and Gardens add to wishlist Filled with full-color photos and illustrations, this volume contains more designs, and more projects for less money. Contains a variety of ne edlework techniques. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS

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	The Art of Silk Ribbon Embroidery by Judith Montano, Louise O Townsend (Editor) see all from $1.99! new only from $47.05!
	The Crazy Quilt Handbook by Judith Montano see all from $1.99! new only from $10.99!
	Beth Russell's Traditional Needlepoint by Beth Russell see all from $1.99! new only from $28.35!
	American Indian Beadwork by W Ben Hunt, J F Fbuckk Burshears see all from $1.99! new only from $8.40!
	Traditional Samplers: 20 Cross Stitch Designs Celebrating the Art of Sampler-Making by Brenda Keyes see all from $18.00! new only from $18.00!
	Jill Gordon's Needlepoint: Glorious Tapestry Designs by Jill Gordon, Kaffe Fassett see all from $8.45! new only from $66.95!