Hand Stitching Books

Realistic embroidery that soars out of the hoop! Embroidery reaches a new level of splendor with Megan Zaniewski's stumpwork embroidery techniques. In this book of nature-inspired pieces and projects, you...

Weekend Makes: Hoop Embroidery Art features 25 beautifully stitched embroideries that are mounted and hung in an embroidery hoop. Inexpensive and quick to make, these small pieces are perfect for using up remnants of fabric...

Join a fun and festive celebration of the season with this varied collection from well-known Australian designer Anni Downs of Hatched and Patched. You'll enjoy charming patchwork projects that feature...

Yoko Saito, a prominent quilt artist in Japan, is known for her exquisite designs and ingenious use of "taupe color." In Strolling Along Paths of Green, Ms. Saito finds beauty in...

Sashiko, the traditional Japanese technique of needlework quilting, uses simple running stitch to create beautifully decorative patterns ideal for patchwork, quilting and embroidery. Sashiko (pronounced shash-ko) means 'little pierce' and...

Slow down and experience the therapeutic benefits of slow stitching with these 12 charming embroidery projects for absolute beginners and beyond! Written by popular fiber art designer and author Celeste...

For fun, festive holiday décor and homemade gifts, look no further than Handmade Holiday: Festive Embroidery Patterns and Techniques for Christmas Crafting! With this book of lovely Christmas embroidery scenes, designed...

Another great reference guide, Hand Embroidery Stitches at-a-glance features complete step-by-step how-to instructions for 30 favorite embroidery stitches such as backstitch, blanket/buttonhole stitch, chain stitch, feather stitch, fly stitch, French...

Frolic through fields of flowers as you take your embroidery skills to the next level! Lovely Little Embroideries is an inspirational guide to creating 19 stunning, small, and easy embroidery hoops,...

Brian Haggard’s back…with a rich compendium bursting with hundreds of embroidery designs for quilting, wearables, gifts, and more. Full-size patterns (reduce or enlarge as needed for any project) for elegant...

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...

  The Sewing Room Sampler Quilt combines two of Yoko Saito’s favorites: blocks featuring traditional quilting motifs, such as stars and houses, plus one of-a-kind sewing-themed applique designs. You can use the...

Create with your stash, both old and new! Put all stashed, hoarded, and handed down bits and pieces to creative use! Popular author Christen Brown walks readers through innovative uses...

  This book offers 64 sweet little embroidery designs, one wall-hanging pattern, and three pincushion patterns.   Each design is about 1 1/2" - 1 3/4". They all fit beautifully in...

Beautify with butterflies! Appliqué and embroidery designs for nature lovers Let your creativity take flight with a rainbow of embroidered butterflies! Internationally recognized teacher Catherine Redford shares her passion for...