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The Left-Handed Embroiderer's Companion
by Yvette Stanton

Publisher: Vetty Creations
Edition: Paperback

ISBN: 9780975767733

Are you frustrated by right-handed embroidery instructions and having to mentally flip them, use a mirror, or substitute right for left and vice versa? Be frustrated no more! Written by a left-hander, this stitch dictionary shows you the LEFT way to do embroidery. Written in Yvette Stanton's clear, step-by-step style, this book will be your constant embroidery companion as it shows how to do over 170 stitches comfortably and sensibly, for you as a left-hander. Surface stitches and counted thread stitches are carefully explained, with many helpful diagrams and photos. Right-handed teachers will appreciate the right-handed diagrams showing the difference between what they and their left-handed students do.

Price: £19.99

Stitch Magic
by Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn

Publisher Batsford
Edition Paperback

Stitch Magic is an animated celebration of the magic of hand stitching by two internationally renowned embroiderers. Using the wide range of fabrics, threads and materials now available, Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn give aspiring and knowledgeable embroiderers alike the inspiration to experiment with the basic hand stitches to create infinite stitch interpretations.
Price: £15.99

The Embroidery Stitch Bible
by Betty Barnden

Publisher Search Press
Edition Hardback

A comprehensive reference to more than 200 embroidery stitches, The Embroidery Stitch Bible will inform and inspire any embroider wishing to improve their technique and interpret ideas and designs creatively.
Price: £15.99

A-Z of Embroidery Stitches
by Various

Publisher Country Bumpkin Publications
Edition Spiral Bound

The A-Z of Embroidery Stitches is presented to you by the publishers of Inspirations, the world's most beautiful and successful embroidery magazine. Follow the superb step-by-step stitch photographs accompanied by easy instructions, and learn everything you ever wanted to know about ribbon stitches, wool embroidery, bullions, shadow work, cross stitch and much, much, more.
Price: £14.99

A-Z of Embroidery Stitches 2
by Various

Publisher Country Bumpkin Publications
Edition Spiral bound

Showcasing 151 new stitches in the popular step-by-step, colour photographic style that A-Z fans have come to know and love, this encyclopedia of stitches is the ultimate guide for any serious embroiderer. Designed to challenge those who have mastered the basics, the A-Z of Embroidery Stitches 2 will ignite your enthusiasm and provide you with an enriched knowledge of this timeless art. Following the success of the original A-Z of Embroidery Stitches, this second volume is an all new resource eagerly awaited by avid needle crafters around the world.It features 150 new stitches all presented in the popular step-by-step, colour photographic style that is the trademark of the A-Z series.
Price: £14.99

The Encyclopedia of Stitches
Edited by Karen Hemingway

Publisher New Holland
Edition Paperback

A hardworking reference as well as an inspiring project book, this is an essential guide for embroiderers at all levels. Close-up photographs are accompanied by clear diagrams and explanations of how to work the stitches. For each type of embroidery, details are given on suitable fabrics, threads and needles. This book is a fabulous sourcebook of projects.
Price: £9.99

Stitches: New Approaches
by Jan Beaney

Publisher Batsford
Edition Paperback

This book shows how anyone with a sewing machine can experiment with stitched patterns to create innovative embroideries. The book presents new ways of adapting stitch patterns on a variety of different fabrics and combining them with a range of techniques – hand-stitching, free machine embroidery, quilting, applique and beads. Swinging stitches, patterns and ribbons, stitching and slashing, quilting with patterns, machine-wrapped cords, stuffed ribbon braids and larger motifs are just some of the ideas included in this colourful book.
Price: £12.99

The Constance Howard Book of Stitches
by Constance Howard

Publisher Batsford
Edition Paperback

Embroidery legend Constance Howard brings her formidable knowledge of embroidery together with a creative and innovative approach to stitch. Demonstrating how spectacular textures, patterns and effects can be achieved in a few simple steps, this comprehensive guide encourages embroiderers to use stitch to its full potential, experiment with their own ideas and, above all, enjoy using stitch.
Price: £12.99

Needlepoint Stitches
by Susan Higginson

Publisher Search Press
Edition Paperback

This handy reference guide will help with every aspect of needlepoint, including choosing needle sizes, suitable threads, frames and hoops; starting and ending threads, and a useful section on how to design your own pieces.Every stitch is accompanied by both step-by-step photographs and clear diagrams, making this an invaluable reference point for more than fifty invaluable stitches.
Price: £9.99

Bead and Sequin Embroidery Stitches
by Stanley Levy

Publisher GMC
Edition Paperback

This comprehensive guide will appeal to the home and professional dressmaker, as well as anyone interested in creative embroidery. Illustrated in full colour throughout with helpful diagrams and sumptuous photographs, the book progresses from the fundamentals – such as right and wrong sides of sequins and basic stitches and their applications – to more advanced techniques such as making fringes, tassels and motifs.
Price: £12.95

The New Anchor Book of Freestyle Embroidery Stitches
by Joan Gordon

Publisher David & Charles
Edition Paperback

The decorative and creative possibilities of freestyle embroidery are explored to the fullest in this indispensable book. Starting by covering basic techniques such a selecting fabrics and threads, transferring an embroidery design to fabric, and working with a hoop or frame, it goes on to explain 48 stitches in step-by-step detail.
Price: £6.99

The New Anchor Book of Pulled Thread Embroidery Stitches
by Christine Wilkins

Publisher David & Charles
Edition Paperback

Pulled thread is a type of openwork embroidery where the threads of the fabric are pulled back tautly to make decorative holes. This book introduces 27 stitches that can be worked in this way. In addition a further 18 counted stitches are featured that can be used to complement the pulled thread work. All stitches are explained in step-by-step detail.
Price: £6.99

The New Anchor Book of Crewelwork Embroidery Stitches
by Philippa Turnbull

Publisher David & Charles
Edition Paperback

Crewelwork is one of the oldest embroidery techniques, but it is as popular today as it has ever been. Historically worked in soft wools on twilled linens, today's embroiderer is discovering just how successfully the techniques can be applied to stranded cotton threads and a wider variety of fabrics.
Price: £6.99

The New Anchor Book of Hardanger Embroidery Stitches
by Sue Whiting

Publisher David & Charles
Edition Paperback

This essential guide covers materials and equipment, perfecting the Hardanger basics, and a range of decorative stitches worked step-by-step including lace stitch fillings and wheel patterns.
Price: £6.99

The New Anchor Book of Blackwork Embroidery Stitches
by Jill Cater Nixon

Publisher David & Charles
Edition Paperback

Blackwork is a counted thread embroidery technique in which repetitive patterns are used to fill outlined areas. This book covers the materials and equipment needed, the essential stitches, and outlines in step-by-step detail the working of 49 infill patterns. It is sure to become an indispensable reference for stitchers.
Price: £6.99

Three-Dimensional Embroidery Stitches
by Pat Trott

Publisher Search Press
Edition Paperback

Discover how to bring your embroideries to life with Pat Trott's original and vibrant guide, which shows how to create many different raised stitches.
Price: £8.95

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