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For Heirloom sewing, embroidery, history, patterns, quilts, dolls, etc.
These are my suggestions for further reading.
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Knitting Books...a page all to themselves. I love to knit!!
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Sewing for Babies Whitework/Lace/Irish Crochet Needlework Mysteries and Novels Iron-On Transfers General Sewing Patterns and Vintage Costumes Embroidery History of Embroidery Costumes Dollmaking Teddy Bears Designs Celtic Designs Bobbin Lace
Free Stuff for Stitchers on the Internet; Judy Heim, et al; PaperbackFree Stuff for Quilters on the Internet; Judy Heim, Gloria Hansen; Paperback
Free Stuff for Crafty Kids on the Internet; Judy Heim, Gloria Hansen; Paperback
Free Stuff for Sewing Fanatics on the Internet by Judy Heim. I love this book.
Blaxland, Kathleen. Creative Clothing & Accessories for Children. Outfit your kids or grandkids in elegant clothes and timeless costumes without spending big bucks. With a bit of previous sewing experience and some time and patience, this book will help you transform velvets, satins, taffetas, and tulle into party frocks, wedding outfits, and fancy dress costumes. Enlargeable gridded patterns are presented for all 12 designs, along with step-by-step instructions and a photo of each completed garment. --Amy Handy
Jaffe, Hilda. Childrenswear Design. This book is a basic instruction in the construction of childrenswear. It includes infant layette, boyswear, girlswear, how to find trims,& how to drape basic bodies to make a sloper. It gives directions on how to flat pattern jackets, pajamas, sleepers, skirts, pants and hoods.
Lipson, Michelle. The Fantastic Costumes Book. A treasury of patterns, instructions, and ideas, this ingenious book is as varied as the children's own fantasies. Featuring costumes ranging from a Cockroach to the Gingerbread Man's Revenge to storybook characters like Merlin the Magician and the Dragonslayer, the book also includes safety information, a materials resource, and "recipes" for nontoxic makeup. Fully illustrated.
MacPhail, Anne. The Well Dressed Child This book presents a nostalgic look at baby and children's wear from the Victorian Era to the first half of the 20th century. It chronicles the changes in children's fashions over the decades and centuries, from the popularity of tartans and plaids in the 1880s, to Knickerbocker suits and box pleated tunics, introduced by the Victorians, to the ever popular and enduring sailor suit. Over 300 stunning, full color photographs showcase the many wonderful and unusual examples of vintage and antique children's clothing, along with detailed descriptions and pricing. From exquisite christening gowns made of cotton and silk, with beautiful embroidery and lace trimmings, to the poignancy of a baby's mourning outfit, this book is delightful and informative in its photography and historic content. It is a must have for anyone interested in the field of fashion and vintage clothing, as well as antiques and collectibles.
I love my copy! It's all photos, very little text. Very little. Enchanting and elegant. For book lovers.
Moxley, Juliet. Fabulous, Fun Costumes. From surprisingly humble beginnings (a purchased sweat suit, or a simple-to-sew jumpsuit, pattern included) comes a lively menagerie of costumes that will delight young kids. To the basic suits of black, white, or gray (a couple use green), add a simple fake fur tabard or hood of varying design and the occasional extra accessory and you get a turtle, chimpanzee, elephant, butterfly, panda, penguin, skunk, stegosaurus, tarantula, vampire bat, and eight other critters; full directions and patterns are given for each. Perhaps the key ingredient in each costume's success is the well-designed face-painting scheme, for which detailed step-by-step instructions are provided. (Snazaroo is actually a brand of face paint available at craft stores, but any brand will do.) Costume construction is mostly easy (straightforward stitching; sometimes fusible web or fabric glue), and each project includes a kid-friendly sidebar that explains a bit about the animal's behavior and/or eating habits so youngsters can practice acting like their chosen creature and even learn a bit about it. One small quibble: the general instructions say the patterns are intended for ages 6 to 12, but the designs are more likely to appeal to ages 3 to 8; the average 10-year-old is likely to find them too juvenile. However, the gridded patterns can be enlarged to any desired size, so it shouldn't be a problem to adjust down for the littlest trick-or-treaters. --Amy Handy
Reinhard, Cheryl. Just Like Mommy Easy matching clothes for kids and moms.
Rosen, Selma. Childrens Clothing. Designing, Selecting Fabrics, Patternmaking, and Sewing.
QUILTING BOOKS ON THE QUILTING PAGE
Kliot, Jules. Singer Instructions for Art Embroidery and Lace Work. (1989 reprint from 1922). Menlo Park, CA. Open Chain Publishing. Wasn't sure where to put this. It's all done on a treadle machine, but the ideas are varied and many for handwork, too. I think it's great and a wonderful source of inspiration. Cording, eyelets, probable every lace you can think of and then some, and the photos are beautiful as well as big enough to trace if you want the patterns. Wish all those threads were available today.
…Stitchery and Needle Lace. From Threads Magazine. (1991) Newtown, CT. Taunton Press.
Schwalm Embroidery by Christine Bishop I love my copy...the photos are wonderful, easy to understand and the projects don't take all that long. Unless you want them to!!
Bradbury, Frances. Antique Lace Patterns.
Bryson, Agnes F. (1989). Ayrshire Needlework. London: B.T. Batsford, Ltd. Indexed, photos of gorgeous historical pieces as well as those done by the author, suppliers, projects, pattern included in the back for embroidering a christening gown front. Great instructions for making seeding/beading stitch, eyelets, laddering, cording, melon seed, satin work...all you need. hardback.
Cave, Oenone. Cut-Work Embroidery and How to Do It.
Collier, Ann. (1997). Lace for Dolls and Dolls' Houses. London: BT Batsford. Now, I've been waiting for something like this to come out. Love the title. But it's all bobbin lace, and no instructions, just lovely photos and patterns all over the place. If I just had a how-to for bobbin lace, I'd be all set. I really want to get started on my doll house. This appeals to me.
Dawson, Barbara. (1987). White Work Embroidery. London: B.T. Batsford, Ltd.
de Dillmont, Therese. Masterpieces of Irish Crochet Lace.
Dew, Jane and Viv Watkins. (1990). Whitework Letts Creative Needlework. London, Charles Letts & Co. Small hardback, indexed, 90+ pages, tassels, some hardanger, clothes made of organdie out of commercial patterns. It's OK.
Diggs, M., Fehd, D., Lawson, N., & Vogt, M. (1988) Lady Evelyn's Needlework Collection. Roswell,GA: Embroidery Research Press, Inc. This book is one I had borrowed from the EGA's library, and loved it. No patterns but those you could glean yourself from the photos. The most lovely and intricate lace and embroidery was made and collected by Lady Evelyn, and this book does justice to it! Lovely ideas.
Dover Publication. Irish Crochet Techniques and Projects
______________. Fine Irish Crochet Lace
______________. Traditional Hardanger Embroidery.
Earnshaw, Pat. A Dictionary of Lace.
___________. The Identification of Lace.
Foley, Tricia. Linens & Lace.
Geisendorff, Darlene. (1997). Traditional Cutwork Made Easy. Huntsville, Al: Albright & Co. [machine made]
Hadley, Sara. (1988). Battenberg and Other Tape Laces. Mineola, NY: Dover Publications. Softcover, Some background knowledge is needed here. Print is very small, but you'll manage if you've ever done any kind of lace work before. Lovely ideas.
Harlow, Eve. Anchor Book of Counted Thread Embroidery Stitches.
Hart, Cynthia. The Love of Lace.
Houck, Carter. (1978). White Work Techniques & 188 Designs. New York: Dover Publications, Inc.
Johnson, Melissa. Irish Crochet: Crocheter's Historical Pattern Series Vol. 2
Kliot, Jules & Kaethe. (1982). Armenian Lace. Berkeley, CA: Lacis. Softcover reprint. Square inserts, round doily motifs, edgings, one page of history, good diagrams for doing the Armenian Needlepoint Knot stitch. A lovely needle made lace.
________________. (1992). Cutwork Hedebo & Broderie Anglaise. Berkeley, CA: Lacis Publications. A reprint of the original articles from the 1910s and 1920s. Photos look like scanned images, done rather poorly, but then again, it is a reprint. The stitches are great, wonderful to learn, but they had their own way of doing things 70 years ago, and I sometimes find them hard to follow. Re-reading usually helps. I would love to master these techniques, and this is a really good place to start.
________________. (1994). The Needle-Made Lace of Reticella. Berkeley, CA: Lacis Publications. Printed sideways, like a calendar, lots of patterns, just trace the diagrams. Instructions aren't too difficult to follow, another reprint, interesting photos of finished garments.
________________. (1989). The Art of Drawn Work Berkeley: Lacis Publications.
________________. (1988, 2nd ed.) Needle Laces Battenberg Point & Reticella. Berkeley CA: Lacis Publications. Stitches are photographed and diagrammed. Patterns are too small to trace, but give great ideas. Love it. Soft cover, 64 pages.
________________. (1980). Irish Crochet Lace. Berkeley, Lacis Publications. Very nice work, reprinted in softcover. Easy to get lost in the patterns, but the small motifs can be sewn onto just about anything.
Kurella, Elizabeth M. Guide to Lace & Linens.
Manchester, Marsha L. Vintage White Linens.
McNeill, Moyra. (1971). Pulled Thread Embroidery. New York: Dover Publications, Inc. This is a smaller, softcover book of 207 pages, plus a catalog of Dover books in the back, not necessarily sewing-related. All the diagrams are photographed, done on canvas so it's very easy to understand. I recommend this one, and it's pretty inexpensive without the discounts. She includes quite a bit of history, how to miter a corner, and picot edgings. This book held lots of surprises for me. I like it.
Mee, Sue. 1900-20: Linen & Lace.
Michler, J. Marsha. Shadow Work Embroidery: With 108 Iron-On Transfer Patterns.
Morrell, Anne. (1995). The Techniques of Indian Embroidery. Interweave Press. Softcover, small amount of history, some photos. I assumed this was a whitework technique, but most of these projects are very colorful. Extensive bibliography.
Nicol, Gloria. (1998). The Linen Cupboard. North Pomfret, VT: Trafalgar Square Publishing.
Niles, Bo. (1990) Living With Lace. New York: Stewart, Tabori & Chang. Luscious photos throughout, small amounts of text. A visual kind of book. Photos are really to help you see what you can do with that old tablecloth (cover an arm chair? not in my house.)
Paine, Sheila. (1989). Chikan Embroidery The Floral Whitework of India. Aylesbury Bucks: Shire Publications, Ltd. A small book of 60 pages, informative about the style of embroidery that was a new one to me. Gorgeous photographs, but all the historical instructions are different from every other book I've ever seen. So if you're looking for a certain answer, keep on looking, then find an expert. I gave up.
Palliser, Bury. History of Lace.
Scofield, Elizabeth. 20th Century Linens and Lace.
Sully, Primrose. (1990). Stunning Stitches. Gordon, NSW: Primrose Sully. Large hardback with most patterns having to be enlarged, lovely wool work, heirloom embroidery and sewing. A nice book.Glossary is 11 words, some I've not heard, from Australian to US. Indexed stitches and techniques.
Swain, Margaret, (1985) Ayrshire and Other Whitework. (Shire Publications Ltd.,) Another small book, (32 pages) but Ooooo! I love it. Lots of gorgeous photos about my favorite technique: whitework. I sure wish there were more of these out there!
Tana, Pradumna & Rosalba (1988). Traditional Chikankari Embroidery Patterns of India. Owings Mills:Stemmer House Publishers, Inc. Over 40 pages of line drawings for designs and one or two for the history of the authors' hunt for Chikan embroidered textiles. No explanations. Very brief. You're expected to know how to do this.
Tashjian, Nouvart. (1982) Armenian Lace. Berkeley, CA: Lacis Publications.
Waldrep, Mary. Irish Crochet Designs and Projects.
Weiss, Rita. Favorite Irish Crochet Designs
220 More Crochet Stitches. Includes Irish Crochet
Crewel World By Monica Ferris A good mystery, though I finally figured it out before it ended. Just before. :)
Framed in Lace A continuation of the background theme, same characters, with a twist. I love hearing about present day people and items. We'll look back and re-read this with pleasure.
A Stitch in Time. When a damaged tapestry is discovered in a
small-town church closet, needleworkers join to stitch together the clues which
lead to a crafty crime.
Her NEWEST!
Unraveled Sleeve.
Jacqueline Tobin: Hidden in Plain View Underground Railroad Quilt Code
Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt by Deborah Hopkinson, James Ransome (Illustrator)Books by Earlene Fowler: The Benni Harper Mystery Series:
Fool's Puzzle Benni Harper debuts.
Irish Chain Probing the death of the San Celina Senior Citizen Prom king, museum curator Benni Harper goes against the wishes of her police chief boyfriend and uncovers the victim's fifty-year-old affiliation with a World War II Japanese blackmailing ring.
Kansas Troubles Benni Harper tale.
Goose in the Pond Benni Harper finds a local storyteller's body in the lake in the fourth mystery of this series. Benni has recently married the handsome Latino police chief; the murder comes just before a storytelling festival she has organized. Further complications include the arrival of assorted, unmatched relatives who stay for dinner and beyond; tensions between rabid environmentalists and locals; and the emotional bumps and whorls of Benni's second marriage.
Dove in the Window A fifth Benni Harper.
Mariner's Compass From Booklist: Ex-cowgirl and California Central Coast resident Benni Harper has inherited the house of Jacob Chandler, a man she never met. Chandler's will requires Benni to live in the house for two weeks and to solve a mystery. Meanwhile, her grandma Dove and six friends barricade themselves into the Historical Society to thwart a development-oriented mayor, and Benni is pursued by a mysterious assailant.
Seven Sisters On a late summer day in San Celina, California, Sam Ortiz tells his stepmother, cowgirl Benni Harper, that he is engaged to Bliss Girard, daughter of a prominent rancher. Then Bliss' cousin is murdered. When the Girards clam up, Benni investigates and discovers that the murderer may be in the family, ready to kill again. This seventh Benni Harper mystery may be the best of the series. -- Booklist
Arkansas Traveler: Benni Harper story.
The Quilter's Apprentice by Jennifer Chiaverini.
Round Robin by Jennifer Chiaverini. from Kirkus Reviews: The author of The Quilters Apprentice (1999) returns with a second about Sarah McClure, Sylvia Compson, and the circle of female friends who work at the business they founded, Elm Creek Quilts.
The Cross-Country Quilters by Jennifer Chiaverini. From Publisher's Weekly: The third installment in the popular Elm Creek Quilts seriesPatchwork Hearts by Cynthia Sterling. From Ingram: Quilt pattern included! Independent Lucy O'Connor's plan has always been to earn money before she finds love--by making quilts. But when handsome Yankee Trace Abernathy faces vengeful enemies, Lucy has to stand up for the man she desires--and show the whole town how to patch things up with love.
The Coming Home Quilt (Quilting Romance Series) by Joanna Hampton
Pieces of Yesterday (Quilting Romance) by Carol Card Otten Pretty Alexandria Paine has a plan to sell handmade quilts. But her plan is disrupted by handsome boatman Rush Duncan--who has arrived with Alex's newly orphaned young cousin. Alex is both charmed by Rush's kindness, and wary of his wandering ways. But Rush has his own plan--to carry Alex into a future woven from all their hopes and dreams...
Patterns of Love by Christine Holden From Literary Times: Patterns of Love by Christine Holden is part of in the Jove Quilting Romance line.
Victorian Floral Iron-On Transfers
Authentic Celtic Iron-On Transfers (Dover Little Transfer Books) -- by Co Spinhoven
Shadow Work Embroidery : With 108 Iron-On Transfer Patterns -- by J. Marsha MichlerCeltic Iron-On Transfer Patterns
Favorite Butterflies Iron-On Transfers
Old-Fashioned Floral Iron-On Transfers
Art Nouveau Floral Iron-On Transfers
Spring Flowers Iron-On Transfers
Alpine Flowers Iron-On Transfers
Candlewicking
: Twenty-Four Iron-On Transfer Patterns and Complete Instructions
by Claire Bryant
Kate
Greenaway Iron-On Transfer Patterns (Dover Needlework Series)
by Julie S. Hasler
Peter
Rabbit Iron on Transfer Patterns : 88 Designs
by Julie S. Hasler
Spring
Flowers Iron-On Transfers
by Claire Bryant
*…Vogue Sewing. (1982) New York. Harper & Row, Publishers, Inc.
…How to Make Handmades for Your Baby. (1984). Norfolk: Self published. No idea as to author. No one seems to have any idea…How strange. Do you know???
*…Simplicity's Simply the Best Sewing Book. (1988). New York, Harper & Row, Publishers. I really recommend this book to all beginning sewers, as it's full of basics and tips for everyone. They're easy to find, written in 3 columns, and I understand the newer versions are spiral-bound. That's great, for I refer to this over and over.The suggestions are timeless, for adult and children's wear.
"A Lady." (1998 reprinted from 1808) The Lady's Economical Assistant. Springfield, OH: Kannik's Korners. I believe the only place you can get this book is from the publisher (dot com). It's a book of patterns and suggestions for putting them together in the most economical manner. At least at the time. I like the historical references more than anything.
Ahles, Carol Laflin. (1996). Fine Machine Sewing. Newtown, CT The Taunton Press. I've found this book to be the most helpful to me as far as using my machines for heirloom sewing. Practical, and at times very basic, to the point of coming up with information I probably should have known but didn't. I can't recommend this highly enough. Many techniques for embellishing premade clothing. She has a running series in Creative Needle magazine, too!
Ambrose, Bonnie Holt. The Little Bodice Book: A Workbook on Period Bodices
Better Homes and Gardens. (1992). Victorian Style Needlecrafts. Better Homes and Gardens, Meredith Corp. I love looking through this book. Victorian Workbasket, Tassels, edgings, crochet, quilting, cross stitch,sachets, crewel work, and stuffed dolls...it's great, nice photos and easy enough instructions. I'm a sucker for Victorian. Anything.
Black, Lynette Ranney. Dream Sewing Spaces: Design & Organization for Spaces Large and Small. If you fit into any of these catagories, you'll love this.
Blau, Clare, ed. (1979, reprinted from c. 1883). Hat Making for Dolls. Grantsville, MD. Hobby House Press, Inc.
Boyles, Margaret. (1987). Pinafore Bibs The Heritage Collection Vol. 1. (revised 1995) Atlanta: Self Published
Brown, Deni. Complete Book of Sewing.
*Brown, Gail & Young. (1990). Innovative Sewing. Radnor, PA. Chilton Books. Smaller softcover, 180+ pages. Two photo sections, the rest are line drawings. Gives great advice on choosing fabrics, patterns that will look good as well as fit, embellishing and new ideas.
__________________. (1985). Sewing With Sergers. Portland OR, Palmer/Pletsch. This is a grand help for new users of a serger. I was lost until I got a copy.
Campbell-Harding, Valerie. Beaded Tassels, Braids & Fringes.
Coburn, Nancy. (1996). Dresses for Toddlers Book I. Montgomery, AL: Nancy Coburn.
____________. (1998). Christening Gowns Book I. Montgomery, AL: Nancy Coburn.
____________. (1988). The Busy Mother's Guide to Sewing Children's Clothes. Montgomery, AL: Nancy Coburn.
____________. (1985). Baby Daygowns Book I. Montgomery, AL: Nancy Coburn.
____________. (1985). Baby Daygowns Book II. Montgomery, AL: Nancy Coburn.
____________. (1996). Baby Daygowns Book III. Montgomery, AL: Nancy Coburn.
____________. (1999). Baby Daygowns Book IV. Montgomery, AL: Nancy Coburn.
Coe, Miriam. (1996). The Essentials of Sewing Vol. 2. New York: Clarkson Potter Publishers.
Denner, Linda. (1996). 50 Ways to Master Your Sewing Machine. New York, Crown Trade Paperbacks.
Dickens, Susan. The Art of Tassel Making.
Durand, Dianne. Smocking: Techniques, Projects & Designs.
Eriksson, Helen. Ribbon Renaissance. Artistry in Silk
Ganderton, Lucinda (1995). Romantic Keepsakes. New York: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. Lots of projects with photo instructions. Not big on wordy descriptions. Includes posies, booties, quilts, bridal gifts, bathroom decor. Lots of ideas.
Garbers, Debbie & O'Brien. (1996). Point Well Taken. Roswell, GA, In Cahoots.
Gibb, Helen. Secrets of Fashioning Ribbon Flowers.
Giesbrecht, Myrna. Setting Up Your Sewing Space. This was great if you have limited room. Ideas galore for compacting.
Gordon, Maggi McCormick. Book of Home Sewing.
Haskins, Jenny. (1993). Victorian Dreams. Rushcutters Bay, JB Fairfax Press Pty Ltd.
Hiney, Mary Jo. Romantic Silk Ribbon Keepsakes.
Hunter, Sandy. (1997). Heirloom Sewing for Today. New York, Sterling Publishing Co. Machine sewing techniques are explained well, and so are the explanations for stitches, fabrics, laces, etc. Excellent beginners book, nothing too, too fancy. Also available in paperback.
James, Chris. Complete Serger Handbook
Johnson, Elizabeth Travis. (1990). The Complete Book of Sewing for Children. Huntsville: Albright and Company, Publishers. My first choice for sewing for little ones. Not just great information, but useful size charts!
*Kenzle, Linda. (1993). Embellishments. Radnor. PA: Chilton Books. A shorter, softcover book, 181 pages, indexed and a pretty good bibliography in the back. A few photo sections, mostly line drawings, but you get the idea, so you can develop ideas and themes on your own without being too influenced by others' preferences. That's the whole idea, right?
*King, Kenneth. (1998). Designer Techniques. NY: Sterling Publishing. A soft cover book for the home sewer/designer. None of the techniques are "fast and easy" but they're correct, so this book is great for the couture look. He likes piping, even in a welt pocket, and shows how to make tassels, handbags, pleats, edgings.
Kliot, Jules & Kaethe, ed. (1998, reprints) Smocking and Fine Sewing 19th c. sources. Berkeley: Lacis Publications. [This deals with handsewing!] I think it's great, many lost techniques are in here.
LeFebvre, Peg. (1994). Heirlooming for the Future. Palm Harbor, FL: LeFebvre Publications.
Levinson, Jay Conrad Guerrilla Marketing: Secrets for Making Big Profits from Your Small Business. Hmmm. May have to read this. It came highly recommended.
McMakin, Kathy. (1988). French Sewing by Serger. Huntsville, AL: Albright Partners, Ltd. A great and fast way to put together a layette. Very good explanations and photos.
_____________. (1990). Serging for Babies. ??
Marsh, Tracy, ed. (1992). Victorian Crafts. North Pomfret, VT: Trafalgar Square Publishing.[mostly sewing]. There's a miniature (?) doll house, doll, teddy bear pattern, heirloom nightgown, lap desk, Brazilian Embroidered jewelry box, wrist bag, fan, tassel, baby doll, and that's just the first two chapters of 5. Great photos and a stitch glossary that's useful, but not wastefully extensive.
Martenson, Kerstin. (1990). Kwik Sew's Beautiful Lingerie. Minneapolis, MN: Kwik Sew Pattern Co., Inc.
Maslowski, Karen. How to Start Making Money With Your Sewing.
_________________. Sew Up a Storm all the Way to the Bank.
Miller, Marcy. The Business of Teaching Sewing, This book was great and informative about all the ins and outs of teaching.
Ondori Staff. Handcrafts for Baby: Cotton Wares Up to Two Years Old
Packham, Jo. (1995). Making Fabulous Pincushions. New York. Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
Palmer, Pati, Brown, & Green. (1987). Creative Serging Illustrated. Radnor PA, Chilton Book Co.
Parker, Julie. All About Cotton
_____________. All About Silk
_____________. All About Wool
Pennington, Sue. (199?). Easy Elegance. Huntsville, AL: Albright & Co. Advanced ideas for sewing, patterns.
Pepper, Philip. (1993). Peppering, The Artistic Creations of Philip Pepper. Huntsville, AL. Albright & Co. Inc.
Pierce, Margaret. (1984). Heirloom Sewing, Vol. I. Greensboro, NC: Margaret Pierce. Margaret Pierce's books deal with handsewing, embroidery, and all but lost techniques. All are softcover.
_____________. (1986). Heirloom Sewing Vol. II. Greensboro, NC: Margaret Pierce.
_____________. (1988). Heirloom Sewing Vol. III. Greensboro, NC: Margaret Pierce.
_____________. (1993). Heirloom Sewing Vol. IV. Greensboro. NC: Margaret Pierce.
Pullen, Martha. (1993) Heirloom Sewing for Women. Huntsville, AL: Martha Pullen Co, Inc.
____________. (1992). Grandmother's Hope Chest. Huntsville, AL: Martha Pullen Co., Inc.
____________. All of her Program Guides!!
____________. (1996). Silk Ribbon Treasures. Huntsville, AL: Martha Pullen Company, Inc.
____________. (1985). French Hand Sewing By Machine. Second Book. Huntsville, AL: Martha Pullen Company, Inc.
____________. (1985). Heirloom Doll Clothes. Huntsville, AL: Martha Pullen Co., Inc.
____________. (1998). The Australian Blouse. Huntsville, AL: Martha Pullen Company, Inc.
____________. (1997). Madeira Appliqué by Machine. Huntsville, AL: Martha Pullen Company, Inc.
____________. (1996). A Christmas to Remember. Huntsville, AL: Martha Pullen Company, Inc.
Santosa, Theresa. 155 Smocking Designs.
Schoen, Wendy. (1994). Heirloom Embroidery for Boys. New Orleans: Wendy Schoen Design.
Shaeffer, Claire. (1989). Claire Shaeffer's Fabric Sewing Guide. Radnor, PA: Chilton Book Co. This is a book, constantly updated, that is very useful for a homesewer as well as professional. If you try different fabrics, this is a great book for doing research, before you buy that expensive yardage!
___________. (1992). Sew Any Patch Pocket. Menlo Park, CA Open Chain Publishing. Soft cover, never knew there were so many different ways of sticking on a pocket. Pipe them, smock 'em, lined, tucked, pleated or cuffed. Lots of ideas.
Sheldrick, Beverly. (1994). Colonial Inspirations. Auckland NZ: David Bateman.
Singer Sewing Reference Library. I think these are in paperback, at considerable savings from what I paid...Every one of them is loaded, and I mean loaded with photos. Easy to learn if you have a rough time following difficult directions.
More Sewing for the Home also available in hardback
Quick and Easy Sewing Projects
Quick and Easy Decorating Projects
Sewing Essentials this is a hardback edition at Amazon.
Sewing for Children, one of my favorites. Who could resist that adorable little girl in the heirloom dress on the cover?
Sewing Lingerie. This was most helpful, and easy to follow with plenty of tips for those hard to handle fabrics.
Soto, Anne Marie. (1987). Vogue Sewing For Your Children. New York: Harper & Row Publishers.
Spike, Kathleen. Sew to Success. paperback
Taylor, Enid. Tassel Making for Beginners.
Teske, Robert (1996). Fitting Solutions and Sewing Tips & Trade Secrets. Taunton Press. These two books were sold as a set to me. I was disappointed at first, because I expected larger books, and hardback, which they are not. But they are loaded with information and tips. Fitting Solutions goes into detailed advice as to how to overcome pattern adjustment dilemmas for larger arms, bust, rounded back, etc. The Sewing Tip book has plenty, but then, if you have a rather extensive library, this may be repetitious. You never know.
Thompson, Helen Lester. Sewing Tools & Trinkets.
Twigg, Jeanine. It's a Snap! This book has more than you could ever want to know about snaps, their history, how to apply, taking care of them and how the different ones look.
Vogue and Butterick's. (1994). Designer Sewing Techniques. NY: Simon and Schuster. This soft cover book describes sewing essentials, fitting a pattern, building a wardrobe, then discusses and illustrates (with plenty of photos) several top designers and their tips: Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, Victor Costa, Bill Blass, Todd Oldham, Claude Montana, Geoffrey Beene, and Linda Allard for Ellen Tracy.
Vogue/Butterick. Step by Step Guide to Sewing Techniques.
Weiland, Barbara. (1997) Secrets for Successful Sewing. Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press, Inc.
Welch, Nancy. Tassels: The Fanciful Embellishment.
___________. The Creative Art of Tassels.
Zieman, Nancy. (1998). Essential Sewing Guide. Birmingham, AL, Oxmoor House, Inc. This book lists all useful information from programs and other books, all rolled into one. I think it's great! She has a charming style of writing, lots of tips and notes throughout with photos. Easy to understand, from basics to new ideas.
____________. (1997). Sew Easy Embellishments. Birmingham, AL, Oxmoor House, Inc. Softcover.
____________. (1995). 501 Sewing Hints. Birmingham, AL, Oxmoor House, Inc. Another tip book, great ideas, photos and cute illustrations. One of those kinds of books you pick up and read for a minute or two when you have a spare moment, and still learn something.
____________. (1994). Sewing Express. Birmingham, AL, Oxmoor House, Inc.
____________. (1994). Fitting Finesse. Birmingham, AL, Oxmoor House, Inc.
____________. (1993). The Best of Sewing With Nancy. Birmingham, AL, Oxmoor House, Inc. Compiles a lot of her ideas, readers' tips and charts.
____________. (1992). 10, 20, 30 Minutes to Sew. Birmingham, AL, Oxmoor House, Inc. This book helped me see that I didn't really need to have a whole uninterrupted day ahead of me to sew. I accomplish much more using her time frame techniques. A few minutes to organize, taking the time to plan, plan, plan, using that serger, what a great investment!, and knowing what your machine can do to save you time. Excellent ideas. Worth the time it takes to read cover to cover.
____________. (1988). The Busy Woman's Sewing Book. Menlo Park, CA: Open Chain Publishing. I still refer to this small book for ideas and tips that somehow don't stay with me. My patterns have notes all over them, referring to page numbers as to how to make better collars, pockets, cuffs, front plackets, etc. Great book. Indexed, sources, measurement chart to be filled in, suggestions and tips. Great.
Patterns and
pattern making, Vintage Costumes
Bergh, René. (1995). Make Your Own Patterns. London, New Holland Publishers, Ltd.
Bottom, Lori & Chaney. (1994). Make it Your Own. Radnor, PA: Chilton Book Co.
Bryk, Nancy Villa. American Dress Pattern Catalog, 1873-1909
Gernsheim, Allison. Victorian and Edwardian Fashion : A Photographic Survey
Grafton, Carol Belanger. Shoes, Hats and Fashion Accessories: A Pict. Archive 1850-1940
__________________. Victorian Fashions: A Pictorial Archive
__________________. Ready-To-Use Victorian Women's Fashion Cuts : 277 Different Copyright-Free Designs Printed on One Side (Dover Clip-Art Series)
Grimble, Francis. The Edwardian Modiste: 85 Authentic Patterns With Instructions, Fashion Plates, and Period Sewing Techniques.
_____________. The Voice of Fashion: 79 Turn-of-the-Century Patterns...
_____________. After a Fashion: How to Reproduce, Restore and Wear Vintage Styles
Harris, Kristina. Authentic Victorian Dressmaking Techniques.
_____________ Authentic Victorian Fashion Patterns : Complete Lady's Wardrobe
___________. The Home Pattern Company 1914 Fashions Catalog.
___________. 59 Authentic Turn-of-the-Century Fashion patterns.
Hunnisett, Jean. Period Costume for Stage and Screen: Patterns for Women's Dress, 1800-1909
Illian, Kathy. Bodymapping: The Step by Step Guide to Fitting Real Bodies.
Leniston, Florence, editor. LA Mode Illustree : Fashion Plates in Full Color
Olian, Joanne. Victorian and Edwardian Fashions from 'LA Mode Illustreé
__________ Full-Colored Victorian Fashions : 1870-1893
____________ 80 Godey's Full-Color Fashion Plates (1838-1880)
Smith, Pamela D. Collecting Vintage Fashion and Fabrics
Snyder-Haug, Diane. Antique and Vintage Clothing: A Guide to Dating and Valuation of Women's Clothing 1850-1940
Friends are those rare people who ask how we are, and then wait to hear the answer.-Ed Cunningham
*Ambuter, Carolyn. (1982). The Open Canvas. New York: Workman Publishing. This book is huge, with an unbelievable amount of instructions for hundreds of different stitches, all graphed and photographed. It's great for pulled canvas, needleweaving, hemstitching, filet work, hardanger and Reticello/Hedebo. I hesitate to call any book a "must", but this one would be one of the first if I did. A great glossary is in the back, too.
Ashby, Daphne. Creative Embroidery Techniques Using Colour Through Gold.
Beck, Thomasina (1997) Gardening With Silk and Gold. Devon. David and Charles.
400
Floral Motifs for Designers, Needleworkers and Craftspeople
by Carol Belanger
Bird, Gail. Russian Punchneedle Embroidery.
Creative Embroidery by Dilys Blackburn
Bradford, Jenny. (1991). Bullion Stitch Embroidery. Burra Creek, NSW. Sally Milner Publishing.
_____________. (1990). Silk Ribbon Embroidery. Birchgrove, NSW. Sally Milner Publishing.
_____________. (1993). Textured Embroidery. Burra Creek, NSW. Sally Milner Publishing.
*Bradley, Elizabeth. (1993). Needlework Antique Flowers. New York: Clarkson Potter/Publishers.
Brown, Pauline. (1988). The Encyclopedia of Embroidery Techniques. New York, Viking Studio Books. Softcover book along the lines of Mary Thomas' but more modern in scope. Each chapter begins with a full page or two photo of a finished work, art embroidery, encompasses old and new techniques. Make a sampler!!
Brown, Victoria Adams. The Complete Guide to Silk Ribbon Embroidery.
_________________. The New Ribbon Embroidery : Innovative, Easy Techniques for Embellishing Ribbon Embroidery With Creative Stitching and Applique, Paints, Dyes, Rubber
Borders & Finishing Touches by Bonnie Kay Browning
Burton, Yvonne. 3D Embroidery Instruction Manual. This is a great softcover book, and my copy was purchased from Heritage Shoppe. (The above link is to this shoppe.) Yvonne is a wonderful teacher, from whom I learned to make a cute lamb and daffodil, in an on-line class!
Butler, Winifred. (1967). The Complete Book of Needlework & Embroidery. New York, Putnam.
Callis, Joyce T. (1982). Dimensional Embroidery. Taylors, SC. Creations by Callis.
Caufeild & Saward. (1972). Encyclopedia of Victorian Needlework, Vol. I. New York: Dover Publications. I have both an old copy, and the newer set of 2 volumes. I love the dual set. The second book ends half way through and uses up the rest of the pages with wonderful pictures, all black and white, of the most lovely projects ever. Good ideas, plenty of them. Love it.
Cave, Oenone. Cutwork Embroidery and How to Do It.
Christensen, Jo Ippolito Needlepoint Book
Chung, Young Yang. Painting
With a Needle. Wow...a gorgeous book!! This one should be in
everyone's library.
MORE LIKE THIS:
Threads of Light: Chinese Embroidery from Suzhou and the Photography of Robert Glenn Ketchum (UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History Textile Series, No. 3) by Patrick Dowdey (Editor), et al (Paperback)
The Techniques of Japanese Embroidery by Shuji Tamura (Paperback)
Painting with Thread: Embroidered Pictures to Make and Cherish by Nicol, Kit
Clarke, Garey. Embroidery Illusions
Clabburn, Pamela. (1987). The Needleworker's Dictionary. New York: William Morrow & Co.
Coats & Clark, (1975). One Hundred Embroidery Stitches Coats and Clark Inc.
Coleman, Teresa. Dragons and Silk from the Forbidden City
Colin, Armand, ed. (1994). La Broderie. Paris: Armand Colin. This sucker is in French. Excellent drawings for the beginner, but I don't think it's worth the money for someone like me, who has forgotten all of her 7th grade French class, and it never touched on embroidery, anyway...rats. Lovely pictures.
Colton, Virginia ed. (1979) Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Needlework. Pleasantville: Reader's Digest Association.
Cose, Elsa T. Introduction to Silk and Metal Thread Embroidery
Coss, Melinda. (1996). Reader's Digest Complete Book of Embroidery. Collins & Brown., Ltd.
____________. (1997) Country Woolwork. North Pomfret, VT: Trafalgar Square Publishing. 25 Simple wool embroidery projects says it all. I liked the floral cushion, most projects are done with large yarns for fast working. Slippers were elegant.
Silk Ribbon Embroidery by Ann Cox
DeDillmont, Therese. (1987). The Complete DMC Encyclopedia of Needlework. New York: Crescent Books.
Eaton, Jan. (1998). Mary Thomas' Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches (reprinted from 1934 edition). North Pomfret: Trafalgar Square Publishing. This is a great book, though I understand it changed as it was reprinted through the years. I think it's great. Every technique and stitch is diagrammed and photographed. You can't go wrong. A great find.
The Embroiderer's Guild. Making Samplers. This was recommended to me, I've not seen it yet.
Enthoven, Jacqueline. The Stitches of Creative Embroidery.
Needlecrafts For Dummies® by Cheryl Fall
Kaffe Fassett's Glorious Inspiration for Needlepoint & Knitting
______________ Glorious
Interiors : Needlepoint, Knitting and Decorative Design Projects for Your Home
Field, Peggy and Linsley. (1990). Canvas Embroidery. London, WI Books. Smaller softcover book,127 pages, color photos throughout. I liked the book for the designing lessons. I had no clue...
Gostelow, Mary. Blackwork
Grafton, Carol Belanger. 400 Floral Motifs for Designers, Needleworkers and Craftspeople.
Greenoff, Jane. (1992). The Sampler Workbook. London: Charles Letts & Co. Ltd. Small hardcover book, with some history, upbeat way of speaking to the reader, charming patterns included and encouragement. Love it, and room to add to it on the graph paper. It is a workbook.
Hanley, Hope. 101 Needlepoint Stitches and How to Use Them only $6.36
Hardy, Sandra. Needlepoint: A Foundation Course.
Harris, Christine. Embroidered Initials. This is a 72 page hardback, and I think it's worth the $9.
______________ French Knot Pictures (Milner Craft Series)
Hawkins, Sue. (1997). A Victorian Floral Alphabet. UK: David & Charles. These designs are for canvas and crewel! You can do anything with them. They are rather simple designs, but Sue Hawkins shows you how they look in both techniques. I think it's a grand addition to my library, for the photos are great. Aren't all English books?
Heazlewood, Merrilyn. (1996). Romantic Garden. Tasmania, Australia. Merriwood Press Pty Ltd.
Hiney, Mary Jo & Anckner. (1995). Ribbon Basics. New York, Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
____________________. Romantic Silk Ribbon Keepsakes.
Hirst, Barbara. New Designs in Raised Embroidery
Hogarth, Mary. (1938). Modern Embroidery. Garden City, NY. Garden City Publishing Co., Inc.
Houck, Carter. (1978). Whitework Techniques and 188 Designs. NY< Dover Publication, Inc.
Howe, Margery Burnham. (1983). Deerfield Embroidery. New York. Charles Scribner's Sons. I saw this advertised in the first issue of Piecework magazine and had to have it. It's a wonderful source for history, but great patterns for the 1700s are included. Saving these designs was the whole idea behind the Deerfield Embroidery group of ladies. And they did preserve them, as well as made a profit. Patterns, dye guides, history, color. hardback and softcover are available.
Creative Crewel Embroidery : Traditions and Innovations by Judy Jeroy
Khalje, Susan. Bridal Couture: Fine Sewing Techniques for Wedding Gowns and Evening Wear.
Kling, Candace. (1996). The Artful Ribbon. Lafayette, CA: C&T Publishing.
Lampe, Diana. (1997). Embroidery from the Garden. Burra Creek NSW: Sally Milner Publishing Pty Ltd.
Lawther, Gail. (1991). Embroidered Alphabets. Kent, Search Press.
__________. (1993). Patterns & Borders. North Pomfret VT. Trafalgar Square Publishing. 300 designs for cross stitch, needlepoint, and embroidery. Lots of photographs of finished projects and ideas. Patterns are line drawings. You adapt them any way you choose. Indexed, basic stitches discussed.
Lazarus, CArole and Jennifer Berman. (1993). Glorafilia The Impressionists in Needlepoint. NY: Crown Publishers. Every one of Lazarus' books is written in a very readable style. I can't help but smile at their senses of humor, and the embroidery is wonderful. If you like re-creations of paintings, this is for you. Includes canvas/needle chart, excellent instructions for making the stitches and working up the finished projects. LOVE those photos.
____________________________. (1989). Glorafilia Needlepoint Collection. David and Charles.
____________________________. (1994). Glorafilia Miniature Needlepoint Collection. NY. Crown Publishers.
____________________________. (1991). Glorafilia: The Venice Collection. 25 Projects in Needlepoint and Embroidery. NY: MacMillan Publishing. Large book, hardcover, "Why Venice?" They're besotted, and it shows. Gorgeous photos, as always, with embroidery and needlepoint to match. Great read.
____________________________. (1998). Glorafilia the Ultimate Needlepoint Collection.
Marsh, Christina. Anchor Complete Embroidery Course.
McKinnon, Gloria. (1995). Anne's Glory Box Collection. Rushcutters Bay, NSW: J.B. Fairfax Press.
*Meldrum, Sandie. (1993). Traditional Candlewicking. Kenthurst, NSW. Kangaroo Press. A softcover book with 2 sections of lovely photos, reminiscent of the 1800s. Pillows, nightgowns, doll clothes, tablecloth, wall hanging, gifts for the sewer.
Michler, J. Marsha Ribbon Embroidery : With 178 Iron-On Transfers
Rosie Montague, Rosie. et al Brazilian
Three-Dimensional Embroidery
Montano, Judith Baker. (1995). Elegant Stitches. Martinez, CA: C&T Publishing. This book is smaller in size than most, but spiral bound and chock full of lovely drawings, diagrams, photos and ideas! You can't go wrong. If you're familiar with her other books, this is better...for stitchers. Making a crazy quilt? Looking for ways of combining stitches? She shows you how it will look. Great ideas and very colorful.
_____________. (1993). The Art of Silk Ribbon Embroidery. Martinez, CA: C&T Publishing.
_____________. Floral Stitches: An Illustrated Guide
Sewing
Church Linens: Convent Hemming and Simple Embroidery
by Elizabeth Morgan
Newhouse, Sue Creative Hand Embroidery.
Nicholas, Jane. (1995). Stumpwork Embroidery. Burra Creek, NSW. Sally Milner Publishing Pty Ltd.
___________. (1999). Stumpwork Embroidery Designs. Burra Creek, NSW. Sally Milner Publishing.
Ogura, Yukiko. (1995). Ribbon Embroidery. Tokyo, Nihon Vogue Co., Ltd.
Parker, Freda. (1990). Victorian Embroidery. London, Anaya Publishers Ltd.
Parker, Mary S. Sashiko : Easy & Elegant Japanese Designs for Decorative Machine Embroidery
Pearson, Anna. The complete Needlepoint Course.
Pendray, Shay. (1996). Shay Pendray's Needlecraft Projects. New York. Sterling Publishing Co. Inc. This book was OK, but I think I expected more. It includes canvas work, surface embroidery, samplers, cross stitch, crazy quilting and Japanese embroidery along with silk ribbon. These are not Ms. Pendray's works, but culled from needlework designers in the business.
Phelan, Dorothy. Traditional Bargello
Wild
Animals Charted Designs
by Celeste Plowden
Potter, Annie. (1997). Victorian Needlework, Designs for Our Times. Gladewater, TX: Annie Potter Presents.
Pullen, Martha. (1975). Shadow Work the Easy Way. Huntsville: Martha Pullen Co.
___________. Silk Ribbon Treasures: Smocking and Embroidery. Huntsville, AL: Martha Pullen Co.
Randall, Esther. (1996). Embellishing with Silk Ribbon Embroidery. Cumming, Iowa: Landauer Books. This book goes into the very basics of silk ribbon embroidery, and then gives you plenty of ideas without being boringly repetitious. Lots of floral designs, home decor and an heirloom or two made even prettier with silk. She also includes a full page of sources, in case you want to purchase the egg, afghan, laptop desk, etc.
Rankin, Chris. (1997). Creative Smocking. Asheville, NC: Random House, Inc.
___________. (1996). Splendid Silk Ribbon Embroidery. New York, Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
Redhead, Ruth. (1997) Wool Embroidery. Port Melbourne: Lothian Books. I just purchased this 72-page volume and haven't had time to try any of the designs, but my granddaughter has put in an order for the stuffed and embroidered giraffe.
Rhodes, Mary. (1980). Dictionary of Canvas Work Stitches. NY: Charles Scribner's Sons. Diagrams and photographs of stitches make this a valuable reference, some color photos of finished projects throughout. Softcover. Batsford Embroidery.
*Russell, Beth. (1992). Traditional Needlepoint. Pleasantville, NY: Reader's Digest Association, Inc. Pretty much the same as her Victorian Needlepoint book, lovely designs based on the late 19th century, William Morris, especially. The end papers make a gorgeous pattern for cutwork! There is a guide in the back of the book for how many threads needed for a particular size canvas, too. Beautiful photography.
___________. (1989). Victorian Needlepoint. New York: Crescent Books. All the graphs are in color, which appeals to some, not I, and the history/reminiscences are great. I like that the best! The patterns are based on the Arts and Crafts movement of the late 1800s. (William Morris, etc.) Equivalent code numbers are cross matched for Paterna and Appleton yarns in the back.
Ryan, Mildred Graves. (1979). The Complete Encyclopedia of Stitchery. NY: Doubleday. This is one handy little book to have, as it has thousands of stitches. Smaller sized but hundreds of pages. It's out of print but if you look, you can find one, and it's not expensive. I got mine through an introductory offer in a book club.
Samples, Carol K. Treasury of Crazyquilt Stitches : A Comprehensive Guide to Traditional Hand Embroidery Inspired by Antique Crazyquilts
Sanders, Jennifer, ed. (1993). Australian Needlework, Surface Embroidery and Smocking. Port Melbourne. Lothian Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd.
Saunders, Sally. Royal School of Needlework. I love my copy though it doesn't depict much of the kind of work I do, and others seem to, as well: http://www.heritageshoppe.com/hsmb/Forum9/HTML/000068.html.
Scoular, Marion. (1989). Satin Stitch and Trailing. San Marcos: American School of Needlework Publishing. I borrowed this book from the EGA library and sincerely wish I could find a copy for myself. Excellent suggestions for handsewing these two techniques, and the photo is my goal. Only 8 pages or so, a booklet. But worth its weight in gold to me.
Smith, Monte. Technique of North American Indian Beadwork
Snook, Barbara. Embroidery Stitches. Another one that was referred to me, by the EGA. I would love to see it!
Staniland, Kay. Embroiderers (Medieval Craftsmen)
Stevens, Helen M. (1997). The Timeless Art of Embroidery. Devon: David and Charles.
_____________. The Embroiderer's Country Album. On back order...
_____________. The Embroiderer's Countryside.
Stone, Sarah Howard. (1996 ). French Handsewing and French Handsewing for Infants (new revised edition). Montgomery: Self published.[I put these here, too, because it's ALL hand done, embroidery, too!]
Thomas, Mary, (1936). Mary Thomas' Embroidery Book (reprint). New York: Dover Publications, Inc.A small book, softcover (that's why it's so inexpensive) with a lot of information on sewing and embroidery. You probably know all of this, but it's a good reference to have if you need to quote someone...Her Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches is found under "Eaton".
Todman, Tonya, ed. (1991) Creative Embroidery. Scotts Valley, CA. Mark Publishing.
Early
American Embroidery Designs : An 1815 Manuscript Album With over 190 Patterns
by Elizabeth M. Townshend
Waldman, Joan Sjuts. Flower Patterns to Applique, Paint, and Embroider : To Applique, Paint, and Embroider
Miniature
Embroidery for the Victorian Dolls' House
by Pamela Warner
Miniature
Embroidery for the Georgian Dolls' House
by Pamela Warner
Weiss, Rita. Ed. (1974).Victorian Alphabets, Monograms, and Names for Needleworkers from Godey's Lady's Book and Peterson's Magazine
Weldon's Needlework Experts. (1939). Weldon's Encyclopedia of Needlework. London: The Library Press Ltd. This volume of work has been out of print for a while, but many used copies are available. It's worth it if you like the history of embroidery. But you can find better explanations for stitches elsewhere. It's old, I love it.
West, Deanna Hall. (1995). An Encyclopedia of Ribbon Embroidery Flowers. San Marcos, ASN Publishing.
_______________. (1996). An Encyclopedia of Ribbon Embroidery, Birds, Butterflies, and Blossoms. San Marcos, ASN Publishing.
_______________. (1997). An Encyclopedia of Ribbon Embroidery Holiday Designs. San Marcos, ASN Publishing.
Whiteacker, Stafford. (1988). English Countryside Needlepoint. NY: Ballantine Books. Lovely prose, watercolor pictures, color charts for cross stitchers, too, of flowers and birds.. Poetry, a lovely book.
Williams, Jim. American Country Needlepoint.
Williams, R. Anne. (1991). The Batsford Embroidery Course. London: BT Batsford.
Wilson, Erica. (1973). Erica Wilson's Embroidery Book. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.
*___________. (1971) The Craft of Crewel Embroidery. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.
*___________. (1962). Crewel Embroidery. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.
Bank, Mirra. (1979). Anonymous Was a Woman. New York: St. Martin's Press. This little paperback is full of pictures and quotes, little else, but you get the impression many women wished for better lives, and put their dreams in embroidery and quilts.
Beck, Thomasina (1995). The Embroiderer's Story,. Devon: David and Charles. I can't think of enough to say about Ms. Beck's wonderful books. They are readable, and cover embroidery in all its forms down through the ages. If you like to read about the history of embroidery, in all countries, these books are for you. Lots of photographs from all over the world depicting all kinds of needlework, incorporated into an easily understood story for the lover of embroidery and its history.
_______________(1992). The Embroiderer's Flowers, Devon: David and Charles. This book focuses on the floral motifs through the ages with lots of drawings, suggestions, and lovely photos. Her books are a little taller than most on the shelves.
_______________(1988). The Embroiderer's Garden. The Embroiderer's Garden. Devon. David and Charles. This book has pictures of gardens as well as the needlework they inspired, suggestions and comments from all over. I grab this one the most often.
Don, Sarah. (1986). Traditional Samplers. NY. Viking. [Plenty of designs and grids, but the history is great!] I take this book out of the library on occasion and the more I do, the more I hope to find a copy for sale. I really like the way the history is presented. The graphs are easy...most counted work is, no?
Harbeson, Georgiana Brown. (1938). American Needlework. Coward-McCann, Inc. This is a huge volume of information, few pictures, but those that are included are sectioned off and grouped together, a few (very few) on photo paper in color, so you can really see what has been done throughout America's history. The modern embroidery section is...well...1938. I had to hunt for this copy. Try eBay!!
Mathis, Averil Antique and Collectible Thimbles and Accessories.
Harris, Kristina. Authentic Victorian Dressmaking Techniques.
Picken, Mary Brooks. (1957 org.) A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion. Mineola, NY: Dover Publications. A softcover book that's great for re-enactors. It's a dictionary, explains everything you could want to know. With about 30 pages of photos in the center of the book and several throughout to help illustrate various laces, hats, styles, etc. it's a great reference book. Almost 400 pages and indexed.
Ribeiro, Aileen & Cumming. (1989) The Visual History of Costume. New York: Quite Specific Media Group Ltd. This is a soft cover book, with lots of photos. There's over 20 pages of pure double column text on the history, then the rest of the book is all photos with accompanying captions. Great for costume ideas.
Casey, Tina. Fabulous Fashion Doll Clothing You Can Make
Dodge, Venus A. (1987). The Dolls' Dressmaker. Devon, David and Charles.
Hamilton, Michelle. (1996). Sewing Victorian Doll Clothes. Asheville, NC: Lark Books.
Hinds, Joan & Jean Becker. (1998). Sew the Essential Wardrobe for 18-inch Dolls. Iola, WI: Krause Publications. Soft cover book with complete patterns for modern looking clothes for the Pleasant Company's favorites.Pattern envelope is glued to the back cover. They work.
____________________. (1998). Twelve Dancing Princesses. Fancy work and Fashion Press. These work, too. Lovely ideas, all photos are on the covers. Just trace and go.
Oroyan, Susanna. Anatomy of a Doll. A superb book for all the dollmakers. If there is just one step that has left you hanging, she explains how to do it, and in more ways than one. Everything is wonderfully illustrated. Diagrams for instructions and hundreds of photos of finished dolls for inspiration. It's a great book!
______________Finishing the Figure. This is a wonderful book to finish off the first one. If you need to know how to do a certain step in making your doll and just can't figure it out, she explains it. Hundreds of photos! Lots of diagrams! Text is easy to understand. I love her books.
______________Fantastic Figures : Ideas & Techniques Using the New Clays______________Designing the Doll : From Concept to Construction
Ulseth, Hazel. Antique Children's Fashions. A reference manual that will aid the doll dresser in making authenic period costumes for French Bebes and German bisques of the late 19th century. Featured is a full-size pull-out pattern for a 20-1/2" (52 cm) doll from The Delineator, December 1894, plus detailed instructions on patterns. Extensive glossary. 20 color and 112 b/w photographs as well as numerous illustrations.
And more:
Designing the Doll : From Concept to Construction by Susanna Oroyan, et al
The Advanced Art of Making and Marketing Artdolls (2 of 2) by Jack Johnston(Illustrator), et al
Easy-To-Make Dollhouse Quilts (Dover Needlework Series) by Janet WickellMaking and Dressing Dolls' House Dolls in 1/12 Scale by Sue Atkinson, Venus A. Dodge
The Mott's Miniature Furniture Workshop Manual : Techniques and Patterns for 144 Miniature Masterpieces by Barbara Mott, Elizabeth Mott(Contributor)Miniature Needlepoint Rugs for Dollhouses : Charted for Easy Use by Susan. McBaine
Needlework Designs for Miniature Projects : 64 Charts for Counted Cross-Stitch and Needlepoint by Eileen Folk(Illustrator)
Miniature Iron-On Transfer Patterns for Dollhouses, Dolls and Small Projects by Rita Weiss
Dolls' House Needlecrafts : Over 250 Projects in 1/12 Scale by Venus A. Dodge My personal favorite for making up anything for a doll's house!!
Miniature Embroidery for the Georgian Dolls' House by Pamela Warner
Miniature Embroidery for the Victorian Dolls' House by Pamela Warner
The Dolls' House 1/24 Scale : A Complete Introduction by Jean Nisbett, Alec Nisbett(Photographer)
Miniature Needlepoint Carpets by Janet Granger
A
Bear of My Own : Manual for Bearmaking and Designing
by Rotraud Ilisch
The
Ultimate Handbook for Making Teddy Bears
by Linda Mullins
American
Teddy Bear Artist Pattern Book
by Linda Mullins
How
to Make Enchanting Miniature Teddy Bears
by Debbie Kesling I
found my copy on Ebay and love it. What fun, and I don't have to enlarge
any patterns! I hate that.
The
Complete Book of Teddy-Bear Making Techniques
by Alicia Merrett
Teddy
Bears With a Past
by Nancy Tillberg
Bearmaking
101 : An Ins''Bear''Ational Course
by Carol-Lynn Rossel Waugh
The
ABC's of Making Teddy Bears
by Linda Mead
Teddy
Bear Art : How to Design & Make Great Teddy Bear's
by Jennifer Laing
Making
Teddy Bears in Miniature
by Angela Bullock
The
Art of Making Teddy Bears (Milner Craft Series)
by Jennifer Laing
Making
and Dressing Traditional Teddy Bears
by Brian Gibbs
Teddy
Bears : Twenty-Five Irresistible Designs for Knitted Bears
by Debbie Bliss
Making
Adorable Teddy Bears : From Anita Louise's Bearlace Cottage
by Anita Louise Crane
Making
Lovable Teddy Bears & Their Clothes
by Marion Thielmann
Make
Your Own Teddy Bear : Everything You Need to Create Your Very Own Bear (A
Running Press Miniature Kit)
by Alicia Merrett
Make
Your Own Teddy Bears : Instructions and Full-Size Patterns for Jointed and
Unjointed Bears and Their Clothing
by Doris King
A
Quick-And-Easy Teddy Bear : With Full-Size Patterns for Clothing (Dover
Needlework Series)
by Jodie Davis
Making
Character Bears
by Valerie Tyler
Classic
Teddy Bear Designs : Heirlooms to Make & Dress
by Estelle Ansley-Worrell
Making
and Dressing Miniature Teddy Bears
by Julie K. Owen
Make
Your Own Teddy Bears & Bear Clothes (Quick Starts for Kids! Ser)
by Sue Mahren
Two-Hour
Teddy Bears
by Anita Louise Crane
Rather cute paintings illustrate this book. Standard bears, but fun to
read.
Making
Teddy Bears
by Joyce Luckin
Teddy
Bears : From Start to Finish (Made in the Usa)
by Tanya Lee Stone
Teddy
Bears and How to Make Them
by Margaret Hutchings
Creating
Heirloom Teddy Bears, The Complete Pattern Book
by Linda Mullins
Making
Traditional Teddy Bears : Featuring 12 Collectible Designs
by Brian Gibbs
Teddy's
Bears Tales and Patterns
by Linda Mullins
The
Teddy Bear Kit : Everything You Need to Make the Perfect Teddy Bear/Includes
Color Book Containing Patterns and Step-By-Step Instructions
by Alicia Merrett
Making
Teddy Bears to Treasure
by Brian Gibbs
Grafton, Carol Belanger, ed. (1986). 400 Floral Motifs for Designers, Needleworkers, and Craftspeople.
Mineola, NY: Dover Publications.Klimsch, Karl, ed. (1994). 2,100 Victorian Monograms. New York, Dover Publications., Inc.
Severns, Kathryn. Bean Bag Toys
Sturrock, Sheila. (1997). Celtic Knotwork Designs. East Sussex: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications, Ltd. This is a soft cover book, with marvelous instructions on designing Celtic knots. It explains the theory behind it, and uses grids of dots to form the most amazing designs and pictures I've seen. These can be used in needlework, crocheting, lace shaping, embroidery, woodwork, sewing, you name it. Great ideas.
Waldrep, Mary Carolyn, ed. (1995). Treasury of Floral Designs and Initials. Mineola, NY: Dover Pub.
Weiss, Rita. Victorian Alphabets, Monograms and Names for Needleworkers from Godey's Lady's and Peterson's.
Bain, George. Celtic Art: The Methods of Construction
Bain, Ian. Celtic Knotwork
Davis, Courtney. Art of Celtia
____________. The Celtic Art Sourcebook
____________, Celtic Designs and Motifs
Lusebrink, Amy L. 159 Celtic Designs
Meehan, Aidan. Celtic Design: Knotwork
_____. Celtic Design-A Beginner's Manual
_____. Celtic Design-Spiral Patterns
_____. Maze Patterns
_____. Celtic Design- The Tree of Life
_____. The Dragon and the Griffon
_____. Animal Patterns
_____. Illuminated Letters
Paterson, Helena. Celtic Borders & Decorations
Pearce, Mallory. Ready to Use Celtic Designs
Sloss, Andy. How to Draw Celtic Knotwork
Spinhoven, Co. Celtic Stencil Designs.
Sturrock, Sheila. Celtic Knotwork Designs I use this book all the time. Wonderful ideas are in here, with a LOT of how-to do its, on dotted paper, not graph!!
The Bobbin Lace Manual by Geraldine Stott
100 Traditional Bobbin Lace Patterns by Geraldine Stott
Lessons in Bobbin Lace Making by doris Southard
Practical Skills in Bobbin Lace by Bridget M. Cook
Bobbin Lace: An Illustrated Guide to Traditional and Contemporary Techniques. by Brigita Fuhrmann
100 New Bobbin Lace Patterns by Yusai Fukuyama
Miniature Bobbin Lace by Roz Snowdon
The Technique of Bobbin Lace by Pamela Nottingham
Tatting Techniques and History. Elgiva Nichols
Quilting (Click here for more quilting books)
Knox, Gerald, ed. (1985) Better Homes & Gardens: American Patchwork and Quilting. Des Moines:
Meredith Corp.
______________. (1989). Better Homes & Gardens Creative American Quilting. Des Moines: Meredith Corp.
Montano, Judith. (1991). Crazy Quilt Odyssey. Adventures in Victorian Needlework. Martinez, CA: C&T Publishing. A softcover book that's holding up better than her first. Lots of ideas for crazy quilts. These designs are on bears, jewelry, covers punch work, history and plenty of projects both big and small. I just love all the illustrations.
Knitting Books are listed on a separate page, also. :)
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