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You can have the latest in books as well as hard to find books about sewing, smocking and embroidery.  Click on to the navigation bars on the left to view specialty books on sewing, embroidery, or smocking.

 

Wsshdwk.jpg (8587 bytes) Mastering Shadow Work Embroidery:  Wendy Schoen:  $29.95  This book shows
you all the ins and outs of shadow work embroidery.   Great color illustrations and designs.
pattern for Girl's dress and Boy's romper sizes 1-6.  A great book!

 

 

Kkswtmem.jpg (6506 bytes)Sweet Memories:  by Brenda Shade of Kreations by Karon; 31.95.
A very detailed book of 4 Paper doll quilt squares with the help of Inspirations Magazine detailed stitch instructions and sewing directions.   A fabulous book and well illustrated.

 

Kmsewing.jpg (6329 bytes)Sewing With Whimsey:  Kari Mecca:  $24.95.  This book contains instructions for making  Kari's beautiful rickrack flowers, as well as many other embellishment ideas for rickrack, ribbons, trims and beads..  There are 3 patterns in this book.  Girls sundress,  Girls Puff Sleeve Dress both in size 2-6 and Girls Pinafore Size 18 and 24 mo.

 

Kmmorswg.jpg (7585 bytes)Kari Mecca:   More Sewing with Whimsey.  $29.95.    More of Kari's fabulous 
techniques of embellishment.   

 

 

Gdsewcut.jpg (10315 bytes)Sew Cute Couture:  Gail Doan: $22.99 Gail Doan who is regularly featured in AS&E has published this book with darling embellished jackets and dresses for all ages.

 

 

Ofbbook.jpg (5859 bytes)Jeannie B's Book of Embroidery Designs and Stitches:  $19.00.  Long awaited book from Jeannie Baumeister that includes many dainty embroidery designs, alphabets for embroidery and shadow work and embroidery instructions.

 

 

 

Monogram.jpg (4617 bytes)Monograms by Susan O'Connor  $39.95.   A beautiful book that is illustrated well with many stitches used in monograms and embroidery.

 

 

Wshrbab.jpg (75358 bytes)Creating Heirlooms for Babies;  $25.00 .  Wendy Schoen.  This darling book has many patterns and designs for shadowwork and infant and toddler outfits.

 

 

 

 

Australian Smocking and Embroidery

Ase95.jpg (11670 bytes) AS&E  #95

Ase96.jpg (7188 bytes) #96

as&e97.jpg (8236 bytes)Australian Smocking and Embroidery #97. $18.00. 

Australian Smocking and Embroidery:  This magazine is published 4 times a year.  There are patterns included in each issue along with instructions for construction and smocking.  The photography is wonderful in this magazine with each garment  photographed in detail over several pages.  Back issues available from Issue 64 - present copy. (as supplies last)  $18.00.  Yearly subscriptions available for $84.00/year. 

 

Inspirations Magazine

Insp70.jpg (6979 bytes)  Inspirations #70

Insp71.jpg (7389 bytes)Inspirations #71.   $18.00

insp72.jpg (86303 bytes) Inspirations #72  $18.00

Inspirations Magazine:    Inspirations Magazine originates in Australia.  It is published 4 times a year.  The embroidery in this magazine is exquisite.  There are detailed photographs of how to information on techniques, stitches and the instructions and patterns are included for all designs in each issue.  Back issues available.  $18.00.  Yearly Subscriptions available for $84.00 per year.  

    Back issues of AS&E and Inspirations are always in stock.

 

A-Z Books:

 

A-zgold.jpg (8953 bytes)A-Z of Goldwork:  $34.50.  A beautifully illustrated book featuring the stitches of goldwork and silk embroidery.

Goldwork threads available.  See Threads Page

 

 

A-zwhite.jpg (5201 bytes)A-Z of Whitework Embroidery:  $34.50.  A beautiful book that focuses on the techniques of whitework embroidery. Photos and detailed instructions.

 

Azwool.jpg (70198 bytes)The A - Z of Wool Embroidery:  $34.50.   The worlds most beautiful wool embroidery stitches and techniques that will surely be a resource for anyone interested in wool embroidery.

 

A-zemb.jpg (254736 bytes)A -Z of Embroidery Stitches:  This book is a must for any embroiders.  Spiral bound so it lays flat while working. Full color  step-by-step pictures for each stitch make it so easy to learn.   $34.50

 

Azstit2.jpg (8621 bytes)A-Z of Embroidery Stitches 2:  $34.50  A must have. Different stitches for embroidery clearly illustrated.

A-zflow.jpg (60902 bytes)A - Z of Embroidered Flowers:  $34.50.  A - Z series from Country Bumpkin.  This book has 100 blooms with step by step color photographs.  A great addition to you embroidery library.

 

 

Azthrpnt.jpg (121091 bytes)A-Z of Thread Painting:  $34.50:  The 12th book in the A-Z series with detailed step-by-step photos and directions for many embroidery stitches.

 

A-zcrcht.jpg (10394 bytes)A-Z of Crochet:  $34.50.    Stitches clearly illustrated and explained.

 

A-zknitting.jpg (58426 bytes)A - Z of Knitting:  $34.50

Azsew2.jpg (7809 bytes)New  A-Z of Sewing: $34.50.  Basic sewing and heirloom sewing techniques in easy to follow step by step
photos.   

a-zheirloom.jpg (7598 bytes)A - Z of Heirloom Sewing:  $34.50.  Finally the book we've been waiting for.    Loaded with photographs of heirloom sewing techniques and tips for the heirloom sewer.  A must for your A-Z library.

 

Azsew.jpg (121547 bytes)The A - Z of Sewing for Smockers:   $34.50 This is a must have book.   It has everything concerning construction of a smocked garment.  The step-by-step photographs will walk you through any technique.

 

Azcrew.jpg (13661 bytes)A-Z of Crewel Embroidery:  $34.50. The 8th book in the A-Z series.  Over 500 step-by-step photos and designs for Crewel embroidery.  Includes step by step photos for more than 45 stitches and techniques.  16 original designs with full size patterns.

Aznedlpt.jpg (143349 bytes)A-Z of Needlepoint: $34.50:  11th book in the A-Z Series:  1200 step by step photos with simple instructions for over 65 different stitches:  A multitude of interesting hints and tidbits.

 

A-zquilt.jpg (5824 bytes)A-Z of Quilting:  $34.50  Every thing that you need to know about Quilting.   Photos and detailed instructions.

 

Azribbon.jpg (106787 bytes)A - Z of Ribbon Embroidery: $34.50.  This book has every thing to do with ribbon embroidery including designs and step-by-step photos.

 

 

A-zstump.jpg (129381 bytes)A-Z of Stumpwork:  $34.50.   The 9th book in the A-Z series.  This book covers all aspects of stumpwork embroidery.   It has over 400 step by step photos along with detailed instructions and tips on stumpwork.

    

Azbead.jpg (6285 bytes) A-Z of Bead Embroidery  $34.50

 

 

Holiday Books

wschemb.jpg (45448 bytes)Wendy Schoen: Embroidery Designs for Christmas:  $15.00  Over 150 designs for shadow work and embroidery along with 2 alphabets.  A great embroidery idea book for the holidays.