Books

Check out Embroidery, smocking and sewing books listed to the left.  Also there are doll books on my doll page.

I strive to stock the latest in needlework books for my customers.  These are a few of the latest and best selling books and magazines.  Please refer to specific pages on the side bar to view more books on embroidery, smocking and sewing.

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.

Embroidered Silk Ribbon Treasures:  $24.99.  Helen Dafter.  This beautiful book has stitch instructions as well as 20 silk ribbon projects.  183 pages.

Monograms by Susan O'connor  $39.95.   A beautiful book that is illustrated well with many stitches used in monograms and embroidery.

  Beautiful Bishops:   $25.00.  From AS&E  Patterns from newborn to 6yr along with detailed construction instructions.  9 different smocking designs.  A great book.

Classic Smocking Designs:  This book from AS&E consist of 10 smocking designs taken from the early and out of print editions of Australian Smocking and Embroidery. $18.00. 

Australian Smocking and Embroidery    $17.00 each.        

  #77                   #78                   #79

  #80                   #81               #82

  Australian Smocking and Embroidery #83 $17.00. 

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 30 - present copy. (as supplies last)  $17.00.  Yearly subscriptions available for $70.00/year.  

Inspirations Magazine
$17.00 each.          

   #52                    #53                 #54

#55                      #56               #57

Inspirations 58 :  $17.00.   

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.  $17.00.  Yearly Subscriptions available for $70.00 per year. 

All available back issues of AS&E and Inspirations are always in stock.

The Embroidered Miniature Quilt,  $24.99.  New from Inspirations:  Create a colorful miniature Baltimore quilt using surface embroidery and stumpwork techniques, all explained with detailed instructions and step-by-step photographs.

Embroidered Christening Gowns:  $33.00.   

A must have for anyone who will be making special christening gowns or baby items.  Beautiful.

Embroidered Bags and Purses:  $24.99.  A collection of 16 embroidered bags and purses from Country Bumpkin with detailed embroidery photos and directions.   Beautiful

The Embroidered Village Bag:  $29.95.  This bag is a wonderful involved one of a kind project.  Each side of this bag is embroidered with a different scene with pockets and deep inside compartment.

A-Z books from Country Bumpkin 

A-Z of Crochet:  $34.50.   Now in stock.  Stitches clearly illustrated and explained.

A-Z of Knitting:  $34.50.  Now in stock.   Knitting stitches illustrated and explained.  

A-Z of Embroidery Stitches 2:  $34.50  A must have. Different stitches for embroidery clearly illustrated.

A-Z of Whitework Embroidery:  $34.50.  A beautiful book that focuses on the techniques of whitework embroidery. Photos and detailed instructions.

  A-Z of Quilting:  $34.50  Every thing that you need to know about Quilting.   Photos and detailed instructions.

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-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.

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.

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

The A - Z of Sewing:   $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.

The A - Z of Smocking: $34.50.  A must for every smocker. This is the book we've all been waiting for.

A -Z of Embroidery Stitches:  Inspirations Magazine.  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

A - Z of Bullions:  Inspirations Magazine.  This step-by- step guide to bullions is a great addition to any library.  Each character, animal or design is made with bullions.  Each design is given in complete detail down to the number of wraps to make.  You'll love it.  $34.50

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 - Z of Embroidered Flowers:  $34.50.  The latest in the A - Z series from Country Bumpkin.  This book has 100 blooms with step by step color photographs.  A great addition to you embroidery library.

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.

Creating Heirlooms for Baby:  Wendy Schoen:  $25.00.  This book which is a wonderful reference as well a  great pattern and idea book will be one of your favorites.  Wendy gives so much information on equipment, threads, needles, and construction and sewing tips.  There is a detailed stitch glossary, heirloom sewing techniques, and many patterns for children's garments. This book is sure to be one of your favorites.