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I learned to embroider when I was a kid, when everyone was really into cross stitch (remember the '80s?). Eventually, I migrated to surface embroidery, teaching myself with whatever I could get my hands on...read more

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Needlework Books

 

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Here’s my list of needlework and hand embroidery books that I’ve reviewed on Needle ‘n Thread. Books on surface embroidery, cutwork, white work, needlelace, crewel, needle painting, goldwork, and a variety of other techniques are all included, each with a thorough description and review of content.

These are needlework books that I’ve found inspirational and useful, and I hope the review helps you see whether or not a specific book is suited to your tastes and interests in needlework before you make an investment in it.

 
 

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  1. I had an old book that I found at a garage sale (for 25centes!) and I think it was put out by DMC. It was thick and hard covered, and it had all the stitches in it you could ever want and explained with pictures. I lent it to someone and never got it back. Does anyone have any idea what that book was? If you can help, Thanks! Patty

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  2. Hi, Patty. DMC did put out a book (over 100 years ago, but still available in reprints) called The Complete DMC Encyclopedia of Needlework. Reader’s Digest also put out a comprehensive guide to needlework – it’s available used and in reprints. They are both large books, and cover a plethora of techniques. I’ll see if I can find a good price out there somewhere and post the link for you. Sorry you lost yours!

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  3. I found a Reader’s Digest “Complete Guide to Embroidery Stitches” a few months ago at Borders. It’s a smallish hardcover about an inch thick. Not sure if this is a totally new book or a new edition of the one you mentioned, but it’s readily available and covers a couple hundred stitches, with clear photos and diagrams for every single one.

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  4. thanks for the reviews! I do own more than a dozen books which I bought because of the cover and the title, but were totally not worth buying.
    It was the mistake of being unexperienced, when i was starting to build my own library of needlework books. But now, I learn to read reviews, and your reviews are the best!

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  5. hi,
    i found this site very useful, but im unable to work by seeing on pc every time, i need one a-z emb book, im in india, can u recommend me any a-z hand emb book which is available in INDIA pls, thanx

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  6. Dear Madam,
    Thank you for publishing a good n useful website for us..Can you please tell me where to buy A-Z embroidery book in India. Am the begineer and I wish to learn embroidery..Can you please tell me..

    Thank you

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  7. Hi,
    A-Z Books are available in India through Landmark, Strand Book Stall and also through Variety Book Depot.

    Variety Book Depot is the wholesaler for India. The link
    varietybookdepot@rediffmail.com

    I have ordered books through all the 3 sources and have received the books within a few days.

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