Embroidery crafts

"e;Pattern Sources Of Scriptural Subjects In Tudor And Stuart Embroideries"e; explores the colourful history of embroidery, focusing on the sources of design of "e;scriptural"e; subjects in English needlework during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

"e;Spool Knitting"e; is a classic guide to knitting toys, dolls, and children's clothing using empty spools and pins.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

This vintage book contains a catalogue of examples of Jacobean embroidery, including simple instructions for reproduction, detailed descriptions, practical tips, and more.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

"e;English Domestic Embroidery"e; is a detailed account of the history and development of embroidery in England from the sixteenth to the eighteenth century.

This is a classic article on Greek embroidery, especially that found on women's chemises.

"e;Fancy Aprons and Sunbonnets"e; is a classic guide to making a variety of traditional women's aprons, with chapters on hat making.

"e;Embroidery Most Sumptuously Wrought"e; takes a look at historical Dutch embroidery, focusing on exquisite examples contemporarily held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

"e;Ancient Russian Ecclesiastical Embroideries"e; is a fascinating treatise looking at the history and development of embroidery in Russia, with a special focus on that which is related to the church.

This vintage book contains a comprehensive manual of embroidery, with information on all aspects of the subject from designing to finishing.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

This vintage book contains a short guide to Persian embroidery published by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

Learn how to create exquisite, delicately embroidered silk ribbon flowers, including foxgloves, roses, hydrangeas, delphiniums, primroses, geraniums, irises, poppies.

Channel your love for the outdoors and build your stitching skills by learning how to embroider stunning textures, patterns, colors, and 3D elements in this must-have guide for both beginner to advanced crafters!

Embroider a menagerie of 30 adorable animals!

A visual encyclopedia of stitches, the Big Book of Embroidery is the essential, go-to reference guide for embroiderers.

DIY Embroidered Shoes is a must-have title for any hand stitcher's library.

Express yourself with embroidery!

Presented in a quick and easy-to-understand format, this essential guide includes 30 favorite embroidery stitches to practice and inspire creativity!

It's the ultimate sourcebook for stitchwork practitioners!

I started crocheting when I was a teenager, because my grandmother did.

I do not know how long ago embroidery started but I think through the centuries, women have turned to needlecraft and embroidery for pleasure.