Try embroidery successfully with this clear guide offering all the stitches and techniques with easy-to-follow diagrams and a fun-loving attitude. Packed with essential techniques and more, this compact guide is the ideal introduction to embroidery. Whether readers are just beginning or looking to refine their skills, this book provides everything needed to stitch with confidence. It starts with a detailed overview of selecting fabric and thread, preparing materials, transferring designs, and mastering key techniques. At its core, the book offers clear instructions for 25 common stitches and their variations, each supported by easy-to-follow diagrams. For those ready to explore more creative stitching, it also covers advanced techniques like bead and sequin embroidery, tapestry, punch needle, and more. A valuable reference that will support stitchers long after their first stitch!

• Pages: 96
• Softcover
• 100+ color photographs and illustrations
• Size: 7" x 9"

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An updated, expanded volume of inspiring quilt patterns from an organization dedicated to honoring US military veterans—including 12 new projects. Inspired by the idea that quilts can honor and heal, the Quilts of Valor organization is committed to gifting quilts to service members and has awarded over 408,000 quilts to date. To celebrate their mission to "cover military touched by war," All-Star Quilts of Valor shares inspiring quilt patterns from well-known quilters, which you can use to craft your very own patriotic quilt. The second edition of this bestselling volume is revised to include updates about the quilts’ impacts on veterans and 12 additional patterns. Plus, a new spiral binding (often requested by quilters) makes it even easier to use! Each quilt includes clear, easy cutting and assembly instructions, materials lists, and diagrams. This book will empower community groups, military family members, and quilters at any level to make patriotic quilts for special service members or to donate to honor a worthy Quilts of Valor recipient. 192 pp. | 70 color images, patterns, & diagrams | PB

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Just in time for America’s 2026 semiquincentennial, reveals the significance—especially for women—of commemorative quilt making through 250 years of US history. Quilts were not just lying on beds during America’s history; in fact, they were sewn specifically to celebrate all of the nation’s important birthdays, anniversaries, and celebrations. Quilt historian Sandra Sider’s book explores the history of commemorative quilt making from the 1876 US Centennial to today, showing how it has acted as a tool for preserving stories, bridging cultural divides, and celebrating important moments both local and national—an easily accessible “scrapbook” in cloth. Includes • overviews of commemorative quilting as it fits in with many of US history’s key time points, • 200 photographs showing the history of and striking variations within the quilting art form, and • explanations of how quilt making intersects with sociopolitical eras, such as the civil rights movement and the women’s rights movement. Made by patriotic women early in our country’s history, by today’s most cutting-edge quilters, and by many other Americans, these quilts help us reinterpret diverse elements of US society, including women’s roles, racial equity, civic pride, and more. 256 pp. | 197 color & b/w images | HC

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A quintessential part of American art and culture, quilting has long expressed our history. Now is the perfect time for art enthusiasts, quilters, and history lovers to enjoy these 250 new quilt interpretations focused on the state of Virginia's history. The quilts, created by award-winning fiber artists and accomplished amateurs, reflect Virginia's 250 years in the US in a remarkable way. These stitched creations use fabric to highlight Virginia's nature, science, history, people, involvement in the Civil War, maps and boundaries, and more. From Ella Fitzgerald to Dave Matthews, from Chapstick to peanut farms, from the Underground Railroad to America's railroad industry, the quilts deliver a new perspective. In conjunction with the prestigious Virginia Quilt Museum's mission to cultivate and preserve the quilting arts in Virginia, these quilts were expressly made for the US semiquincentennial. Grouped into themes of "Power of Place," "Unfinished Revolutions," "Virginia Experiments," and "We the People," the quilts capture history in a remarkable way, using countless types of fabrics, materials, styles, and interpretations. Now Virginia is not only for lovers but is also for marveling at our quilted history. 256 pp. | 250 color photos | HC

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Connect to the wildlife of seven North American ecosystems by stitching these 52 beautifully accurate designs, from bears to manatees to prairie dogs and more. With this fun collection of projects in field-guide format, stitch your favorite animal, bird, fish, and plant species based on the ecosystems you love or live in. Organized according to seven North American ecosystems—desert, mountain, forest, waterways, prairie, ocean, and urban—the 52 beautifully accurate designs by naturalist Jessica Kemper include popular species (think bears, manatees, and river otters) and some that are less well known or are potentially threatened. Beginner-level patterns coexist with intermediate and advanced patterns to appeal to all embroidery lovers looking for stunning new designs. Learn the materials, stitches (including the one-of-a-kind "fur stitch," which renders mammal fur beautifully!), and techniques to complete an embroidery project from start to finish. The simpler designs require just a few hours. Measuring approximately 3 to 4 inches, the creatures are perfect to adorn any stitchable surface. A denim jacket with a snappy alligator? A cap featuring a herring gull and ocher sea stars? A tote sporting a Gila monster among desert plants? Or perhaps there's a shirt pocket calling for a badger with a red-winged blackbird. These designs bring nature anywhere and allow you to wear your favorite wildlife species sustainably.

• Pages: 144
• Publish Date: 04/28/2025
• Size: 7.36in x 0.78in x 10.16in
• Hardcover

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A book that demystifies quilt design principles and teaches readers how to apply them. This colorful book clarifies graphic design concepts as they relate to quilts. It allows modern quilters (and any quilters) to learn the definition of “design” and how to use design, or not, when creating a quilt. Instantly putting quilters at ease, the vivid pages richly illustrate each concept, using photos of fabric pieces, threads, and quilts. Award-winning quilt artist Irene Roderick knows from decades of workshop teaching that an accurate, academic approach to design is essential. Even for the entirely intuitive modern creations she's so well known for. Learn the elements of design such as line, shape, form, and color. Next up: the principles of design such as balance, variety, movement, and repetition. For each design concept, Irene shows it to you using quilts: her own quilts and those of her workshop students. Plenty of practice is included, and to bring each concept to life, actual quilt pieces are arranged and rearranged in varied ways. As Roderick shows, a quilt is constructed of three layers, and each can use different design elements in distinct ways. Clear, easily understandable text and visuals are specifically aimed to be effective for quilters of all levels of expertise. 200 color images

• Publish Date: 04/28/2025
• Pages: 160
• Hardcover

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12 quilt block designs to craft your personal story quilt, plus shared quilter stories and more quilting projects, in this community-themed quilting book by internationally renowned award-winning teacher Victoria Findlay Wolfe Foreword by quilting thought-leader Meg Cox, author of The Quilter's Catalog Victoria Findlay Wolfe is an award-winning quilter, artist, and teacher whose designs balance traditional, modern, and art-quilting styles. In The Quilting Experience, she shares twelve original block designs for quilters to create their own unique "Experience Quilt", or story quilt. Each block represents a profound life theme such as Friendship, Aging, Celebration, and Grief, to let crafters reflect their personal life narrative. Clear instructions for each block allow for multiple size and color variations. Also included are: • Thought-provoking, poignant, and amusing stories shared by diverse quilters, to illuminate each Quilting Experience life theme • 11 additional projects for quilts and pillows, with lessons and tips on techniques like efficient partial seam construction, to collage together blocks of various sizes beyond a basic grid layout • A Foreword by quilting thought-leader Meg Cox, emphasizing how diversity among quilters offers strength to all Connect through the stories of a diverse community of quilting bees as you're life's journey takes visual shape with The Quilting Experience.

• Pages: 240
• Size: 8.5in x 11in
• Publish Date: 09/28/2024
• Hardcover

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A fully illustrated comprehensive volume that will be a go-to resource for every embroider with 290 stitches in 15 stitch families, thorough instructions, and detailed diagrams as well as complete instructions for more than 90 embroidery projects. Learn the basics of embroidery and all the stitches and techniques you'll need. Then practice, explore, and experiment to master this ancient art and make it your own. Use this timeless and coprehensive guide to seek solutions to many of the most common embroidery issues. Learn how to get started and know what embroidery materials and threads to use, what stitches are best, and what patterns you should follow. In this encyclopedic work, expert embroiderer and teacher Martine Biessy shares traditional needle embroidery techniques that were formerly passed down orally from generation to generation. Whether you are taking your first steps as an embroiderer or want to expand your knowledge or discover new techniques, this comprehensive volume guides you step by step. You'll get • 290 stitches and techniques, classified by 15 major families; • 90 projects to make with the stitches you master; • detailed instructions and precise diagrams; • information on the threads, tools, and equipment you'll need for proper embroidery techniques; and • special sections on smocking, embroidering on canvas and wool, using embellishments like beads and ribbons, and embroidering text and numbers. Embroiderers of every skill level will treasure this invaluable resource and will keep it at hand permanently for easy reference.

• Pages: 416
• Size: 8.5in x 10.25in
• Publish Date: 11/28/2024
• Hardcover

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A gentle introduction to the calming art of embroidery! Slow down and experience the therapeutic benefits of slow stitching with these 12 charming embroidery projects for absolute beginners and beyond! Written by popular fiber art designer and author Celeste Johnston, the projects focus on uplifting messages, lovely florals, and the comfort of home. From fluffy sweaters and stacks of books to gentle affirmations and meditative mandalas, you’ll feel the warmth with every stitch. Each project includes a detailed reference photograph, step-by-step instructions, a full-sized perforated pattern, and everything you need to know about stitches, thread, and materials. It’s a perfect book for beginners and advanced stitchers alike! • 12 Skill-Building Embroidery Projects: Enjoy a diverse array of cozy subjects that gradually build your skills as you work through them. • Easy-to-Follow Stitch Diagrams: Every stitch, floss color, and strand count is provided in an all-in-one labeled reference image for each project. • Reflection and Encouragement: Inspiring quotes, reflective journal entries, and mindful prompts enhance the relaxing benefits of stitching. • Practice and Guidance: With a cozy quilt sampler project to help you practice each stitch and a complete stitch guide that explains every stitch, beginners will have no trouble diving right in! • Full-Sized Patterns: Expertly designed full-sized patterns for each project are presented on perforated pages for easy use as well as in downloadable form. So put the kettle on, gather your stitching supplies, and enjoy the relaxing process of creating these twelve cozy embroidery projects. It’s time to start stitching!

• Pages: 168
• Size: 7.75in x 9.5in
• Publish Date: 08/28/2024
• Hardcover

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Teaches two beautiful Japanese sashiko styles not found in other books: kogin and hishizashi. Sashiko's beauty is understandably popular, and here's the first book on stitching two little-known traditional styles: kogin and hishizashi. Japanese expert Keiko Sakamoto—who began her intensive study of them while living in the American Midwest—explains these intriguing decorative embroidery styles. • 31 projects, with step-by-step photo instructions, range from a simple bookmark to advanced wall tapestries • Increasing project difficulty levels satisfy both novices and experienced sashiko stitchers • Photos of vintage pieces, many rarely seen outside museums, showcase the craft's origins in northern Japan • For ongoing reference and use, includes one of the most extensive libraries of traditional kogin and hishizashi pattern templates to be found anywhere (80 and 200 templates, respectively)

• Pages: 160
• Publish Date: 06/28/2023
• Hardcover
• Dimensions: 7-3/4in x 9-1/2in

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With this complete guide to whitework embroidery, discover why white is the new black! Learn the timeless charm of whitework embroidery, and see why it's one of the few types of needlework that has rarely gone out of style. These 15 gorgeous designs, each with a project to show it off, demonstrate how whitework uses white (or sometimes off-white) on a white or off-white background fabric. The designs come to life not through color, but through the visual texture and sculptural effects your stitches create. Learn four of the most popular types of traditional whitework embroidery—Schwalm embroidery, Ajour, Hedebo, and drawn threadwork. The projects here are easy to make, including table linens, pouches, wearables, and more, and are designed to fit perfectly with today's sense of beauty. Here's your opportunity to easily take up whitework embroidery. Includes a complete how-to stitch guide and full-size patterns.

• Size: 7 1/4" x 10 1/8"
• Pages: 112
• 300 color images and patterns
• Publish Date: 03/28/2023
• Softcover

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This stitchery spree through nature with Juno gives you a new way to experience your embroidery: be open, be intentional, follow your own way, and then—like adding magic—watch your stories and ideas express themselves on your fabric. Juno encourages you to open your senses to embroider beyond the visual, and 24 examples of her lovely botanical designs offer you inspiration plus projects to decorate your everyday life with your stitchery: clothing, purses, bookmarks, blankets, and more. The projects include full-size patterns, instructions, and reminders NOT to use instructions too much! As Juno reminds us, freedom of spirit makes for your best meditative stitching: "It’s hard to immerse yourself in a project when you’re trying to stitch exactly as you envision or when you’re concerned with efficiency." Whether your outside walks include foxes, wild donkeys, hedgehogs, squirrels, or polar bears—or five different breeds of cats?—the quirky, whimsical renditions Juno offers here are captivating. She also shares designs from fragments of nature created by the sea, sky, and mountains. Try an aerial view of a beach full of vacationers, or a white slope of silent skiers. How about sharp-textured mineral crystals like amethyst and amazonite? Tell your own stories and express your own spirit with thread.

• Size: 7 1/4" x 10 1/8"
• Pages: 112
• 300 color images and patterns
• Publish Date: 03/28/2023
• Softcover

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Stitch on the bright side with these sixteen adorable embroidery projects for absolute beginners and beyond! Written by popular fiber art designer and author Celeste Johnston, this book features uplifting projects that focus on positive messages, the beauty of nature, and simple pleasures. Inside you’ll find: • 16 cheerful embroidery projects that build your skills as you work through them • A sunny sampler project to help you practice each stitch • Easy-to-follow stitch diagrams • Inspiring quotes and creative prompts to enhance the relaxing benefits of stitching • Expertly designed full-sized patterns for each project From fresh florals and farmer’s market favorites to adorable chickens and nature scenes, you’ll be smiling with every stitch. Each project includes a detailed reference photograph, step-by-step instructions, a full-sized perforated pattern, and everything you need to know about stitches, thread, and materials. The perfect book for beginners and advanced stitchers alike!

• Pages: 168
• Author: Celeste Johnston
• Dimensions: 7-3/4in x 9-1/2in
• 300 color images
• Hardcover

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Everything you need to join in the modern stitching revival! Learn 12 beautiful stitching projects from Celeste Johnston of Lemon Made Shop, whose hand-stitched houseplants, flowers, and animals, as well as uplifting words, have won her a worldwide following. First you'll learn the essentials, like what fabrics work best, how to transfer your patterns, and using the correct posture to avoid strain as you stitch. Next move on to 12 modern projects to make, organized so that you start simply and build skills as you move through the book. These lovely stitched adventures include Botanical Trio, French Knot Flowers, Desert Night, Cuppa Wildflowers, and more. This book is perfect for creative people who are drawn to the well-publicized calming and creative benefits of stitching. And if you're already a sewing or needleart enthusiast looking for a new medium to craft in, this approachable book is what you need for a thoroughly enjoyable embroidery experience.

• Pages: 168
• Author: Celeste Johnston
• Publish Date: 02/28/2021
• Dimensions: 7.75in x 0.9in x 9.5in
• Hardcover

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The queen of the craft Amy Oxford offers to beginners and advanced crafters alike a one-stop resource! This is the guide you’ll keep at your fingertips while you learn, and throughout your punch needle adventures for years to come. Enjoy Amy’s amazingly effective instruction, tips, inspiration, and in-depth info about every aspect of enjoying punch needle rug hooking. Create her colorful contemporary pomegranate project and gingko project, and learn to skillfully turn your work into long-lasting treasures like wall hangings, chair pads, rugs, cushions, stair runners, and whatever else your imagination can dream up. Enrich your work with fascinating info on things the other books don’t include: the top secrets about the craft that beginners need, and careful step by step photo instructions for doing it right—from choosing your first project’s materials, to creating a lovely result the first time, finishing techniques, mounting, adding complexity, and making your own designs. Enjoy the history of the craft of rug punching, gorgeous photos of works by today’s biggest names, fun interviews with top makers, how to handle the unexpected, and much more.

• Pages: 208
• Author: Amy Oxford
• Publish Date: 11/17/2020
• Dimensions: 9.88in x 0.31in x 8.5in
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A must-read for Civil War enthusiasts and quilters seeking accurate information on reproducing Civil War quilts. The stories of fourteen extraordinary Civil War quilts and the women who made them bring you face to face with the drama of war and its effect on thousands of lives. Some of these quilts tell love stories, others relate the determination of women seeking an active role in the war effort, but all represent efforts to support the fighting men. The book contains patterns and information for making "block by block" or "potholder" quilts, with 40 traceable quilt block patterns with templates for hand piecing or rotary cutting for machine piecing. This second edition also features a lively discussion of the Jane Stickle quilt, one of the most famous quilts made during the Civil War.

• Pages: 192
• Author: Don Beld and Pam Weeks
• Publish Date: 02/28/2020
• Dimensions: 11in x 0.82in x 8.5in
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Rug hookers, seamstresses, and all who love traditional textile crafts will delight in this book, examining a much-loved but little-published historic art form of penny rugs. Learn the history of penny rugs, how they were made, and where they originated, illustrated with wonderful antique examples. Color illustrated instructions walk you through basic skills to create a penny rug, with advice on materials to get you started. Patterns provide you with wonderful designs, including charming sheep, watermelon, crows, and the tulips and hearts so beloved in primitive arts. Additionally, various basic penny rug outlines will help you on your way to creating your own appliqué masterpieces.

• Pages: 64
• Author: Janice Sonnen
• Publish Date: 06/28/2010
• Dimensions: 8.3in x 0.2in x 10.9in
• Softcover

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For the 15% of the population who usually are left out of stitching instruction manuals, this book is a wish-come-true. Sally Cowan, a left-handed professional dressmaker, writes sympathetically for left-handed sewers. Forty varieties of straight, back, caught, blanket, buttonhole, chain, knotted, cross, couching, satin and laid filling stitches all are illustrated by 96 clear drawings of progressive steps.

• Pages: 61
• Author: Sally Cowan
• Publish Date: 10/25/2010
• Dimensions: 6in x 0.3in x 8.8in
• Softcover

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