While poking around the Antique Pattern Library I found a little gem from Anchor. It’s described as a small pdf but the collection of the “Anchor” Transfers for Embroidery Patterns is huge! This is a copyright free publication which at 112 pages contains a lot of patterns! There is no …
I have some exciting news to share as my next book will be released in July and is available for pre-order. Creative Stitches for Contemporary Embroidery, Volume 2 contains 114 more hand embroidery stitches with clear, step-by-step photos for both left and right handed people. The book contains loads of …
This is just a quick heads up to say that CherMyArt has generously reviewed my book Creative Stitches for Contemporary Embroidery on Youtube. It’s very complimentary and a great flick through. Thanks Cher! Also as a bit of news particularly for anyone that will be going through TAST withdrawls, next …
I have a huge surprise for everyone — drum roll….. I have another book out! Crazy Quilting for Beginners Handy Pocket Guide: All the Basics to Get You Started is a condensed version of my other book. It’s a beginner’s guide that covers all the basics – but just the …
Creative Stitches for Contemporary Embroidery: Visual Guide to 120 Essential Stitches for Stunning Designs is my latest book. For many years visitors to this site who use the stitch dictionary have wanted me to write a book. Well… I am pleased to say I have finally done it. It has …
Brainerd & Armstrong’s Embroidery lessons with colored studies, 1908 : latest and most complete book on the subject of silk embroidery and popular fancy work is available on the Internet archive. People who use a lot of floral motifs in their projects will find the section on “Lessons in embroidering …
In 1884 Mary Haehnlen wrote A Book of Fancy Designs for Ornamenting Oriental Work. It’s a little gem because it is full of vintage Crazy Quilt embroidery patterns. I bet she never thought that over a century later, women from all over the globe would be interested in it. To …
