Embroidery Books and Patterns

Recapture the charm of days gone by with this popular vintage embroidery pattern featuring Southern Belles from the antebellum time period. This pattern includes 12 iron -on transfers, and instructions for finishing the quilt. Completed quilt measures approximately 46" x 57"

Discover a treasure chest filled with authentic embroidery patterns from classic magazines and needlework catalogs of days gone by. From birds and bunnies to flowers and fruit, hundreds of retro-cool designs are accompanied by gorgeous color photographs, stitching advice, and four step-by-step projects. This is the perfect inspiration for creating a thoughtful gift or new family heirloom. Author: Suzanne McNeill; Design Originals; 224 pages; softcover.

Adapted from a Depression Era crib quilt, Playtime Pals features delightful embroidered animals surrounded by bright 1930s-style fabrics. These colorful blocks are sure to attract baby's attention, and you will enjoy how easy this quilt goes together. Completed size of the quilt is approximately. 39" x 56". (Please note: this is the pattern only.)

This handy laminated reference guide offers you a variety of basic embroidery stitches, variations, and combinations to be used as seam coverings for your crazy quilt. Add your unique touch to variations for: blanket, bullion, backstitch, chain, chevron, couching, cretan, cross, feather, fern leaf, fly, French knot, herringbone, lazy daisy, pistil, running, sheaf, stem, and straight stitches. Then combine them for more creative options. With bonus spider and web motifs, common Victorian symbols of good luck. 12 pages in a laminated accordion fold booklet. 

Follow the crazy quilt road with Kathy Seaman Shaw! You loved Stunning Stitches for Crazy Quilts, and we now bring you 350 more techniques perfect for use in crazy quilting projects. Kathy guides you through templates to get fantastic seams every time. Discover more seams in this collection, with taller and wider options to fill complex areas of your quilt. You will find instructions on creating embroidery stitches, including the stitches from her first collection. Author: Kathy Seaman Shaw, 143 pages.