Even More Stitches For Effect - $35.00
by Suzanne Howren and Beth Robertson. This is the third book in a great series of books by Suzanne and Beth. Like the previous two books, Even More Stitches for Effect has over 100 stitches beautifully diagramed and explained. Each stitch has an extensive review of all the different effects it can be used to achieve in a stitched design. There is an up-to-date thread list and embellishment list that is a great source of information. And, of course, there is the invaluable . Effect Index.. It serves as a master index, listing not only the effects for the stitches in this book, but also incorporating those from the previous two books. Together, these three books are the perfect reference books for helping stitchers to pick the best stitches to bring a canvas to life.  

Father B's 21st Century Book of Stitches - $30.00
by The Rev. Robert E. Blackburn, Jr. This is an update of Father Bob's classic Book of Stitches. Father Bob is a retired Episcopal priest who has been active in the needlework world for close to 35 years. In this latest spiral bound edition the reader will find 350 stitches, including many not seen in previous editions. Each stitch is diagrammed and includes helpful information. There are unique stitch combinations that would be a perfect showcase for using today's many varieties of threads and colors. This is a great book for stitch inspiration

Favorite Stitches - $35.00
By Brenda Hart. This book is a unique compilation of very unusual stitches. There are interesting stitches diagrammed today thanks to the computer, but many new stitched patterns are developed from mistakes made while trying to stitch one of the old patterns. These “mistakes” become creative variations of the original pattern. Explore these unique patterns collected by Brenda Hart.

How to Embroider - $6.50
The National Needlework Association.

How to Needlepoint - $6.50
By National Needlework Association, Inc. Small user friendly instruction book for the beginner, designed to acquaint the stitcher with basic canvas work techniques as well as a few fancy needlepoint stitches.

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Stitches for Effect - $28.50
By Suzanne Howren/Beth Robertson. This book provides stitchers with a tool for effectively using both decorative stitches and the wonderful array of threads available today. Not only does it contain beautifully executed diagrams of 100 popular stitches for canvas and fabric, but it describes the various effects that can be achieved with each stitch by using the multitude of threads available to today's stitcher. There is a complete section about 86 different threads along with three specialty indexes including a unique “Effect index.” We cannot seem to keep enough of these books in stock! 65 pages, softcover, spiral bound lays flat for easy use.

Stumpwork Embroidery - $35.00
By Jane Nicholas. Stumpwork is a 17th century style of raised, padded embroidery. These three dimensional embroidery techniques that have to be seen to be believed. Careful instructions and illustrations show how to bring to life spectacular gardens including fruits, flowers, animals, exquisitely detailed dragonfly, snail, butterflies, bees, and ladybugs. 20 projects. 216 pages, hardbound.

Suzy's Darn Stitches - $32.95
by Suzy Murphy. Inspired by the design patterns found in Scandinavian sweaters, Suzy Murphy has come up with delightful and unique darning patterns for stitching. Darning patterns stitch up quickly and make wonderful open backgrounds that tend to recede, and therefore do not overpower the main design of a piece. The book has a section of patterns suitable for borders and backgrounds. There are also a great collection of charming pictorial patterns such as Squirrel, Lighthouse, Seashell, Church, Fireplace, Stars, Hot Air Balloon and Pinwheel, to name a few. Stitched color models are pictured in the back of the book. On each page there are insightful and humorous tips from the author. She says in her introduction - . I hope these [tips] will bring you a few laughs, and provide you with some hints to make your stitching lives easier..

The Needlepoint Book (Second Edition) - $25.00
By Jo Ippolito Christensen. Very comprehensive book with charts and instructions for over 300 needlepoint stitches. How to create your own designs and many special designs...over 1000 illustrations.