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Embroidery
Supplies
Fine hand embroidery has long been
an integral embellishment used on heirloom and smocked garments. Elegant Stitches carries
a large selection of books, leaflets, patterns and design plates on everything from
delicate surface embroidery and shadow embroidery to silk ribbon embroidery. Additional packages of embroidery designs and collar
patterns with embroidery designs available on Collars, Etc.
page. In addition to the books listed below be sure to check out the
exquisite A-Z Series of books covering all
types of embroidery.
Each product is listed with the title, a
brief description, price.
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Included in this section are the
specialty threads used for fine hand embroidery and silk ribbon.
Please type in the color # you desire,
then click
to add to
your order. Color cards available for DMC embroidery floss and YLI silk ribbon.
Floche colors correspond to DMC colors.
Needles for fine hand embroidery can be
found in Embroidery Accessories.
Books/Leaflets
A-Z Books
Silk Ribbon
Embroidery Books
Design Plates
Embroidery Threads
Embroidery Accessories
BOOKS/LEAFLETS
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Shadow Work Embroidery DVD
with Wendy Schoen
The art of shadow
work embroidery is revealed in this DVD with step-by-step instructions! You
will learn to work the simplest of shapes to the more intricate designs.
This charming embellishment will surely become a favorite.
$39.00
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Basic Heirloom Embroidery DVD
with Wendy Schoen
This DVD will take
you through the very basics of hand embroidery, setting the foundation for a
variety of hand stitches. You will enjoy learning about the correct
supplies and methods for working several classic stitches. Before long, you
will be an expert at this timeless art form!
$39.00
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Jeannie B's Book of Heirloom Embroidery
Designs & Stitches
by Jeannie Baumeister
This wonderful book is
full of lovely Embroidery Designs, Stitch Instructions, Needle Information
and Tips to improve your stitching. Three projects, a Scalloped Bib,
Receiving Blanket and Buttoned Pillow Slip will be perfect to practice your
embroidery on. If you love embroidery, you will want this book. Soft-cover, 40 pages
$19.00
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The Embroidered Miniature Quilt
by Inspirations Books
Create a colorful miniature Baltimore quilt using surface
embroidery & stumpwork techniques, all explained with detailed instructions
& step-by-step photographs.
64 page soft cover book
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Grandma's Tea Towels
by Crabapple Hill
Set of seven embroideries with two border options
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Shadowwork Fun & Fancy
by Martha Pullen
This vast collection of
almost 300 shadowwork designs in a variety of sizes will have your needles
stitching from A to Z, around the world and back again. There are playful
designs galore for both girls and boys that you’ll be able to use long after
they have outgrown the baby stage. Elegant ribbons and medallion motifs,
crosses and borders as well as an alphabet with both upper and lower case
letters are sure to be the center of attention on projects for young and old
as well as home decorating décor. Soft-cover, 48 pages
$15.00
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Beautiful Embroidered Quilts
by the publisher of Inspirations
magazine
A collection of glorious
embroidered quilts to take your breath away. Australia's most talented
embroidery designers have beautifully combined the crafts of embroidery &
quilting to create these six magnificent quilts. Each design can be
easily adapted to any embroidery project. 450 step-by-step
photographs, full size patterns, clear construction diagrams & detailed
instructions bring these masterpieces within reach of embroiderers and
quilters of all skill levels.
143 page soft cover book
$39.98
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The Embroidered Patchwork Bear
From the
publisher of Inspirations Books
Outstanding photographs, exceptional instructions & unlimited inspiration -
everything you need to re-create this patchwork bear is contained within the
pages of this amazing book! Every seam line on the bear is lavishly
decorated with intricate embroidered borders and garden scenes, while small
floral motifs embellish the patches. The beauty of this book is that
these ideas can be easily adapted and used on a multitude of other projects.
$25.00
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Heirloom
Embroidery
by Michie Mooney
A great new book with
over 100 embroidery designs with instructions for classic embroidery
stitches, bullions and bridging (faggotting)
36 page soft-cover
$12.00
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Embroidery Designs for Christmas
by Wendy Schoen
Over 150 patterns depict
a delightful menagerie of cuddly creatures, reindeer, lambs, elves & pixies,
snowmen, angels, Santas & 2 delight holiday alphabets plus trees, bells &
candles. Perfect for shadow work, stem or outline stitch, satin
stitch, appliqué & long or short stitch. Direction for transferring
designs are included.
24 page soft-cover
$15.00
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Antique Embroidery
Compiled by Martha Pullen
Over 75 designs compiled by Martha Pullen from
circa 1900 - alphabet - silk ribbon and heirloom embroidery stitch guide
64 total pages.
$13.00
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How to Make "Handmades"
for your Baby
A re-print of a book first published in the
'50s, this is a treasury of design ideas for christening dresses, button-on suits,
rompers, sacques, bonnets, day gowns & dresses. Many techniques &
embroidery designs are given along with illustrated instructions. Paperback.
Black & white. 94 pages.
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A Treasury of Shadow Work Designs
by Judith Golson
Complete
stitching instructions, 3 collar patterns sizes 1 - adult and a collection of designs
ready to be traced onto your next project.
$ 8.00
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Bountiful Baskets
by Laura Jenkins Thompson
Twenty basket designs for
basic embroidery, shadow work, cutwork, broideris anglaise, satin stitching, & silk
ribbon embroidery inspired by antique linens dating from the 1920's
$5.00
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Bevy of Bows
by Laura Jenkins Thompson
Twenty bow designs for basic
embroidery, shadow work, cutwork, broideris anglaise, satin stitching, & silk ribbon
embroidery inspired by antique linens dating from the 1920's
$5.00
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Floral
Motifs
by Laura Jenkins Thompson
Twenty floral motifs
for basic embroidery, shadow work, cutwork, broideris anglaise, satin stitching, &
silk ribbon embroidery inspired by antique linens dating from the 1920's
$5.00
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Books/Leaflets
Silk Ribbon Embroidery Books
Design Plates
Embroidery Threads
Embroidery Accessories
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