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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.   Click on cartaddsml.gif (1624 bytes) to add an item to your order. If you are looking for a particular design or would like more information on any product click Contact Us and we will be glad to help.

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 cartaddsml.gif (1624 bytes) 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

NEW
Mastering Shadow Work Embroidery
with Wendy Schoen
Never before has an embroidery book been this extensive. Wendy's expertly drawn diagrams are geared to almost every level embroiderer. 7 embroidery designs, beautiful vignette and close-up photography, pages of step-by-step diagrams, full sized (1-2-3-4-6) Polka Dot Pets Pattern, Boy & Girl Versions; Detailed construction diagrams, Color keys and stitch diagrams
Companion Digitized Embroidery Disk for Machine Embroidery (sold separately)
In conjunction with the book are 5 full size patterns now available

$30.00

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

$ 20.00

 


Grandma's Tea Towels
by
Crabapple Hill

Set of seven embroideries with two border options

$ 7.50

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

       

 

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.

$19.00

 

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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 

Books/Leaflets
Silk Ribbon Embroidery Books
Design Plates
Embroidery Threads
Embroidery Accessories

 

 

 

 


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