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.

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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 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
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

 

NEW
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

 

Alphabets to Embroider
Iron-on Transfers

by Leisure Arts

Embellish & personalize with colorful embroidery as you add that special "wow" factor to your home & wardrobe.  The 20 creative alphabets in this book make getting personal fun & easy.  Transfers are ready to iron on to everything from t-shirts and jackets to pillow cases & baby bibs.  Apply letters directly to fabric then you are ready to embroidery.  Each transfer can be used three or more times.
36 page soft cover book

$ 8.95

 

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

 

Monograms
by the publisher of Inspirations magazine

A beautifully presented guide to applying exquisitely hand stitched monograms to enhance and personalize modern day items.  Contemporary applications illustrated in this book include cushions, napkins, bridal bag, towels, blankets, sheets.  Many of the projects in this book can be adapted for different uses.  Learn, in step-by-step photographs, how to produce the various forms of stitching, what materials to use, and where to place a monogram.  A range of alphabets from cross stitch to padded satin stitch are also supplies.  136 page soft cover book
$38.99

 

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

 

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

 

The Art of Madeira Embroidery
by Lillie McAnge
For the beginner or the accomplished stitches.  A history of Madeira embroidery.  Beautifully illustrated step-by-step diagrams for all the basic embroidery stitches.  Exquisite linens to inspire the reader.  Madeira linen projects to try.  108 page hard cover book
$49.95

 

Simple Embroidery
by Marilyn Green
A friendly guide to the ins & outs of embroidery.  Combine the 11 basic stitches in this book to create anything - but - basic projects.  Simple instructions, useful sewing supplies & tons of design ideas.  It's everything you need to embroider anything you want.  Not intended for children under 8 years.   47 page soft cover book, 10 skeins of floss, 2 embroidery needles, hoop, fabric, 3 pages of reusable iron-on designs.
$21.95

 

The Embroidery Stitch Bible
by Betty Barnden

An essential reference for embroiderers wishing to improve their technique and add new dimensions to their work.  Over 200 embroidery stitches are featured, from basic cross stitch & chain stitch to more complicated couching, laid work and drawn thread work.  Stitches are arranged according to their use, make it a simple task to find the one you need & each is explained in full with photographs & easy-to-follow diagrams.
256 page hard-cover

$29.99

 

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

       

 

Classic Embroidery Designs
A collection of wonderful embroidery designs.  This is a combination of her
previous patterns, Embroidery Designs I & II.

$10.00

 

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

 

Temporarily Out of Print
CREATING HEIRLOOMS FOR BABY
by Wendy Schoen

A complete pattern assortment which includes day gown, round yoke dress, high yoke dress, 2 sun suits, 3 bonnets, christening gown and much more. Includes embroidery techniques, heirloom machine techniques & complete instructions. This is a gorgeous book with lots of color photos - a must have for your heirloom library!

$24.98
 

 

 

Heirloom Embroidery for Boys
by Wendy Schoen

This beautiful book is filled with lovely embroidery designs & projects geared for little boys but equally suited for girls. Full color pages intermixed with black/white text pages. Beautifully illustrated. Great Madeira appliqué technique book.

$ 19.98

 

 

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Shadow Embroidery I
by Karen's Stitchery

Over 60 designs in various sizes & X-mas stocking pattern. Nautical flags, script & geometric alphabets, floral & border designs and designs for babies & X-mas, etc.
$ 8.50

        

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Shadow Embroidery II
by Karen's Stitchery

Over 50 designs, most in 3 sizes. Floral & border designs, fruit and designs for babies, X-mas, etc.
     $ 8.50

    

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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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