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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,
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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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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Classic Embroidery Designs
A collection of wonderful embroidery designs. This is a
combination of her
previous patterns, Embroidery Designs I & II.
$10.00
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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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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!
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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.
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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
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Books/Leaflets
Silk Ribbon Embroidery Books
Design Plates
Embroidery Threads
Embroidery Accessories
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