American Samplers by Ethel Stanwood Bolton & Eva Johnston Coe
Donated by Cheryl Earp

Dover Publications, 1973, 416 pages
This "guide for study or identification of American samplers, traces the sampler from the 17th-century colonial period to 1830" in which the authors "describe individual samplers, and comment on particularly well-known sampler makers." 128 black and white illustrations are included.

Blackwork Embroidery Patterns by Jane D. Zimmerman
Donated by The Embroiderers' Guild of America, Inc.--Region

Jane D. Zimmerman Publications, 1985, 98 pages
Although this book includes no written instructions, it includes many, many illustrations of basic blackwork patterns and shows variations of that basic design. This would be a great "idea" book.

Holiday Celebration Designs by The Embroiderers' Guild of America, Inc.
Purchased by Gulf Coast Golden Needles

The Embroiderers' Guild of America, Inc., 1995, 108 pages
The 32 projects in this book cover a wide variety of embroidery techniques such as Armenian needlelace, Hardanger, Battenburg Lace, Blackwork, and more. Each project includes a list of materials needed as well as complete instructions.

Linen Stitches by Ginnie Thompson
Donated by The Embroiderers' Guild of American, Inc.--Region

Designs by Gloria and Pat, 1987, 108 pages
This book that covers the basics of stitching on linen. Linen Stitches includes detailed diagrams for forming various stitches as well as several small projects.

Pulled Thread Workbook by Mary Fry
Donated by The Embroiderers' Guild of America, Inc.--Region

American Crewel & Canvas Studio, 1978, 200 pages
Over 200 stitches are fully illustrated and graphed. Pulled Thread Workbook details stitches that can be worked on linen or canvas.

Stitches for Counted Thread Embroidery, Volume II-Dimensional Stitches by Mary D. Shipp
Donated by Cheryl Earp

HGSystems, Inc., 1995, 326 pages
Common stitches have been grouped into chapters including Buttonhole Stitches, Looped Stitches, Knots and more. Volume II includes many illustrations and black and white photographs.

Stitches for Effect by Suzanne Howren and Beth Robertson
Donated by The Embroiderers' Guild of America, Inc.--Region

Shear Creations, 1996, 65 pages
Detailed diagrams are included for decorative stitches such as Alicia's Lace, Burden Stitch, Cashmere, Reverse Scotch, Velvet, and dozens more.

The Open Canvas by Carolyn Ambuter
Donated by Cheryl Earp

Workman Publishing Company, Inc., 1982, 271 pages
This "encyclopedia of openwork techniques" is broken down into 43 individual lesson plans for 6 stitch families--Pulled Canvas, Needleweaving, Hemstitching, Filet, Hardanger, and Reticello & Hedebo. Over 300 stitches are described, each of which is photographed and diagrammed.

American Patchwork & Quilting by Better Homes and Gardens

This is your invitation to explore the rich diversity of the uniquely American folk craft. On every page in this colorful treasury, you can discover new sources for patchwork designs. You will learn how to create new projects from time honored, familiar motifs. Included are patterns and instructions for more that 200 projects, plus imaginative ideas for adapting, displaying, and sharing your favorite patchwork and quilting designs.

Simply Smocking by Jenny Bradford

Small projects, such as many detailed in this book, make excellent practice pieces for the beginner. They provide experience in a wide variety of stitches and, equally essential, experience in construction techniques. The book contains a wide variety of practical ideas for every level of ability. The projects, for example, using counterchange smocking can be completed without even pleating the fabric before smocking and they are very economical and easy to use. Skills covered in the book are materials, techniques, stitches, decorative frills and edgings, and assembling and finishing. Some of the many patterns include; lingerie bag and tissue pack, nightgown, spectacle case, sewing or jewelry roll, collars, and baby clothes.

Every Kind of Smocking edited by Kit Pyman

Smocking is one of the prettiest of all needlework techniques, giving homemade clothes that special finished look of professional craftsmanship. It is one of the easiest kinds of needlework to master and is never out of fashion. Beginning with the basics, this book explains the development of the traditional smock and the techniques of different stitches. There are also suggestions on how to create and develop your own patterns. This colorful, comprehensive volume contains everything you need to know about smocking, making you a part of the wonderful tradition of what is both an art and a craft.

Crewel published by Wm. Brigs & Co. Ltd of Japan

Provides you with 58 pages of stylized color pictures of crewel work that is a part of the collection in the Victoria and Albert Museum. Separate instructions are provided for many of the pieces and the collection of traditional bird, botanical, and animal life that one is accustomed to finding in fine crewel pieces. There are specific diagram instruction for the twenty-seven stitches used in this art. Although the text for the stitches are written in Japanese, the names of the stitches are written in English and the diagrams are very, very easy to follow. This book is interesting to look at, if just for the images that are reproduced from the museum pieces.

Bargello Sampler by Nancy Noland Kurten

Long ago a zigzag stitch often referred to as the flame stitch or Hungarian work enchanted the women of the land. Today this same vertical stitch worked in given patterns is more popularly called ‘Bargello’. There are several pronunciations, the most common being “bar-jello”! This workbook of ten patterns will teach you all about Bargello. It provides simple and accurate charts for all the patterns together with stitching instructions. Your complete sampler represents a vocabulary of Bargello. Next, you can use some of the basic patterns individually to create rugs, chairseats, and then be on to work designs of other authors or develop patterns of your own.

Stitches from Sylvia's Studio by Sylvia Campbell

Designed in June 1979, not only is this an appealing Bargello pattern, but a small study in how far the manufacture of fibers and materials have come. Warm As Gold and Cool As Silver utilize the warm and cool color wheels to create a principal 4-way design to suit your taste. The design is accented by the central joining stitches to emphasis the warmth of the sun or the cool of the ice by using gold and metallic fibers. At the time the pattern was designed, these fibers did not exist.....so the designer gives instructions on how to use “gold or silver kid or gold gift wrapping paper or aluminum foil. Whether you use the fibers of today or prefer to be a purist, you will find this a very eye pleasing design, complete with finishing, mounting and framing instructions.

Teaching Needlecraft by Cornelius, Doffek and Hardy

Teaching a skill well is not difficult if you have enthusiasm, thorough knowledge of the subject, clear outlines of what you want to teach, and detailed lesson plans. It is often said that a good teacher is born, not made, but even a born teacher needs planning and organizational skills. This book is written to help you avoid some of the pitfalls and problems that often plague beginning teachers. It helps to dispel ‘the first time nerves’, and to inspire you to go on reading your enthusiasm for the creative art of needlework. The authors give you hints for organizing a class and some suggested samplers. Diagrams and designs are furnished, and they also show you how to prepare class kits for your students and where to find supplies.

Linen Stitches by Ginnie Thompson

This small but effective flip-chart style book is only 109 pages, but is packed full of information and advise for stitching on linen. Basic cross-stitch is the focus, but is not the only technique addressed. Ginnie starts with the basic ‘how to thread a needle’ and carries you on through choosing fabric, compensation, and specialty stitches like the Nun’s stitch, and Wrapping the Herringbone. A treat to read and refer to.

The Open Canvas by Carolyn Ambuter
Donated by Cheryl Earp

Workman Publishing Co, Inc 1982, 271 pages
An instructional encyclopedia of openwork techniques. Needlework is an art that is as old as painting and sculpture, but it has only recently received recognition as such in this country. Classified as fiber art, it now demands that the embroiderer and artist be one and the same. The field of embroidery can be divide into three literal levels: surface, raised and open work. This book takes you through all three levels, teaching the art of stitching and vocabulary associated with Pulled Work, Needleweaving, Hemstitching, Open Canvas, Filet, Hardanger, and Reticello & Hedebo. Two samplers have been chosen to illustrate each family of stitches. Samples have a long and interesting history, having provided learning experiences long before books on the subject were written. They are a story telling......and best of all.....they never have to be finished and can be expanded almost indefinitely into future generations.

Stitches for Counted Thread Embroidery,Vol. 2 by Mary D. Shipp
Donated by Cheryl Earp

HGSystems, Inc,. 1995, 326 pages
This book is 300 + pages beginning with Chapter 10 of the series. The buttonhole or blanket stitch, and it’s variations and use. Chapter 11 is Other Looped stitches, and will teach you the history and uses of Cretan Stitch, Open Cretan, Closed Cretan and Scottish Variation, the Fly Stitch and so on. Learn Trellis Couching in Chapter 15, entitled Loose Ends. Or perhaps you would like to study Chapter 14 Knots.The book is a very interesting read, as well as instructional. The author has even taken the time, on many of the stitches, give a second diagram for the left handed stitcher. This talented group of people need not feel left out when reading this book.

True Gift, Video Library, Vol 3.
Donated by Cheryl Earp

In the Designers Series, True Gift, of the Stoney Creek Collection, is a beautiful gift sampler complete with video, charts and complete instructions included. Worked in cross-stitch with four spider roses the verse reads “ The Only True Gift Is A Portion Of Thyself".A truly beautiful expression of one’s feelings and love in gift form.

Florentine Embroider, The Craft of by Barbara Snook
Gift of Houston Embroiderers’ Guild

Published by Charles Scribner’s Sons, Inc. New York 1967, 96 pages
The term Florentine is used here to cover varieties of Florentine and Hungarian point. These two stitches a distinct by the type of design on which they are used overlaps to such extent that the two cannot be studied separately. Florentine stitch can be variously stepped, generally forming a zig-zag line, often referred to as Flame or lightening pattern.. Shown in both technique and many charted patterns the popularity of the two stitches have an important part to play in present day canvas embroidery.

American Quilts, The Smithsonian Treasury by Doris M. Bowman
Gift of Houston Embroiderers’ Guild

Published by Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington, D.C. 1991, 96 pages
This ninety-six page book of the history of quilting in America, along with beautiful full color pictures of quilts in the museums 300 + piece exhibition, is a must read for the beginner as well as the advanced quilter. One of the most popular forms of folk art, the quilt combines practicality with artistic expression and often reflects social concerns, family milestones, and patriotic fervor. In this book, the author present more than sixty quilts from the collection. Enlarged details make it possible to appreciate the fine stitches and ingenuity used in the creation of many of these exquisite pieces.

Published by David McKay Co., Inc., New York 1951, 162 pages
This small book include 31 chapters on the art of wire jewelry making. Taking you from the history of the art, and telling you how to find the tools and materials that you will need. From ancient designs to the art of making a belt, you will be amazed at the amount of information found in this book. Simple and elaborate designs for bracelets, earrings, buttons and cufflinks are provided; along with very good diagrams to step you through the process. There are also a few pages of photographs of jewelry made from some of the designs contained in the publication. A nice change to what we think of as needlework.

Joan Fisher's Guide to Embroidery by Joan Fisher
Gift of Houston Embroiderers’ Guild

Published by Triune Books, London, England 1973, 144 pages
A complete introduction to all traditional and national style, with Needlepoint, Smocking, Appliqué’, Quilting and over 200 illustration, 40 of them in color. A chapter is devoted to each subject, and gives clear instructions for the related stitches and techniques. These can still be used in their traditional arrangements, but they can be adapted, too, in modern application. Each chapter gives a number of attractive complete designs to make up.

Chinese Embroideries

From the DMC Library 1971, 48 pages
Taking you on a breathtaking journey through Chinese embroidery, DMC not only provide material lists and beautiful color pictures of each piece, but also provide graphs for you to copy and use with your project. Whether it be a butterfly, coy, fruit or a dragon, the shading and textures used will bring your subject to life.

Art Nouveau Embroidery by Lewis F. Day and Mary Buckle
Gift from Houston Embroiderers’ Guild

Published by Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. 1974, 261 pages
The ornate, flowing, delicate patterns we call art nouveau is the newest style - and also a very old style in embroidery. It is not just a fashion of the early 1900’s -- not just a beautiful nostalgic experiment -- but a classic art form we’ve only in recent years, begun to really appreciate and explore. You’ll be inspired by the rich illustrations of exquisite work from Europe and the Middle East, from Byzantium, from the Orient, from as long ago as the 15th century. But there is one small thing that may really attract you to the patterns and designs found here. The authors have included something you will not find nowhere else: as you turn the page, you see the reverse of the embroidery that was on the front---you will see the way it should look on the reverse side of your piece. This one small detail may tell you volumes about your own stitching, and how to perfect them, tan you ever wanted to know!!!

New Methods in Needlepoint by Hope Hanley
Gift from Houston Embroiderers’ Guild

Published by Charles Scribner’s Sons, New York, New York 1966 96 pages
Instead of investing in expensive materials and spending many hours in work, anyone can make decorative and useful accessories, cheaply, easily, and quickly, and best of all can finish them at home. With full instructions for 13 fun to make projects; i.e. purse, glasses case, tote bag, etc., you will find step by step illustrated diagrams and photos of each project. Looking for a beginner project or perhaps Girl Scout merit badges, therapy for young and old, or perhaps you need a quick but easy project for church bazaars and school fairs. This little book is packed full of ideas to meet those needs.

Early American Embroidery Designs by Mildred J. Davis
Gift of Houston Embroiderers’ Guild

Published by Crown Publishers, Inc., New York,1969, 159 pages
A beautifully illustrated, comprehensive book that covers the period just prior to 1700 and ending about 1825, the designs representing Colonial years gives an insight into apparel, household linens, bed hangings, curtain, and ‘other stuff’. Deeply immersed in traditional approaches, the book stresses the development of design in needle arts rather than the techniques or materials used. The book contains over 300 illustrations in black and white as well as color. With very little text, it is a pleasing visual journey back to the birth and development of our country and our art.

The Complete Book of Needlework and Embroidery by Winifred Butler
Gift from Houston Embroiderers’ Guild

Published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons, New York 1967, 196 pages
Living up to it’s name, this book provides both practical “how to” instructions and complete patterns for making many items. Not only does the author cover basic decorative stitches, but also some essential techniques for home sewing-- alterations, dress-making, upholstery, and slip covers, and many more. All are presented with clearly explained and illustrated with progressive diagrams. Giving you imaginative modern shortcuts, the reader will find that this book offers lucid instructions, ample and foolproof diagrams of stitches and techniques, and complete instructions for making many handsome items.

Creative Embroidery by Joan Nicholson

Published by Gramercy Publishing, New York 1955, 128 pages
In the day of mass produced objects, embroidery is ideally suited to personalize items. This book will show you how to combine traditional methods with new materials to produce lovely and exciting projects for today’s busy world. All basic and fancy stitches are clearly described and illustrated in easy to follow graphs and drawings. French knots, bullion, coral, rosette are only a few of the attractive stitches that become simple through words and pictures. Once mastered, these and other stitches allow you to find inspiration in ordinary objects and transform them to your own elegant and distinctive designs.

SY Med Fantasi by Vibeke Lind
Gift of Houston Embroiderer’s Guild

Published by Host and Son, Denmark 1956, 48 pages
Looking for something out of the ordinary, then try this little book. Just because it is written in the Danish language shouldn’t scare you away. Beautifully charted, with pictures not only of the stitches, but also finished projects. They say music transcends all languages, well, needleart requires only pictures an a project to work on. Flowers, borders and even children and their pets are worked in these examples of work from far away.

Basic Book of Embroidery by Jane Simpson

Published by Crown Publishers Inc. 1973, 128 pages
This book is a complete introduction to the craft of embroidery. The author, in fully illustrated instructions, shows how to sew the basic embroidery stitches, and also explains the techniques of transferring designs and mounting finished work. With clever use of bead and colour which is shown in the book, anyone can follow the step-by-step instructions for making 24 beautiful designs. The book is especially good for children who are beginning their craft.

American Heirloom Bargello by Millie Hines

Published by Crown Publisher, Inc. 1977, 80 pages
An inspiring book that takes the designs from quilts, coverlets, and Navaho rugs and transforms them into beautiful Bargello. From sunburst to geometrics, 54 pages of color pictures show the wonders of our American heritage. This would be a wonderful tool for therapy or children.

A New Look at Bargello by Carol Cheney Rome
Gift from Houston Embroiderer’s Guild

Published by Crown Publishers, Inc. 1973, 80 pages
Giving the history of the stitches as well as the origin of the fibers makes for an interesting and educational book. Borders, tartans and many others can be found in this small but powerful book. The author has a good mix of color and black and white pictures, but the most thoughtful thing is that she enlarged the pictures approximately x6 so that the reader can see the definition and texture of the stitching.

Rug Making by Better Homes and Gardens
Gift of Houston Embroiderer’s Guild

1980, 95 pages
Even if you are a novice with a crochet hook or knitting needles, you will find these rugs a cinch to make. Knowledge of just a few basic stitches will give you spectacular results.....and this is achieved by using all those scraps of fabric that you have in your stash. Braided and Rag rugs, Hooked and Needlepoint, and special techniques such as weaving and finishing are covered in this exciting little book. You will also find instructions for making Needlepoint doll house rugs in both Indian and Chinese designs. There is something for everyone here.

U.S. State Flowers in Counted Cross-Stitch by Gerda Bengtsson

Published by Von Nostrand Reinhold Co. 1977, 96 pages
Designs is counted cross-stitch had it’s beginnings in Denmark, but has fast become a popular needle art method in the United States. This book although written and published in Denmark, is quite easy to read in English. There are 41 color charts for the flowers, that is because many states share the same flower.. They are very colorful and very easy to follow.

Complete Guide to Needlework by Reader’s Digest

1979. 502 pages
This book is chock full of everything you ever wanted to know about needlework and then some. Appliqué, to Quilting, to Lacework, and Macramé, and Rug making it has wonderful color pictures of finished projects and well as color and black and white pictures of diagrams and patterns. In the Readers’ Digest style, it is very comprehensive and easy to follow.

Complete Guide to Sewing by Reader’s Digest

1976, 528 pages
Taking one from the basics of selecting tools and fabric, all the way through cutting, fitting, and construction, this book is a breeze to follow. It also has chapters on Sewing for the Home, Tailoring Techniques, and Sewing for Men and Children. It is full of color pictures and diagrams, making it a great tutorial for sewing.

The Complete Book of Knitting & Crocheting by Golden Hands

1973, 284 pages
Whether you are an old hand at knitting and crochet and just looking for new ideas and inspiration, or even if you have totally forgotten how to “cast on”, this is the single most important volume that you can read. From beginners to advanced artists, you will find information that is important to the project you are working. It is the perfect read for the woman who wants to create clothes with flair and individuality or decorative furnishing for the home.

Christmas Stockings in Cross-Stitch by Kooler Design Studios

Published by Better Homes and Gardens 1992, 128 pages
Big surprises do come in small packages, as you will see when you paruse this wonderful book. Chocked full of Christmas stockings, complete with patterns and designs, and grids to help you design your own. But Santa is working overtime in his workshop on this one. You will also find card holder pockets. pendants, ornaments, wreath adornment, pillows....but the piece de resistance is a gift tag. What a wonderful idea to let the person know that you had special thoughts of them at this magical time of the year. Truly a delight they will talk about and display for a long, long time.

One Hour Cross-Stitch

Published by Oxmoor House 1992, 144 pages
How many cross stitches can be formed in an hour? That thought provoking question led to this book filled with great small designs that can be accomplished in about 60 minutes. To keep the finishing time minimal, most designs are worked on pre-finished fabric made especially for cross-stitch. From tea towels to hearts on a sweatshirt, from ABC’s to lions and tigers on a little ones rompers; we live on the waters edge, so how about sunglasses, a radio, and shells on a beach bag. The ideas are endless, and if you need suggestions, then this book is the one you need to consult. Inexpensive ideas, that will let that special someone know, that you put extra thought into the gift, personalized just for them.

American Sampler Study Box -Berry American Sampler - A 19th Century Style Sample by Leslie Graham
A gift from Alma Harrison

This Study Box may be copied for EGA Chapter and Member usage only. Starting with the supply list and legend, this sampler begins with the preparation of your linen and working of outer border. Good graphics allow you to see placement of specialty stitches, as well as verse and a personalization band, which allows the stitcher to say anything she wants. There is also a section helping you to create your own band sampler. Instructions include design, layout, designing a poem sampler: a house sampler; a pictorial sampler; Pennsylvania German Sampler. All information in very straightforward and easy to follow.

Silver Splendor by Janet Salerno

A Group Correspondence Study Course 1994, 30 pages
This project will provide you with the fundamentals of blackwork embroidery as well as beading techniques. The book includes a teacher profile, as well as a well prepared introduction to technique. You will learn the correct order to working your piece, as well as being given handy tips to follow. Written in 3 sessions, the first deals with a center beaded motif with stems, and 3 different borders. Session 2 will teach Large Blackwork Flowers, Diamond Flowers with beads, and a Zig Zag Pattern. Session 3 will lead you through the Beaded Corner Motif & Beaded Flower Design. Also in this session you will be given great suggestions on finishing.

Treasured Elegance by Janet Salerno

An EGA Correspondence Course, 1993, 42 pages
This Hardanger project will provide a review of basic techniques, and opportunity to expand you knowledge, and many pleasurable hours of stitching. Taught in 4 sessions, you will learn Kloster Blocks and become familiar with the Master Pattern. Session 2 teaches Eyelet and Satin Stitches. Session 3 teaches the Double Wave Stitch, Dove’s Eye, Needleweaving, and how to cut those threads. The last session will teach Filling Stitches and finishing of your piece.

Petite Hearts by Judy Whitman

Petite Hears is a needlepoint sampler worked on #17 linen canvas and is 6.25 x 5.75 in size. You will be working with a number of fibers and techniques such as Medici, perle coton, DMC floss and Balger. The heart has always been a symbol of love, friendship, courage and loyalty. The use of the heart in folk art can be trace back to the 17th and 18th century. This piece is designed with traditional stitches, couching, pulled thread and Laidwork. It is suitable for a small pillow, framed picture, a small box top, or it could be used in a tray.

Ivory Hearts by Judy Whitman

Twelve hearts enclosed in a simple, but pretty border, show how changing fibers for texture and diminution make a simply sampler elegant. The finished size is 9”x10” and can just as easily be worked horizontally as vertically. There are seven types of fibers and trims used on the hearts. Each heart is a different stitch such as Satin Heart, Bargello Heart, Mosaic Heart, ... ending with Hearts inside the Heart. A lovely gift for Valentine, a little girls room or just to tell someone that you care. The easy to follow instructions will make this a very quick and easy project to stitch.

20th Century Embroidery in Great Britain to 1939 by Constance Howard
Donated by Elizabeth Finger

Published by Batsford Book, 192 Pages
Embroidery in the mid-Victorian age was regarded as a useful means of passing the time; a pleasant but trivial hobby. However, towards the end of the nineteenth century, it began to command some respect and by the 1930’s it had become an are with leading embroiderers highly regarded as talented artists and showing work in important exhibitions. This change in the status of embroidery and embroiderers is traced chronologically by the author, for the Great Exhibition of 1851 to the outbreak of the Second World War.

History in Stitches, Series 1

Published by The Embroidery Studio, 80 Pages
Let your needle take you through time as you stitch your own quality heirloom form one or all of the thirteen projects presented in this book. Designs are by well know designer such as Shay Pendray, Dixie Lehrmitt, Pat Rozendal, and others. Designs include a bookcover, “Tree of Life” by Ledie Bond; a wedding pillow, “With This Ring”, by Shay Pendray; blackwork “Reflections in Stitches”, by Marion Scoular ; “No “K” Sampler”, designed by Barbi McPhee. The 13 designs have very good photographs and diagrams, plus finishing advise by the designers. Each project is rated for difficulty from one to four stars with one star being easy and four stars being an expert stitcher.

Princess Nadine, An Easter Egg Heirloom to Treasure by Catherine Coleman

This is an actual design with material list, chart and color picture. Shaped as an Easter Egg for hanging on a tree or laying in a basket, the beautiful diagonal design of the egg could easily be expanded to your desired shape, (rectangle, square, circle or heart. In any of those shapes it would be easily finished as a tray insert, ornament or box top. (It will fit nicely in Plain & Fancy Heart Box) This is one is a series of egg designs that are worked on canvas and then can be finished on a 6” styrofoam egg. The design is worked from the upper right to lower left in diagonal stripes using a variety of fibers and stitches. There are wonderful graphs and instructions plus easy to follow instructions for finishing as an egg.

Stitchery Under Southern Skies

Published by Nut-Kracker Needlework Press, 110 Pages
Here is your chance to experience the talents of ten designers of Canvas Embroidery. Within this showcase of projects you will be introduced to basic, intermediate, and advanced stitching techniques. Our designers are “teachers”. These projects were written with the intent that they be shared, and what could be better than expanding you own creative self while stitching a lovely keepsake in fiber. Designs include: “Sparkling Cummerbund” by Krys Kohutiak; ”Cloisonné Floral Spray” by Sue O’Neill; “Moss Rose Box” a 3-demintional by Rena M. Gordan, and many others. You will also find several pages of technical tips, finishing suggestions, a bibliography, and material suppliers, just in case your local shops don’t have the suggested materials.

Needlepoint By Design, Variations on Chinese Themes by Maggie Lane

Published by Charles Scribner’s’ Sons-New York, 115 Pages
“Maggie Lane’s book is a modern “breakthrough” book in the technique of the ancient, joyful, and beautiful craft of needlepoint. Her graph method, if patiently and faithfully followed will insure precisely-executed design. It is, if on can use the word, scientific---every inch of the work is counted out on the canvas. And this of course makes everything come out beautifully even. “ from the forward written by Clare Booth Luce. Needlepoint by Design introduces the author’s method of working directly from a charted design onto an unmarked canvas and give completely worked-out, large scale graphs for 24 Oriental inspired designs that, with clear directions, even an inexperienced stitcher can easily follow. Interchanging the central motif and border shown in most of the graphs makes possible over 90 designs for pillows, rugs, small accessories and more. Finishing tips and special directions for blocking and sewing fabric back to needlework are also included. This book adds something new, fresh, and extremely stylish to the needlepoint repertoire. Having been born in China, of missionary parents, Maggie has a deep appreciation of Chinese art and tradition, and she has made Oriental design her speciality.

Creative Crewel Embroidery by Judy Jeroy
Donated by Sallie Pate

Published by Lark Books, 128 pages (including index)
Crewel -- the art of embroidery with wool--has been a perennial favorite with needle artist since the 17tyh century. Traditionally, the designs are worked with wool yarn in the subtle colors of natural dyes and in motifs taken from nature, such as flowers, vines, leaves. and small animals. Today’s crewel artist enjoy a much wider range of materials and designs. Chenille, silk and blended fiber yarns often tempt the needleworker away from traditional wool yarns, while geometric and representational designs often look great stitched in traditional crewel wool. This little book is a storehouse of knowledge both for the beginner and experienced crewel stitcher. From a short history to the tools of the trade, you will also find a stitch dictionary reviewing more than crewel stitches to expand your creative options. There are complete instructions and more than 150 step-by-step illustrations to guide you. In the Gallery, you will find 25+ pages of beautiful color picutures to show you how your inspiration for your own crewel designs are taken from everyday life as well as nature. If for no other reason than to view the “Gallery”, this is a must read book.

Counted & Canvas Embroidery Stitches Resources for Teachers, Volume Two
A gift from EGA Education Department to All Chapters

23 pages (including index)
This new book, (published in 2003) is packed with wonderful diagrams that may be used and copied by chapters, and was created to give the chapter teachers a resource in the creation of classes to be presented to the chapter. There are 40 diagrams that are used frequently in designs, but often give the impression of being a hard technique to master. The categories are: Slanted and Straight Stitches (10), Crossed Stitches (9), Outline and Line Stitches (4), Edging and Filling Stitches (3), Hardanger Stitches (4), Pulled Stitches (6), Other and Composite Stitches (3). Ranging from a simple cross stitch to the ever popular Queen and Bullion Knot Stitches, these diagrams are some of the best produced for lesson planning or learning for your stitch notebook.

Country Ribbon Crafts by Cookie Lyday
Donated by Sallie Pate

Published by Sterling/Chapelle Books, 143 pages
Cookie created Beyond the Garden Gate, a company that wholesales her ribbon crafts. The business began in 1992, when she became intrigued by the possibilities of wired ribbons. She worked with different techniques, but says that she was “too lazy” to sew. Then she discovered fabric glue and ever since her work has thrived. She finds her ribbon craft creative, relaxing, fast and easy, portable, inexpensive, and most of all FUN!!” Topics covered in this delightful book are: Floral Jewelry (3), Napkin Rings (4), Wedding Accessories (3), Garden Accessories (3), Country Christmas (4), Home Decor (7). From pillows to purses, throw pillows to wedding pillows, the book not only contains the diagrams and charts, but also a full color picture of each finished project. For those of us who are not “metric” inclined, Cookie also includes a metric equivalence chart. As an example of the contents, Chapter 3, Wedding Accessories gives instructions for the following for the bride in your choice of Daisy, Roses, or Lilly of the Valley: organdy garter, ring pillow, bookmark, shoe clips for the brides shoes, or barrettes or combs for her hair. If you love ribbon work or would like to learn, this is a must read.

McCall’s Treasury of Needlecraft
Donated by Sallie Pate

Published by Simon and Schuster, New York, 367 pages
For beginners and experts alike, this book contains over 900 photographs of needlework. It is a complete guide to the arts of embroidery, knitting, crocheting, quilting, tatting, sparkle and glitter, needlepoint, appliqué, and other fancy work. It gives you stitch by stitch instructions for making a variety of clothes, gifts and decorations for the home. Although published in 1960, the timeless tips and basic instructions are just as good today as they were then. Three bonus topics in this book. They are: Care and Repair of All Needlework, Washing and Blocking; Threads for Embroidery, Crochet, Tatting, and Knitting; and Yarns for Knitting and Crocheting.

Shakerspun, Book 100

Published by Bernat, 21 pages
This short booklet has 16 Shaker-type knit patterns. They include sweaters for both adult and children, ranging from cardigan to full length for the ladies. Stylish and timeless for the person who loves to knit. There is also a “Hints for Better Knitting” page, which also gives a size chart for men's, women's, misses, junior and children sizes. A small book, packed with a lot of information.

Glitter ‘n Luster

Published by Bernat, 26 pages
This small book is packed with classic beauty in knit style for the ladies. Featuring designs for bulky yarns that knit fast, fast, fast. It features styles designs for sequins, pearls, and rhinestones for high fashion knitters. Remember those sweaters we see in the stores with pearls and rhinestones knitted on the bodice........you will learn how simple it is to do those techniques when you read this booklet. The booklet was published in the 1960’s but the designs are those timeless ones that we seek out in the fall and winter.