(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best embroidery books

i like a lot of old/antique/primitive patterns but big samplers and ornate works aren't really my style so i like to pull smaller motifs and stitch them by themselves; i feel like it gives them a fresh, modern twist that fits my aesthetic. i've done a number of them but these are the first to be ironed and framed. eventually i plan to hang them along with some other very simple works as a gallery wall.

the small bird i found as a chart on pinterest. the other two came from books of charted designs i found on amazon; either this one or that one:)

all are stitched on 28 count linen with 2 strands of floss.

I love Karen Shaughnessy's books. I've done a lot of the patterns from her New Crewel Motifs book and they are great if you are just getting back into embroidery.

Books!

Donna Kooler's Encyclopedia of Needlework

Embroidery Techniques and Patterns

A-Z of Embroidery Stitches

A-Z of Embroidery Stitches 2

Color Confidence in Embroidery

Needle Painting Embroidery: Fresh Ideas for Beginners

This is nothing close to an exhaustive list of all my needlework books, but I think these are the relevant ones for you. =)

Definitely look into her work. She’s a true genius. I recommend these books the most, https://www.amazon.com/Needle-Painting-Embroidery-Beginners-Milner/dp/1863514201/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=trish+burr+embroidery+books&qid=1565936902&s=gateway&sprefix=trish+bu&sr=8-2

https://www.amazon.com/Colour-Confidence-Embroidery-Milner-Craft/dp/1863514260/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=trish+burr+embroidery+books&qid=1565936918&s=gateway&sprefix=trish+bu&sr=8-3

https://www.amazon.com/Long-Short-Stitch-Embroidery-Collection/dp/1863513523/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=trish+burr+embroidery+books&qid=1565936918&s=gateway&sprefix=trish+bu&sr=8-5

Here’s her website, https://trishbembroidery.com

I just got this book: http://www.amazon.com/Ready-Stitch-Borders-Michaela-Learner/dp/1844489094/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1405872437&sr=8-3&keywords=ready+to+stitch
I'm about 2/3rds through a cross stitch project right now, but I'm looking forward to trying something a little different. This book has iron on patterns and illustrated instructions for various stitches... and they're pretty :-)

I got into it by browsing a hobby section in a bookstore actually and a i picked out a book for beginners. this one actually

it came with patterns and iron transfers for basic ideas. There are also loads of youtube tutorials that are really easy to follow. I would totally recommend trying it out.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Made-France-Cross-stitch-Marjorie-Massey/dp/1742666442/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t/275-2607020-5688747

From this book, all of her patterns are absolutely gorgeous!

People are always surprised when I tell them I embroider on my walk to work, but it helps me pass the time and I’ve only run into a lamppost once!

Pattern is September from “A Year of Embroidery” by Yumiko Higuchi: A Year of Embroidery

Needle minder is from Red Gate Stitchery: Red Gate Stitchery

I've got a Victorian needlepoint book that has similar designs, here's a link to it amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0517027801/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_J4VtDbQBDJV38

I got this book for my birthday and I can’t wait to try some projects! https://www.amazon.com/Embroidered-Landscapes-Embroidery-Layering-Stitching/dp/1863514740/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1549910824&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=landscape+embroidery&dpPl=1&dpID=61Bs0r72p5L&ref=plSrch

I found this book, which is about tiny embroidery:

https://www.amazon.com/Tiny-Stitches-Buttons-Patches-Embroider/dp/1611806631

The design is from Aimee Ray's book Doodle Stitching

Pattern source

I'm planning on doing a post with photos once I get everything washed and blocked. I just wrapped up a lace receiving blanket, and I've been knitting up tons of booties, hats, and a pair of soakers. I've also been embroidering onesies with iron-on patterns from Doodle Stitching.

ETA: My yarn stash had been hiding out in the closet that will become the baby's, so I had to organize it and move it to my closet. Here's the result.

Thank you! I've learned a lot of embroidery just by doing things and trying things, but I also learned from my mom, various books and tutorials, and for this particular project I read this book: https://smile.amazon.com/Little-Flowers-Silk-Organza-ribbon/dp/1782211047/ref=sr_1_13?keywords=silk+embroidery+book&qid=1565126866&s=gateway&sr=8-13

I also learned a lot about tambour beading techniques, I sadly couldn't use the tambour needle with this project, I wish I could have!