New Books in the Library

We have a few new titles in the library - some purchases and some donations. Check these out:

Adams, B. A schoolgirl’s work; samplers from the Spencer Museum of Art. 746.443sam

Examples of historic samplers, with a few projects based on them.

Blomkamp, H. Crewel twists; fresh ideas for crewel embroidery. 746,446

Some new ideas for a traditional technique

Briscoe, S. Japanese Sashiko inspirations. 746.46

More projects for this attractive work.

Delage-Calvet, A. Made in France; cross stitch and embroidery in red, white and blue. 746.443 cro

Delightful, and not just for cross-stitchers.

Gubbini, Bruno. Punto antico, 6. 746.443gen

The newest of the Punto antico series, this time in English as well as Italian.

Holmes, V. The machine embroiderer’s workbook. 746.44mac

Not a new publication, but good basic information

Morris, K.The beading answer book. 746.5

Experienced beaders may know most of this; for the rest of us there are lots of tips.

Nelson, P. Creative machine stitching. 746.44mac

Again, not new but with some different ideas.

Rosenstand, E. Hardanger. 746.443har

A dozen delightful projects from a Danish embroiderer.

Stanton, Y. Mountmellick embroidery inspired by nature. 746.44whi

Comprehensive information, and projects

Stanton, Y. Ukrainian drawn thread embroidery. 746.443gen

Instructions, patterns and some history.

Happy stitching,
Diana