The Needlework of Mary Queen of Scots
Swain, Margaret
Ruth Bean Publishers, Carlton, Bedford, UK, 1986
ISBN# 0-903585-22-7
For those interested in Elizabethan needlework, one would need to look at the work produced by this Queen, especially during her captivity and association with Bess of Hardwick. Good historical research of both her life & her needlework, including canvaswork, slips, & pictorial embroidery. IB
Intermediate
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The Needle’s Excellency
The Needle’s Excellency
Mallett
Mallett, London, 2000
A private catalogue produced by Mallett whose chief executive is Lanto Synge. A few pieces are 16th C and many are 17th C examples of needlework and textiles. Wonderful pictures and commentary includes information on threads and stitches. Useful for the researcher or Advanced needleworker. SB
Advanced
The History of English Embroidery
The History of English Embroidery
Victoria and Albert Museum – Barbara Morris
HMSO , London, 1961
Pamphlet with black and white pictures. Good overview with nice set of technical notes on pictures. Useful for research generally even though most of the items appear in other books. SB
Intermediate
The Evolution of Samplers…Embroidery and Sampler Time Line…A Four-Hundred Year History of Sampler Making
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The Evolution of Samplers…Embroidery and Sampler Time Line…A Four-Hundred Year History of Sampler Making
Bennett, Eileen J.
The Sampler House, Jenison MI, 2001
Ms. Bennett has traced the history of the sampler and embroidery. It is presented in timeline format and the first 10 pages are pre-1600. As a compendium of research it helps put many of the developments of society and embroidery in perspective. SB
Intermediate
The Embroidery Patterns of Thomas Trevelyon
The Embroidery Patterns of Thomas Trevelyon, Pp. 1-38 plus plates
Nevinson, J. L.
The Walpole Society, Glasgow, 1966-68
A chapter in the 41st volume of The Walpole Society publications, sets out a wonderful commentary about Thomas Trevelyon and his pattern book of 1608. Included are 197 embroidery patterns. Thanks to Francesca von Hesse for pointing out this wonderful embroidery pattern source. SB
Intermediate
The Embroiderer’s Story: Needlework from the Renaissance to the Present Day
The Embroiderer’s Story: Needlework from the Renaissance to the Present Day
Beck, Thomasina
David & Charles, Devon UK, 1995
ISBN# 0-7153-0238-8
Excellent for getting a feel of the life and work of a person who embroidered both as a hobby and professionally. While only a small portion of the book related to pre-1600 it is a good work for getting some perspective on the craft. SB
Intermediate
The Embroiderer’s Garden
The Embroiderer’s Garden
Beck, Thomasina
A David & Charles Craft Book, Newton UK 1987
ISBN# 0-7153-0691-X
Beck melds her interests in gardens and in embroidery to bring an understanding of where the designs for both overlap. Embroidery of plants, gardens, mazes and other garden elements are shown through various centuries. This book will especially interest those interested in Tudor and Elizabethan embroidery. SB
Advanced
The Embroiderer’s Flowers
The Embroiderer’s Flowers
Beck, Thomasina
David & Charles, Devon UK, 1992
ISBN# 07153-9901-2
Recommended for those interested in Elizabethan period. Beck melds her experiences in embroidery, gardening, and lecturing (12 years for V&A) into one well-illustrated & well-written text of how flowers have been used from the time of Elizabeth I to present day. She tends to generalize; be mindful of what’s period because dates are often omitted where we would desire them. IB
Intermediate
The Creative Art of Embroidery
The Creative Art of Embroidery
Snook, Barbara
Hamilton Publishing Group Ltd., London, 1972
ISBN# 0-600-31752-8
Good overview of embroidery techniques. The book contains clear diagrams and suggestions for non-period practice pieces in each area. A good book to gain a breadth of working knowledge in each technique area. The leap from this book to period style projects would be minimal. SB
Beginner
The Complete Stitch Encyclopedia
The Complete Stitch Encyclopedia
Eaton, Jan
Quarto Publishing Ltd., London, 1986
ISBN# 0-8120-5731-7
A great book to carry with you as a reminder of how-to or what a stitch will look like when completed. Clear diagrams, but the reader needs a basic understanding of embroidery to have the text be really useful. SB
Intermediate