My Needlework Reference Library

Craft books, etc., are for reference only.

BEADING

 Bead Embroidery
  A-Z of Bead Embroidery by A Quilter’s Resource
  Bead and Sequin Embroidery Stitches by Stanley Levy
  Beaded Dimensional Embroidery by Helan Pearce (Milner Craft Series)
  Beadwork Basics by Ann Benson
  Beadpoint by Ann Benson
  Beautiful Beaded Embroidery by C&T Publishing
  The Art of Bead Embroidery Technique, Design, & Inspiration by Heidi Kummli and Sherry Serafini

 Magazines
  Bead and Button Magazine
  Beadwork Magazine
  Jill Oxton Beading and Cross Stitch Magazine

 Pattern Books
  Beaded Wild Animals by Design Originals
  Beadweaving Accessories by Takako Sako
  Fantasy Beaded Bags by Deb Bergs published by Design Originals
  Far Away Places by Suzanne Cooper
  Rain Forest Beaded Bags by Deb Bergs published by Design Originals
  Spirit Bags by Deb Bergs published by Design Originals
  Wild Things by Valerie Hixson

 Reference
  A Beader’s Reference by Jane Davis
  A Fringe and Edge, Tassel and Trim Primer by Vicki Star
  Art of Seed Beading by Elizabeth Gourley, Jane Davis, and Ellen Talbott
  Back to Beadin’ by Barbara E. Elbe
  Basics of Beading by Sara Cantrell
  Beaded Embellishment by Amy C. Clarke & Robin Atkins
  Beaded Jewelry with Found  Objects
  Beading with Cabachons by Jamie Cloud Eakin

  Beadwork Basics by Ann Benson
  Creative Bead Weaving by Carol Wilcox Wells
  Mastering Beadwork A Comprehensive Guide to Off-loom Techniques by Carol Huber Cypher
  Right -Angle Weave Beading by Carole Rodgers publisher Design Originals
  The Beaded Garden by Diane Fitzgerald
  The Complete Guide to Beading Techniques
  The New Beadweaving by Ann Benson

BRAZILIAN EMBROIDERY
My Lady Flowers
Primavera The Art of Brazilian Embroidery by Maria A. Freitas
Sunshine Treasures by Cheryl Schuler publisher JDR Brazilian Elegance
Take A Stitch by Rosalie M. Wakefield
Tropical Flower Garden by Rosalie M. Wakefield
The Art of Dimensional Embroidery by Maria A. Freitas 

CROCHET
Beautiful Lace published by Nihon Vogue
Crochet Lace publisher Nihon Vogue
Encyclopedia of Crochet by Donna Kooler
Gorgeous Crochet Laces for Interior Decoration published by Ondori
Laceworks by Yoko Suzuki Publisher Nihon Vogue
My Crochet laces by Y. Suzuki Publisher Ondori
Pineapple Lace published by Nihon Vogue
Simple Pineapple Crochet publisher Nihon Vogue
White Crochet Lace publisher Ondori

CROSS STITCH

 Magazines
  Jill Oxton Cross Stitch and Beading Magazine
  Stoney Creek Cross Stitch Collection Magazine

Patterns (Books)
  A Cross Stitcher’s Oriental Odyssey by Joan Elliott
  Cross-stitch Designs from China by Carol Phillipson

 Leaflets/Patterns of Favorite Designers  
  Chatelaine
  Design Works Crafts
  Dimensions
  Dragon Dreams
  Drawn Thread
  Elizabeth’s Designs
  Golden Kite
  Heaven and Earth Designs
  Ink Circles
  Just Nan
  Lavender and Lace
  Lesa Steele
  Mill Hill
  Mirabilia
  Paula Vaughan
  Pinn-Stitch
  Rosewood Manor
  Serendipity Designs
  Shepherd’s Bush
  Stab and Stash
  Stoney Creek
  Teresa Wentzler
  victoria Sampler

GENERAL EMBROIDERY

 Magazines
  Inspirations Magazine

 Reference
  Embroidered Gardens by Helen M. Stevens
  Embroidered Knot Gardens by Owen Daview and Gill Holdsworth
  The Myth and Magic of Embroidery by Helen M. Stevens

JAPANESE/CHINESE EMBROIDERY
Chinese Embroidery Traditional Techniques by Josiane Bertin-Guest
Painting With A Needle by Young Yang Chung
The Techniques of Japanese Embroidery by Shuji Tamura
The Ultimate Sashiko Sourcebook by Susan Briscoe
Traditional Chinese Designs Iron-on Transfer Patterns by Barbara Christopher published by Dover Books

KNITTING
Encyclopedia of Knitting by Donna Kooler
The Knitting Answer Book by Margaret Radcliffe
The Knitting Experience Book 1 Knit by Sally Melville
The Knitting Experience Book 2 Purl by Sally Melville
The Knitting Experience Book 3 Color by Sally Melville

NEEDLEPOINT
Beadpoint by Ann Benson
Needlepoint by Elian McCready
The Ehrman Needlepoint Book by Hugh Ehrman
The Needlepoint Book by Jo Ippolito Christensen

ORIGAMI
Origami for Christmas by Chiyo Araki
Origami Paperfolding for Fun by Eric Kenneway
 

 QUILTING
 
 Applique
  Applique Basics Flower Wreaths by Karen Kay Buckley publisher American Quilting Society
  Applique Delights by Becky Goldsmith and Linda Jenkins publisher C&T Publishing
  Artful Album Quilts by Jane Townswick publisher That Patchwork Place
  Conway Album Quilt by Irma Gail Hatcher publisher American School of Needlework
  Courtship Quilts by Janna L. Sheppart publisher That Patchwork Place
  Fancy Feathered Friends for Quilters by Susan McKelvey publisher American Quilting Society
  Favorite Applique # Embroidery Quilts by Betty Alderman publisher American Quilting Society
  Garden Party Applique Quilts that Bloom by Cynthia Tomaszewski publisher That Patchwork Place
  Hand Applique by Mimi Dietrich publisher That Patchwork Place
  Red and Green An Applique Tradition by Jeanna Kimball publisher That Patchwork Place
  Strawberry Fair Quilts with a Country Flair by Elizabeth Hamby Carlson publisher That Patchwork Place
  Tea in the Garden by Cynthia Tomaszewski publisher That Patchwork Place

 Asian Inspiration
  A Bouquet of Quilts publisher C&T Publishing
  A Floral Affair publisher C&T Publishing
  Asian Elegance by Kitty Pippen publisher That Patchwork Place
  Circles of the East by Kumiko Sudo
  East Quilts West by Kumido Sudo
  East Quilts West II by Kumido Sudo
  Fabled Flowers by Kumiko Sudo
  Fantasies and Flowers: Origami in Fabric for Quilters by Kumiko Sudo
  Folded Flowers: Fabric Origami with a Twist of Silk Ribbon by Kumiko Sudo
  Japanese Inspirations by Janet Haigh publisher That Patchwork Place
  Japanese Quilt Blocks to Mix & Match by Susan Briscoe
  Japanese Quilts by Jill Liddell and Yuko Watanabe
  Quilting with Japanese Fabric by Kitty Pippen publisher That Patchwork Place
  The Changing Seasons Quilt Patterns from Japan by Jill Liddell
  Winter Wonders publisher C&T Publishing

 Color
  Color Magic for Quilters publisher Rodale Press, Inc.
  Color Play by Joen Wolfrom

 Crazy Quilting
  An Encyclopedia of Crazy Quilt Stitches and Motifs by Linda Causee publisher American School of Needlework
  Crazy Quilted Heirlooms and Gifts by J. Marsha Michler publisher Krause
  The Magic of Crazy Quilting by J. Marsha Michler publisher Krause
  Treasury of Crazy Quilt Stitches by Carole Samples publisher American Quilting Society
 
 Embellishment
  Creative Embellishments publisher Rodale Press, Inc.
  The Magic of Crazy Quilting by J. Marsha Michler publisher Krause
  The Quilter’s Directory of Embellishments by Sally Holman
  The Stori of Beaded Embellishment by Mary Stori publisher That Patchwork Place

 Fabric Origami
  Fabled Flowers by Kumiko Sudo
  Folded Flowers: Fabric Origami with a Twist of Silk Ribbon by Kumiko Sudo

 Magazines
  Asian Fabric Magazine
  McCall’s Quilting Magazine
  Quilter’s Newsletter Magazine
  Quilting Arts Magazine
 
 Patterns/Techniques
  50 Fabulous Paper-Pieced Stars by Carol Doak publisher That Patchwork Place
  Bargello Quilts by Marge Edie publisher That Patchwork Place
  Brandyberry Cottage by Brandywine Designs
  Christmas Delights Quilts that Celebrate the Season by Jaynette Huff publisher That Patchwork Place
  Critters Dancin in the Moonlight by Brandywine Designs
  Dresden Plate publisher the American Qujilting Society
  Easy tash Quilts by Carol Doak Four publisher That Patchwork Place
  Seasons of Quilts by Cori Derksen and Myra Harder publisher That Patchwork Place
  Little Brown Bird by Margaret Docherty publisher American Quilting Society
  Machine Stitched Cathedral Windows publisher That Patchwork Place
  Mariner’s Compass Quilts Setting a New Course by Judy Mathieson  publisher American Quilting Society
  Mariner’s Compass Quilts New Directions by Judy Mathieson publisher American Quilting Society
  Pink Lemonade & Other Delights by Linda Johnson publisher That Patchwork Place
  Roamntic Quilts publisher That Patchwork Place
  Simple Blessings by Kim Diehl publisher That Patchwork Place
  Simple Traditions by Kim Diehl publisher That Patchwork Place
  Stellar Journeys Flying Geese and Star Quilts by Gail Garber publisher American Quilting Society
  Sweet and Simple Baby Quilts by Mary Hickey publisher That Patchwork Place
  The Block Book by Judy Martin
  The Creative Pattern Book by Judy Martin
  Triangle Quilts publisher That Patchwork Place
  Tumbling Blocks publisher the American Qujilting Society

 Reference/Techniques
  Beyond Charm Quilts by That Patchwork Place
  Fantasy Floral Quilts by Bonnie McCaffery by That Patchwork Place
  Folded Fabric Elegance by Rami Kim. publisher the American Quilter’s Society
  Happy Endings Finishing the Edges of Your Quilt by Mimi Dietrich publisher That Patchwork Place
  Lap Quilting Lives by Georgia Bonesteel publisher That Patchwork Place
  Make Any Block Any Size by Joen Wolfrom
  Patchwork Persuasion by Joen Wolfrom
  Perfect Piecing publisher Rodale Press, Inc.
  Reversible Quilts by Sharon Pederson publisher That Patchwork Place
  Quilting Makes the Quilt by Lee Cleland publisher That Patchwork Place
  Quiltmaking by Hand by Jinny Beyer
  Quilts in Bloom by Marion Haslam
  The Border Workbook by Janet Kime publisher That Patchwork Place
  The Quilters Ultimate Visual Guide publisher Rodale Press, Inc.
  Watercolor Quilts by Pat Magaret and Donna Slusser publisher That Patchwork Place
  Watercolor impressions by Pat Magaret and Donna Slusser publisher That Patchwork Place

RIBBONWORK/SILK RIBBON EMBROIDERY
Ribbon Artistry publisher Creative Publishing International
Ribbon Embroidery and Stumpwork by Di Van Niekerk
Ribbonwork The Complete Guide by Helen Gibb

ROMANIAN POINT LACE
Romanian Point Lace A Course for Beginners by Sylvia Murariu
Romanian Point Lace A Course for Intermediates and Advanced by Sylvia Murariu

SMOCKING
Creative Smocking by Chris Rankin

STUMPWORK
Embroidered Knot Gardens by Owen Daview and Gill Holdsworth
Ribbon Embroidery and Stumpwork by Di van Niekerk

TATTING
Learn Needle Tatting Step by Step by Barbara Foster
Tatting from Burda Lacis Publiscations
Tatting Patterns by Lyn Morton
The Tatted Artistry of Teiko fujito Lacis Publications

TEMARI
Japanese Temari by Barbara Seuss
Temari by Margaret Ludlow
Temari  How to Make Japanese Thread Balls by Diana Vandervoort
Temari Traditions  More Techniques for Japanese Thread Balls by Diana Vandervoort
Temari Treasures  Japanese Thread Balls and More by Diana Vandervoort
Temari Adventures  Fun and Easy Japanese Thread and Quilt Balls by Diana Vandervoort
Temari Gifts – Japanese Thread Balls and Jewelry by Diana Vandervoort
The Temari Book by Anna Diamond