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Let me introduce you to my new page of needlework related books.   Most of the books you will see here are out of print or rare books.  Some of the books are more recent.  They are filled with wonderful pictures of needlework as well as many, many diagrams of the stitches we love to work with.  So, if you love books as much as I love books - enjoy!

#2000                                                                                   Click here for larger image.                                                     Click here for larger image.                                                 Click here for larger image.                                                                                                                           Historical Needlework of Pennsylvania by Margaret B. Schiffer.     This is a first edition published in 1968 by Bonanza Books, a division of Crown Publishers, Inc.   It is a hardback book of 160 pages with a plastic covered dustcover.   Chapters include: Samplers, Crewel Embroidery, Silk Embroidery, Moravian Needlework, Florentine Embroidery, Canvas Work, Berlin Work, Pennsylvania German Needlework and Stumpwork.  There are 5 color and 97 black and white illustrations.    The book is in very good condition with minor wear to the dustcover.   US shipping - $5.50.                                                                                                                                                               $32.00

#2001                                                                                   Click here for larger image.                                                     Click here for larger image.                                                 Click here for larger image.                                                                                                                           Linen Embroideries by Etta Campbell.    This is a first edition published in 1935 by Sir Isaac Pittman & Sons, LTD.  London.   It is a hardback book of 41 pages.  Chapters include:  Materials, Hems, Samplers, Double Running, Geometrical Satin Stitch Borders, Needleweaving, Pattern Darning, Edges, Cords, and Joins.   There are 1 color and 23 black and white illustrations.   The book is showing some noticible wear to the spine but is otherwise in good condition.           US shipping - $3.50.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             $20.00

#2002                                                                                   Click here for larger image.                                                     Click here for larger image.                                                 Click here for larger image.                                                                                                                           Samplers And Stitches by Mrs. Archibald Christie.    This is a third edition published in 1934 by B. T. Batsford Ltd, London  It is a hardback book of 152 pages .   Chapters include:  Introductory, Flat Stitches, Looped Stitches, Chain Stitches, Knotted Stitches, Composite Stitches, Canvas Stitches, Drawn Fabric Stitches, Black Work - Lace Stitch Fillings- Insertion Stitches, Couching and Laid Work, and Applied and Inlaid Work - Quilting.  There are 37 black and white plates and 240 text illustrations (stitch diagrams).  This is an exceptionally well known very early book on the subject of needlework.  The first edition was published in 1920, and the second edition was published in 1934.   Mrs. Archibald Christie was a very well known and well thought of teacher for the Royal School of Needlework in England and many of her embroideries are on display in the Victoria And Albert Museum in London.   I believe there have been several further editions of this book published. It is in good condition with a bit of wear to the corners of the book.     This is a rare and very special book.  US shipping - $6.50.                                                                                                                                                                                                             $85.00

#2003                                                                                   C lick here for larger image.                                                     Click here for larger image.                                                 Click here for larger image.                                                                                                                           Let's Embroider by Heidi Haupt-Battaglia.    This is the Revised English Edition published in 1960 by B. T. Batsford, LTD in London.  It is a hardback book of 200 pages with a dustcover.  Chapters include:  Basic Stitches, Ten Stitches and Their Possiblities, Bands and Borders, Stars, Rosettes and Crosses, More Useful Stitches, Squares and Rectangles, Zig-Zag Lines, Borders on Linen, Embroidered Patterns and Fillings, Embroidery Upon Linen Scrim, and Methods of Working.   There are 294 stitches diagramed and 246 illustrations of the stiches applications, all in black and white.   The book is in very good condition with minor wear to the dustcover.   US shipping - $4.50.                                                                                                                                                 $55.00

#2004                                                                                   Click here for larger image.                                                     Click here for larger image.                                                 Click here for larger image.                                                                                                                             A Pageant of Pattern For Needlepoint Canvas by Sherlee Lantz.    This is a second edition published in 1977 by Grosset & Dunlap, Inc., in New Yor City. It is a hardback book of 510 pages with a dustcover.  This wonderful book contains 351 diagrams accompanied by illustrations of worked samples, over 150 photographs of historical sources and worked samples, and 25 full color photographs of in-process and completed pieces of needlework.  These are some of the best diagrams you will see.  They are large and very easy to read.  For anyone who wishes to design needlework, this book is a must have.  It is in excellent condition with  minor wear to the dustcover.    US shipping - $7.50.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     $38.00

#2005                                                                                   Click here for larger image.                                                     Click here for larger image.                                                 Click here for larger image.                                                                                                                           The Embroiders' Guild    Making Samplers   Contributers - Jane Greenoff, Brenda Keyes & Jo Verso.    This is a first edition published in 1993 by Davis & Charles for The Embroiders' Guild in the UK.  It is a hardback book of 144 pages with a dustcover.   Chapters include: Flowers From the 17th Century, Songbirds, Carnations & Whitework, Commemorative Hearts, Counted Tranquility, Houses & Cross Stitch, Rural Life & a Family Tree, A utilitarian Work of Art, Map Samplers, Alphabets, borders & Motifs, Inspiration From Berlin, Animals & Birds, Crazy Patchwork, Wessex Embroidery, Wayside Flowers, Inspiration From Mexico, and Basic Techniques.   There is historical information as well as full instructions and charts given for 20 different designs.   All illustrations are in full color and the diagtrams are in black and white.   The book is in excellent condition and even the dustcover shows no wear.   US shipping - $4.50.                                                                                                                                                         $28.00

#2006                                                                                   Click here for larger image.                                                     Click here for larger image.                                                 Click here for larger image.                                                                                                                         The Canvas Work Encyclopedia by Jane D. Zimmerman.    This is a first edition published in 1989 by Jane D. Zimmerman.  It is a spiral bound softback  book of 164 pages. Chapters include:  A Little History, Basic Work Rules, and Stitch Variations.  This book is filled with countless stitch diagrams with instructions and suggestions.   This is another excellent reference book for those who wish to design their own needlework.   It is a highly recommended, truly excellent resource.   The book is in excellent condition..    US shipping - $4.50.                                                                                                                                                                                                                             $45.00

#2007                                                                                   Click here for larger image.                                                     C lick here for larger image.                                                 Click here for larger image.                                                                                                                           Mary Fry's Pulled Thread Workbook by Mary Fry.     This workbook was published in 1978 by the American Crewel & Canvas Studio.    It is a spiral bound softback book of 200 pages.  This wonderful book is filled with countless stitch diagrams, each with an illustration of how the stitch looks.  This is another really good resource for stitchers who would like to design needlework.  The book is in very good condition.      US shipping - $4.50.                                                                                                                                                                                       $38.00

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