Recommendations from My Collection of Embroidery and Pattern Books

Here are some of the embroidery and pattern books in my collection that I would recommend, especially to someone starting out with historical embroidery. Some of these books provide more information on the history, while others provide information on technique and/or provide various historical patterns. 

 

           Books mentioned in this video: 

- Tudor and Stuart Embroidery: https://amzn.to/4iVVteQ 

- The Pattern Library: Embroidery: https://amzn.to/3VWjGro 

- Patterns from 16th Century Pattern Books: https://amzn.to/3Dxe3K5 

- Pre-18th Century Embroidery Patterns: https://amzn.to/3DyW99G 

- Renaissance Patterns for Lace, Embroidery, and Needlepoint: https://amzn.to/4iVB9tR 

- Patterns: Embroidery: Early 16th Century: https://amzn.to/3VXBgeq 

- Beginner's Guide to Goldwork: https://amzn.to/3VZqQLv 

- Metal Thread Embroidery: https://amzn.to/49UroIo 

- Blackwork: https://amzn.to/41MziS5 

- Pattern Design: https://amzn.to/41M3zAu