COUNTED THREAD EMBROIDERY BOOKS

Regretfully, the refusal of too many people to buy printed books combined with the advent of Amazon means that we have very few counted thread books to offer for sale.

I: Counted Cross Stitch
II: Schwalm Embroidery Books

schwalmembroidery.jpg - 7250 BytesSchwalm Embroidery: Techniques and Designs by Christine Bishop is an English-language book on this lovely technique (see also our two German language Schwalm books by Thekla Gombert). This is a lovely book which includes a very brief history of Schwalm embroidery and explanation of its design motifs and symbolism. The bulk of the book consists of specific projects and techniques. Schwalm is a lovely form of drawn-thread embroidery traditionally done in white on white (samples in this book are done on colored linen so that visually the needlework shows up better on the contrasting fabric). It combines both counted and non-counted techniques. Samples in the book are stitched on readily available cross stitch linens; however, please keep in mind that we stock a more traditional linen fabric that is often used in Germany for Schwalm embroidery. Samples are stitched in coton à broder (which is a thread that is not readily available in the U.S.). We would like to suggest that people also consider trying linen thread for this type of embroidery.

Schwalm Embroidery (2008 reprint of 1999 book, 112 pages, softcover) $17.95

III: Blackwork
IV: Other Counted Thread Techniques
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Casalguidi Style Linen Embroidery by Effie Mitrofanis is an Australian publication (where would we be without those Australians!) on a traditional form of Italian needlework. It is difficult to describe, but most recognizable if you have ever seen it. Done on linen, it combines pulled thread stitches with some very raised stitches, including buttonhole stitches, and a stitch known as "padded raised stem band." Very little has been written on this technique so this book is very welcome. This book includes 26 projects, both traditional and non-traditional (hence the name Casalguidi Style).
Casalguidi Style Linen Embroidery (1996, 128 pages, softcover) $30.00

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Ruskin Lace & Linen Work by Elizabeth Prickett is a reprint of a book originally published in 1985. Ruskin lace is a form of drawn thread embroidery which incorporates a lot of needleweaving and buttonhole lace techniques. This reprint has been made into a wirebound edition so that it will lay flat while you use the book - a very useful feature.

Ruskin Lace & Linen Work (1997, 119 pages, wirebound paperback) $29.95

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