Best Embroidery Books of 2025

Paint with Thread: A step-by-step guide to embroidery through the seasons is a stunningly illustrated book by self-taught embroidery artist Emillie Ferris. The book is a comprehensive guide for those who want to learn the art of needlepainting, also known as thread painting or silk shading. It features five exclusive patterns inspired by nature and the changing seasons, with around 60 detailed step-by-step photos for each design. The book is perfect for beginners, with tips and techniques on materials, transferring designs onto fabric, and fully illustrated explanations of stitches and skills needed. The exquisite photography and lavish hardback binding make it a real treasure for book lovers. The high-quality iron-on transfers at the back of the book allow readers to transfer the designs directly onto fabric and get started straight away. In conclusion, Paint with Thread is an exceptional embroidery book that stands out for its stunning illustrations, comprehensive guidance, and unique patterns.

This pocket-sized guide, Hand Embroidery Stitches At-A-Glance, is an essential reference for any embroidery enthusiast. It includes step-by-step instructions and illustrations for 30 favorite embroidery stitches, as well as needle and thread charts for quick reference. The book also provides helpful tips and variation options for achieving various effects. The compact size of the book makes it easy to carry along in a project bag or purse. Overall, this book is a must-have for anyone looking to practice and perfect their embroidery skills.

Foolproof Flower Embroidery by Jennifer Clouston is a comprehensive guide that allows you to explore your stitching versatility by using any thread and embroidery stitch you desire. With 80 stitches and 400 combinations in a variety of fibers, you can add texture, color, and sparkle to your organic garden. The end result will look and feel like a true artistic and organic garden. This book is perfect for both beginners and advanced embroiderers who want to create their own unique flower garden. Overall, it's an excellent addition to any embroidery book collection.

The book "Needlepoint: A Modern Stitch Directory" by Emma Homent is the ultimate resource for needlepoint, canvaswork, and tapestry embroidery enthusiasts. With over 100 decorative stitches and techniques, this guide provides expert guidance on how to embroider the stitches and how to choose the best stitches for your designs. The book is packed with step-by-step guides, handy how-to illustrations, and 10 bite-sized projects to help ease you into trying out some of the fancier stitches. Emma shares her passion for this traditional craft in a fresh and contemporary way, making it a must-read for both beginners and expert stitchers alike.

Daydream Journals by Tilly Rose is an embroidery book that guides readers on how to create beautiful cloth journals to record precious memories, ideas and inspiration. The book features eight lovely items, including journals, a sewing case, a project bag, and a scroll cloth diary, using a range of exciting techniques such as layering, collage, hand embroidery, and free-motion machine embroidery. Rose's traditional techniques with a modern twist, combined with a vintage flavor, make this book unique. It is a great addition to any embroidery enthusiast's collection.

The Ultimate Sashiko Sourcebook: Patterns, Projects and Inspirations is a comprehensive guide to the traditional Japanese needlework quilting technique, sashiko. The book covers everything from the origins of the technique to selecting suitable fabrics and threads, marking out patterns, and the stitching technique itself. With ten project chapters and a pattern library, readers can easily use sashiko patterns to make beautiful items for the home. The book also features a gallery of work by contemporary Japanese textile artists for extra inspiration. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning sashiko or looking for new project ideas.

Sashiko 365 is a comprehensive guide to the Japanese decorative sewing technique of sashiko embroidery. The book features 365 different sashiko patterns, one for each day of the year, making it easy for readers to sew one swatch every day. Susan Briscoe, a sashiko sewing expert, provides easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations of each stitch pattern. The book also includes a record-keeping section so readers can track their progress. The ultimate double bed sized sashiko sampler quilt can be created by piecing together the four-inch fabric swatches. Sashiko 365 is a must-have for anyone interested in visible mending and Japanese sewing techniques.

Mystical Stitches: Embroidery for Personal Empowerment and Magical Embellishment, published by Storey Publishing, LLC, combines the craft of embroidery with spirituality, introducing a collection of 200 magical symbols that readers can use to create personal icons or talisman with personal meaning. Christi Johnson's folk art style is vibrant and unintimidating, making it accessible for both novice and well-practiced crafters. This book offers clear instructional content and technical information with permission, guidance, and encouragement to experience creativity free from perfectionism or external constraints. The book is a perfect balance between technical and magical content, making it completely fascinating and breathtakingly beautiful.

Stitchcraft is an embroidery book that takes readers on a journey through the magical world of arcane imagery and rich esoteric symbolism. Author Gayla Partridge provides 30 intricate embroidery designs, using a combination of nine basic stitches. The book also includes insights from the author on how she created each piece and 30 basic patterns to get readers started on embroidering their own version of her designs. The beauty of embroidery is having the freedom to make design decisions as you work on a piece, and Partridge encourages readers to make their piece unique to them. Overall, Stitchcraft is a spellbinding book that will enchant both beginners and expert crafters alike.

This embroidery book titled "Embroidered Birds and their Habitats" by Judy Wilford is a stunning masterpiece that explores the world of birds and their interaction with the surroundings. The book is divided into three parts, each covering basic requirements, techniques, and examples of the author's embroideries. The book guides the reader through the entire embroidery process, providing all the necessary skills and techniques needed to complete a hand-stitched, low-relief panel based on birds and habitats. Though the focus is on Australian birds, the techniques can be adapted and used by embroiderers worldwide. Overall, this book is a must-have for embroidery enthusiasts who want to learn and perfect their skills while creating beautiful works of art.