Embroidery Pattern Books Spanning the Centuries – Needle Work

Are you interested in learning about, or trying some patterns out, from various periods throughout history.  We have rounded up six books that can help you out with that.  They can all be purchased over at Dover Publications.

1. Jane Austen Embroidery has 15 regency-era patterns made for today’s modern stitcher.
2. Early American Embroidery Designs is full of over 190 designs to choose from.
3. Renaissance Patterns for Lace, Embroidery, and Needlepoint will keep you busy for years to come.
4. Medieval Costume in England and France delves into the fashions of those times.
5. Celtic Charted Designs has 300 patterns from the style.
6. Victorian Fancy Stitchery is sure to test your stitching ability with its stunning patterns.

If those don’t inspire you, Dover Publications has a number of embroidery pattern books spanning many centuries.  They can all be found here.