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Best embroidery books, ranked
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Best for motifs Union Square & Co.Doodle Stitching: The Motif Collection
Features 400+ embroidery motifs that can be mixed and matched, perfect for creative projects and personalizing items.
- Large motif collection
- Easy to trace patterns
- Inspires creativity
- No advanced techniques
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Best beginner book Search PressA-Z of Embroidery
Covers all basics from tools to stitches, with clear photographs and projects to practice on.
- Great for absolute beginners
- Well-organized
- Includes practice projects
- Limited advanced content
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Best for animal lovers Union Square & Co.Embroidered Animals: Woodland Creatures
Detailed patterns and instructions for creating lifelike woodland animal embroideries, focusing on texture and shading.
- Realistic results
- Good for intermediate stitchers
- Beautiful photography
- Few beginner projects
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Budget pick Search PressThe Complete Book of Embroidery Stitches
Affordable pocket guide with over 200 stitches, each with clear instructions and diagrams.
- Very affordable
- Portable size
- Covers many stitches
- Small print
- No project ideas
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Best for floral designs Search PressFlower Embroidery: 25 Beautiful Patterns
Showcases 25 floral patterns with full-size templates and guidance on color choices and stitching techniques.
- Beautiful floral designs
- Full-size patterns
- Color guidance
- Limited to flowers
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Best for Japanese style Tuttle PublishingJapanese Embroidery: Techniques and Patterns
Explores traditional Japanese embroidery with detailed instructions on silk and gold thread work, suitable for advanced stitchers.
- Unique techniques
- High-quality materials guidance
- Cultural insight
- Requires special materials
- Advanced level
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Best reference Search PressThe Embroidery Stitch Bible
Comprehensive stitch dictionary with over 200 stitches, clear diagrams, and step-by-step instructions for beginners and experts.
- Over 200 stitches covered
- Clear diagrams
- Durable hardcover binding
- Some stitches have limited guidance
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