I’ve been embroidering for a few years now, and it’s an incredibly accessible and fun hobby to begin, no matter how intimidating it looks. Embroidery books are a great way to read about the history of the art form, how to get started, what materials you’ll need, and how to create your own hoop art like the ones you see in the pictures. Whether you’re brand new or a seasoned expert, these embroidery books will give you a starting point or new ideas and patterns to keep creating.

Best Embroidery Books

When you’re ready to dive into working on a textile art project, dive into some literary cross-stitch and embroidery! And don’t forget that Book Riot has its very own cross-stitch pattern book, Lit Stitch!

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