Melita Glavin shows off two books she got for Christmas: New Twists on Needlework Embellishment (by Suzanne Howren and Beth Robertson) and Embellishments for Canvas (by Mary Lou Helgesen).
Melita found the sections on using silk ribbons especially interesting. I own New Twists and found it interesting. I've not seen the Mary Lou Helgesen book, but it was apparently a companion to her famous Nativity set. Both are worth seeking out, especially if you are in Texas, which was Mary Lou's stomping ground.
The next set of books from Melita's library are all classics from June McKnight. I find her Architectural Stitches especially helpful. Plants and Animals is a good one, too.
Many shops carry June's books but if there's one you can't find, contact Old World Designs as June teaches there regularly. They might be able to help.
Melita just purchased a copy of Mary's Whimsical Small Stitches, the latest book from Mary Legallet.
Here's Mary's Instagram page so you can see what her diagrams look like.
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