Textile Art Books I Can't Live Without

When it comes to books it's hard for me to pick a favorite but there are some textile art books I simply can't live without. So here are my favorite books for textile art and fiber art. If you love fabric and fibers, slow stitching and (or) embroidery, I think you will find one or two books here you will enjoy. Beginning fiber artists should not be intimidated by the art in these books. Creative inspiration spurs us all to grow our skills.
Let me know if your favorite textile art book made the list!
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Here's the link to Fibre Arts Take Two where many fabulous textile artists teach.
Fibre Arts Take Two
www.fibreartstaketwo.com/
Here are the links to all the books shown (and mentioned) in the video. Please note that Susan Taylor Brown is an affiliate of Amazon.com so if you click the link and make a purchase, I get a small commission that doesn't cost you a thing. It's one way you can say thank you and help me keep putting out videos for you.
Elegant Stitches by Judith Baker Montano
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(mentioned in the video)
Free -Form Embroidery by Judith Baker Montano
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Modern Hand Stitching by Ruth Chandler
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The Art of Annemieke Mein
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Poetic Cloth by Hannah Lamb
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Stitch Stories by Cas Holmes
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Embroidering the Everyday by Cas Holmes
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The Found Object in Textile Art by Cas Holmes
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The Intentional Thread by Susan Brandeis
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Layered Textiles by Kim Thittichai
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Fragmentation and Repair by Shelley Rhodes
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Sketchbook Explorations by Shelley Rhodes
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Textures from Nature in Textile Art by Marian Jazmik
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Slow Stitch by Claire Wellesley-Smith
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Natural Processes in Textile Art by Alice Fox
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[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

So much of my work is created because I could never purchase the original. I’m not delusional enough to think I could ever create the original, either. But the work that makes me long for it also inspires me to try to create something that will fill that longing. I knew I could see value in the old papers and magazines. Then Covid hit. I found KZbin. And I found the junk journal community. Then to fiber art. Then here. I’m home. I love it. Art Inspired Art. I love all of the beautiful things we create but more importantly. I love the crafters. They are so encouraging as well as inspiring. It is a fulfilling Art for me. Books, KZbin, and YOU.

[@bigmommasandymoore2531]

@@SusanTaylorBrown so funny you should say that. I’m not a wealthy crafter so try to use a lot of substitute material. Cardboard and brown bag are a favorite. Bring on the challenge, Dear Friend. We will gave a blast with it.

[@magnoliabird]

so true about affording it. we have an organisation in sydney where people contribute their unused fabric, threads etc so we can repurchase at reduced prices often. Very useful. I also create because I cannot afford the original. You just helped me understand this process. I don't copy the artist i try and rework it my way often because of course I could never afford the original or think that was such a beautiful idea I would also like one of those around me. Thank you for helping me to understand this process Sandy

[@CasHolmestextiles]

I am honoured to be in your collection and have so many of the books you review and have reviewed some. Love Annemieke Mein and so proud to be working alongside others in the Batsford stable. Not surprised they feature heavily in your book choices Why wouldn't they?

[@suesummers8813]

Just getting into textile art so this was very useful…

[@eleanorsegal257]

Thank you!

[@magnoliabird]

fabulous ty

[@jeannielawson3269]

Oh this is great! Some new books to add to my library. Check out Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn!!! I have a couple of Jan's books somewhere buried. She was ahead of her time.

[@DesignbyTunder]

Great colection of books Susan! TFS . Oh.. I love that “ just becouse” ❤️. Hugs

[@hoomalumalu]

oh jeez, I'm in trouble, I need all these books

[@birdiegoescrafting1266]

Stef Francis and then these books. They look so....... good!! 🙂

[@lynnboyd33]

Susan, leave it to YOU, to have all these amazing fiber books at your finger tips. I did purchase Shelly Rhodes first fiber book on sale at JoAnn's about a year ago. Thank you so very much for all these wonderful titles! Think I will look into a few of them at my library and then see if I "need" to purchase any. I just LOVE your book reviews, Susan! Thank you.

[@magnoliabird]

yes I do this bc they are expensive and good to see if you need them

[@romeoslover817]

I have several of these books as well and completely agree with you.All are awesome

[@fionaeves8624]

O, Susan you have opened another rabbit hole to disappear down. Luckily I still have some amazon vouchers left over from Christmas. Will need to watch again to take notes, lol. Thanks for the flip through, stay safe.

[@scrapbagstudios]

So inspirational Susan. I have long loved the work of Annemieke Mien and also know it is way beyond my capabilities. Or patience! They are lovely books. I don't have any stitch books except for free-motion and ribbon work but I have a large collection of quilt related books, both traditional and experimental, as I was a quilter for a long time. I also have books on dye techniques and other surface design techniques like batik and silk screening. I have a couple of wonderful books on making silk paper (which uses wallpaper paste to hold the fibres together) and making your own art materials. Don't you love books! I long ago decided never to buy novels ever again as the library has plenty of these and I rarely read a book twice so all my books are reference or art/craft. And I can never pass up an opportunity to buy another inspiring book! Thanks for showing these. I also have noted some of the authors and will check them out further. I am not stitching atm as I am busy doing other stuff but your lives and other videos are stirring the juices and maybe this winter I will start doing stuff with stitch again. Good winter activity. xoxo

[@maryfreen5996]

Thank you for this wonderful list! If only I can decide which book to order first!

[@denaj6711]

Love this!!

[@MarjorieSnyder]

Thank you for sharing I am always looking for new books

[@messerdesigns2055]

That’s a lot of books. Good info thanks!

[@lucy7b]

🌷🌷🌷

[@debhulks]

Jan Dowson's Expressive Stitches is another good book. Full of ideas.

[@lalagamma4452]

TFS Sweet Friend. ❤️🐞

[@mariakirchner6437]

Thank- you Susan for sharing all these inspiring and beautiful books, will be adding to my collection! A lovely book I have is titled ""Making A Life" by Melanie Falick. A soulful artful book with various artists , many of them textile artists. Filled with ''creative food for the soul''. Thanks again for sharing. xx

[@suebrown3194]

I own a couple of the titles you've listed. There's at least one other I'd like to get my hands on!

[@magnoliabird]

Susan if you didn't have any which of the Cas Holmes books would you buy. I don't have the money for more than one

[@magnoliabird]

@@SusanTaylorBrown ty

[@magnoliabird]

ok here is a hard one which one would you buy