Our North Shore Needle Arts Guild ‘New to You’ boutique is very fortunate in receiving beautiful donations. We have many items available on our “Stitch-in” days when we meet in person. We have also been given some items that we would like to offer on our website.
We are able to offer them at exceptional prices and are available for pick up only. Please contact Bonnie Adie [email protected] for further information.
Presently we have some out of print or difficult to source books and all are in perfect condition:
Threads of Identity: Embroidery and Adornment of the Nomadic Rabaris by Judy Frater An in depth study of the embroideries and dress of the Rabaris of western India. It is a synthesis of folk art and culture, history and anthropology through embroidery styles and explains the roles of dress and embroidery in the lives of the people who have maintained their traditions over more than 10 centuries. Price $80
Second Skin: choosing and caring for textiles and clothing by India Flint India Flint presents information and inspiration on selectin, acquiring, wearing, caring for, making and repurposing textiles and clothing. Price $70
An Elizabethan Inheritance: The Hardwick Hall Textiles by Santina M. Levy A lavishly illustrated and authoritative introduction to the textiles of Hardwick Hall, built in the 1590’s and home to Countess of Shrewsbury, better know as Bess of Hardwick. Price $10
Never Used Stitcher’s Wonder Needlework Stand It has its box but has been assembled for your viewing. There is a rotating 9” X 24” adjustable scroll frame, making it perfect for surface stitching and beading. With easy turn knobs, it adjusts from 16 to 45 inches tall in order to locate the most comfortable working position. By just loosening two knobs it fold down to 16 inches for storage. Check the price on Amazon and we have it available for only $65!
Queen Elizabeth’s Wardrobe Unlock’d by Janet Arnold An invaluable reference for the history of dress and embroidery, it is illustrated with 460 black and white photographs. This book gives the first full transcript of the inventories of Queen Elizabeth’s clothes. Price $100
Sample pages from Queen Elizabeth’s Wardrobe Unlock’d