Readings
Gray, J.D. (2001). Beginners Guide to Traditional Japanese Embroidery. Search Press. Turnbridge Wells, UK. ISBN 0 85532 857 6 Useful book to get you started with basics of JE.
Pendray, S. (2004). Inventive Needlework: Technique and Inspiration for Gold Work, Painted Canvas and Shading. krause publications Iola, WI, USA ISBN 0 87349 408 3
Three main sections: Gold work, Painted Canvas, and Shading. The first has the most relevant information. Very clearly written.
Pendray, S. (2001). Japanese Embroidery in S. Pendray's Needlecraft Projects from the Embroidery Studio. Sterling Publishing Co., New York. pp. 85-102.
Clear instructions on foundational JE stitches. Images are useful as well.
Resources
Threads Across the Web
- JE projects: http://threadsacrosstheweb.blogspot.com/
- Phase 4 - Karahana: http://threadsacrosstheweb.blogspot.com/search/label/Karahana
Jane Smith's blog: http://nuido.blogspot.com/p/home.html
Jane Smith's newer blog with school of JE (not related to JEC): https://www.nejiribana.co.uk/Page.php?ID=BlogList&Cat=1
Susan Elliott's site: http://plays-with-needles.blogspot.ca/search/label/japanese%20embroidery
Kimono and things Japanese: http://fuyuya.com/index.htm
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