From historical embroidery to sumptuously illustrated books guaranteed to inspire, see our top picks for an embroidery lovers ultimate Autumn reading list, curated by our Head of Retail.

1. Tudor Textiles – Eleri Lynn

2. Liberty: Design. Pattern. Colour

3.  Floral Patterns of India

4. Spectrum: Heritage Patterns and Colour 

5:  May Morris by Lynn Hulse

6: Interwoven Globe, The World Textile Trade, 1500-1800 by Amelia Peck

7: Royal School of Needlework 1880 Handbook of Embroidery