Inspired to Stitch: 21 Textile Artists

This book profiles some of the top embroidery artists in Great Britain today. Along with examples of each artist's work, there are sketchbook pages, often with working drawings for the finished pieces shown, biographies, and interviews. Many of the pieces are densely embroidered, like paintings in thread. All of these artists have strong foundations in drawing, and though some of the work is abstract, much of it is figurative. There are no directions or how-to, but rather a sumptuous feast for the eyes. High quality images. Very inspiring.