The purpose of the Leonida Leatherdale Needle Arts Library is to provide and maintain a collection of printed and other resource materials that will support members of the association in furthering their personal growth in many fields of stitchery.
The library is undergoing a revitalization as the books are being prepared for an online listing. In the meantime, while we wait for our new updated online catalogue coming in 2025, a PDF list of publications (to September 2020) is available. The PDF file will open in a new tab – click on the image to open the file to view it. Download the file to your device and open it to search using the PDF reader search tools.
Members can borrow up to four items for one month; chapters may borrow up to 20 books for a two-month period. To borrow books, please contact the Librarian via our contact page.
EAC/ACB will pay the shipping fees. Once the books have been returned to the librarian, members may ask to be reimbursed for the return postage.
Study Binders
The expertise of some EAC/ACB members is shared through the use of study binders found in the EAC/ACB Library. These binders are an asset to the EAC/ACB technique study courses. The binders are comprehensive studies of special aspects of embroidery. They explore the history, the fibres and fabrics used, and the stitches with variations. To borrow binders, please contact the Librarian via our contact page.