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Encyclopedia of Needlework by Therese De Dillmont "The absolute want of any comprehensive book on needlework—such an one as contains both verbal and pictorial descriptions of everything included under the name of needlework—has led me to put into the serviceable form of an Encyclopedia,...

Create Heirloom-Quality Needlework Noted needlework author and designer Shay Pendray shares her secrets for unique, inventive stitchery. From years of study in Japan and around the world, Shay has learned stitching techniques that will help you create one-of-a-kind works of art. From...

From the original of 1870. Beeton's Book of Needlework: Illustrated Edition / Isabella Mary Beeton. - 430 pages. - Includes descriptions of and instructions for tatting, embroidery, knitting, crochet, and point lace; which was a new technique at that time. The book also uses six hundred engravings....

Although a large body of needlework has always been attributed to Mary Queen of Scots, little attempt was made to authenticate these pieces or to explain how so energetic and impetuous a woman could have found pleasure in the meticulous craft of embroidery. This is the first comprehensive study of...

Here is the ultimate reference for all styles of artistic hand stitching! No matter what design style you favor, this book gives you the tools to express yourself with needle and thread. Detailed technique instructions with clear charts and photos teach hundreds of stitches for embellishing clothes,...

This early manual is a fascinating read for any needlework enthusiast or historian. Extensively illustrated with drawings and diagrams it forms a complete how-to guide to needlework. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly...

This edition features • illustrations • a linked Table of Contents, Footnotes, and Index CONTENTS ENGLISH NEEDLEWORK.— Its Practice in Past Times.—Its place amongst the Minor Arts.—Mr Ruskin’s Views as to Needlework in a Museum.—Lack of a History.—Exhibition of Samplers.—Range...

FEATURES:      •     Includes beautiful artworks and illustrations      •     Active Table of Contents for an easy navigation within the book      •     Manually coded...

Achieve an authentic vintage look by taking lessons with Lillie London, the 1930s embroidery expert. Practice your new skills with 88 projects. Create beautiful tablecloths, tea cosies, guest towels and cushions. Make lovely embroidered pyjamas and underwear in pre-war styles. Craft accessories like...

This book covers several topics including: - Sewing - Cutting out - Decorative needlework - Repairing - Knitting and so much more! Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device.

Born in 1836, Isabella Beeton (known universally as Mrs Beeton) is recognised today as the foremost Victorian authority on cookery and homemaking. Though her most famous volume is undoubtedly Mrs Beeton’s Book of Household Management, she was also highly accomplished in all aspects of needlework....

Table of ContentsIntroductionEmbroidered CollarTable Mat designMore Center Piece and Border DesignsCutting Away the Extra FabricOther TipsPractice Fruit DesignsSome Floral DesignsDoily DesignVersion 2Version 3Practice Flowers and Buttonhole StitchConclusionAuthor BioPublisherIntroductionCutwork...

Table of ContentsIntroductionThreads TipHow to Fit the Cloth in Your HoopChoosing Your ProjectCashmere StitchTent StitchContinental stitchBasket weave StitchHalf Cross StitchMaking Your ChartsDIY Elephant ProjectButterflyQuilt Design PillowBlocking your canvasLily ProjectParrot ProjectMaking...

Authors Susan Greening Davis and Sally Criswell found Sibbel's sampler in Belgium, fell in love with it and brought it to America. Through their research, they have opened a window for us to see what life for Sibbel was like growing up in the 1700s, learning needlework techniques and coming to love stitching.Within...