This early work is a fascinating read for any sewing enthusiast or
historian. Its 304 pages are extensively illustrated with diagrams,
drawings and photographs forming a complete how-to guide to
embroidery that is thoroughly recommended for the shelf of all
handicraft lovers. Contents Include: Preface; Acknowledgments;
Types of Embroidery: Applique Embroidery; Assisi Cross Stitch
Embroidery; Black Work; Broderie Anglaise; Canvas Embroidery;
Cords, Fringes and Tassels; Couching, Laid and Gold Work; Cross
Stitch Embroidery; Cut Work; Darning on Fabric; Double Running;
Drawn Fabric Work; Drawn Thread Work; Filet Darning; Florentine
Embroidery; Hardanger Embroidery; Hedebo Embroidery; Initials and
Monograms; Jacobean Embroidery; Mountmellick Embroidery;
Needleweaving; Net Embroidery; Patchwork; Quilting; Samplers;
Seams, hems and Faggotting; Shadow Work; Smocking; Stump Work;
Tapestry; Technical Hints; List of Illustrations. Many of the
earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and
before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are
republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality,
modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
General
| Imprint: |
Read Books
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
July 2010 |
| First published: |
July 2010 |
| Authors: |
Mary Thomas
|
| Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 22mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover - Laminated cover
|
| Pages: |
322 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-4455-1463-5 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Health, Home & Family >
Handicrafts >
General
|
| LSN: |
1-4455-1463-X |
| Barcode: |
9781445514635 |
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
(8)
