Originally published in 1906 as part of the Artistic Crafts Series of Technical Handbooks. Contains many period photographs and illustrations.Contents Include: Embroidery Tools, Appliances and Materials Pattern Designing Stitches Canvas work and Stitches Methods of Work Embroidery with Gold and Silver Threads Lettering, Heraldry and Emblems The Garniture of Work Practical Directions Tapestry Weaving Necessary appliances and Materials Preparations for Work The Technique of Weaving Notes on the Collotype Plates The Collotype Plates Keywords: Embroidery Tools Technical Handbooks Stitches Tapestry Weaving Canvas Work Artistic Crafts Appliances Period Photographs Silver Threads Gold And Silver Heraldry Emblems Lettering Illustrations

This early work is a fascinating read for any sewing enthusiast or historian. Its 152 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 to the First Edition; Preface to the Fourth Edition; Contents; A Note of Acknowledgment; Introductory; Flat Stitches; Looped Stitches; Chained Stitches; Knotted Stitches; Composite Stitches; Canvas Stitches; Drawn Fabric Stitches; Black Work-Lace Stitch Fillings-Darning; Cut and Drawn Work and Insertion Stitches; Couching and Laid Work; Applied and Inlaid Work-Quilting; and Index. 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.

Originally published in 1906 as part of the Artistic Crafts Series of Technical Handbooks. Contains many period photographs and illustrations.Contents Include: Embroidery Tools, Appliances and Materials Pattern Designing Stitches Canvas work and Stitches Methods of Work Embroidery with Gold and Silver Threads Lettering, Heraldry and Emblems The Garniture of Work Practical Directions Tapestry Weaving Necessary appliances and Materials Preparations for Work The Technique of Weaving Notes on the Collotype Plates The Collotype Plates Keywords: Embroidery Tools Technical Handbooks Stitches Tapestry Weaving Canvas Work Artistic Crafts Appliances Period Photographs Silver Threads Gold And Silver Heraldry Emblems Lettering Illustrations