Book of Colonial Needlework

Book of Colonial Needlework by Elizabeth J Musheno. Published by Van Nostrand Reinhold Co, NY, 1975. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardbound w/Paper DJ. Size 4to. Condition: Nr Fine in Chipped DJ. Orig owners name in ink inside front cover. LCCN 75-12166. A handbook of contemporary projects: Crewelwork; Whitework; Edgestitching; Faggoting; Drawnwork; Stumpwork; Turkeywork; Candlewicking; Applique; Patchwork; Hooking; Crochet; Braiding. The techniques are updated for modern use and explained from the worker's point of view. An entire chapter is devoted to each form of colonial needlecraft. Over 200 step-by-step illustrations describe each technique. Projects include new ways to adapt the old skills to skirts, draperies, pocketbooks, and more. Black and white & color photos of finished projects. 136 Pgs. Description text copyright 2009 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 19374.