The Stitches of Creative Embroidery

The Stitches of Creative Embroidery by Jacqueline Enthoven. Published by Van Nostrand Reinhold Co, NY, 1964. 1st Signed Edition. Hardbound. Paper DJ. Size 4to. Condition: Nr Fine in Chipped DJ. Slight edge wear, content excellent. Inscribed to original owner by author on front loose end paper. LCCN 64-13643. 3rd printing. History of Embroidery with detailed diagramed drawings of stitches along with black and white photographs of sample items in which stitch is incorporated. 4 pages of color photographs.The book includes information on how to plan a sampler, choose materials, threads and colors, transfer designs, and place stitches on the sampler. Instruction with step-by-step diagrams for individual stitches, presented according to basic types: flat; looped; chained; knotted; couching; and laid. 212 Pgs. Description text copyright 2009 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 19446