Florentine Embroidery

Florentine Embroidery by Barbara Snook. Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, NY, 1967. 1st Edition. Hardbound w/Paper DJ. Size 4to. Condition: Nr Fine in Torn & Taped DJ. Orig owners name & add stamped inside front cover. LCCN 67-18133. Florentine embroidery, also known as Flame Stitch, Hungarian Point and sometimes called Bargello work, is a specialized form of canvas embroidery, worked with wool, silk or cotton. The stitch, once learned, is one of the quickest and easiest to do and is becoming increasingly popular. This book gives diagrams for 33 variations of the stitch and instructions for 21 types of articles which can be made using it, all fully illustrated with drawings and photographs. Also included are general practical notes about working and finishing pieces, advice about colors, designs and materials, and lists of suppliers. 160 Pgs. Description text copyright 2007 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 15038.