The Creative Art of Embroidery

The Creative Art of Embroidery by Barbara Snook. Published by Hamlyn Publishing Group Ltd, Middlesex, England, 1972. 1st Edition. Hardbound w/Paper DJ. Size 4to. Condition: Nr Fine in Torn & Taped DJ. DJ price clipped. ISBN 0600317528. This book provides the perfect introduction to the basic techniques and principal categories of the art of embroidery. A concise, well-illustrated dictionary of fee style embroidery stitches gives clear working instructions for all the popular stitches. There is also a guide to counted thread work, cutwork, drawn-thread and drawn fabric work, and to machine embroidery. The fascinating history of the development of embroidery is traced, and different national styles are fully described. Finally there are over 20 beautiful designs for you to make from trace-off or chart-type patterns, all based on the stitches and techniques explained in earlier chapters. 176 Pgs. Description text copyright 2007 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 16200.