Encyclopedia of needlework

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ENCYCLOPEDIA
NEEDLEWORK
THERESE DE DILLMONT
Over 1000 black and white diagrams and illustrations 12 cobur plates The Encyclopedia of Needlework was originally published at the turn of the nineteenth century. As the most comprehensive book on the subject it has never been surpassed and copies of the original edition (which was published in English, French, German, and Italian) are becoming increasingly sought after
The encyclopedia covers in full detail the whole range of needlework and embroidery. The author starts with plain sewing and then goes on to discuss machine sewing, embroidery on white material, linen embroidery, embroidery on silk and velvet, gold embroidery, applique work, tapestry, knitting, tatting, macramé, netting, openwork on linen, embroidered laces, needle-made laces, pillow laces, and needlework trimmings. There is also advice on washing, stiffening, pattern modification, as well as various miscellaneous directions.
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ENCYCLOPEDIA
NEEDLEWORK
THERESE DE DILLMONT
Over 1000 black and white diagrams and illustrations 12 cobur plates The Encyclopedia of Needlework was originally published at the turn of the nineteenth century. As the most comprehensive book on the subject it has never been surpassed and copies of the original edition (which was published in English, French, German, and Italian) are becoming increasingly sought after
The encyclopedia covers in full detail the whole range of needlework and embroidery. The author starts with plain sewing and then goes on to discuss machine sewing, embroidery on white material, linen embroidery, embroidery on silk and velvet, gold embroidery, applique work, tapestry, knitting, tatting, macramé, netting, openwork on linen, embroidered laces, needle-made laces, pillow laces, and needlework trimmings. There is also advice on washing, stiffening, pattern modification, as well as various miscellaneous directions.
But The Encyclopedia of Needlework is much more than a just comprehensive book of practical directions. The author's vast knowledge and experience, supplemented by the extensive range of private collections to which she had access, add up to an unsurpassed survey of the designs of many different countries and periods in the history of needlework.
The instructions are explicit and complete and are complemented by precise diagrams in black and white that have been specifically drawn for the book.
In addition there is a section of colour plates showing the most superb examples of needlework, which give some idea of the colour patterns that the needlework enthusiast can achieve. Vissza