The Lady's Manual of Fancy Work: A Complete Instructor in Every Variety of Ornamental Needle-Work (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Matilda Marian Pullan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656465158 ISBN 13: 9780656465156

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book endeavors to provide a complete and comprehensive guide to every branch of fancy work. From the most classic stitches to the emerging styles of the time, this book covers the most popular needlework techniques, along with background information on each one's history and evolution. The author's ambition was to offer an encyclopedia of needlework that would serve as an indispensable reference for both the beginner and the advanced practitioner. The book not only gives instructions on how to create beautiful works, it also provides extensive advice on how to select the best materials, and how to achieve the neatest and most professional finish. The book goes beyond the basic skills required to craft pretty items, but delves into the deeper artistic principles of planning and executing a well-balanced design, with special emphasis on the use of color and the arrangement of elements. The author's insights into this intricate subject make this book an invaluable guide for anyone with a passion for needlework.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656465158
• ISBN 13: 9780656465156
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 232