Discover a century-old guide to silk embroidery, filled with practical projects and rich color plates.
This 1908 edition offers extensive silk embroidery techniques, step-by-step lessons, and a broad range of designs. It combines clear instructions with colored plates to help crafters plan stitches, color distribution, and finished pieces. Ideal for hobbyists and seasoned stitchers alike, it presents a practical approach to flowers, appliqués, borders, and decorative pieces using a wide variety of stitches and methods.
Inside you’ll find sections on tool care, choosing threads, embroidery stitches, and multiple project ideas. The book emphasizes handwork that can be completed with common supplies, plus guidance on finishing touches for wall accents, doilies, cushions, and small fabric items. The organized layout supports learning from simple motifs to more intricate designs, with an eye toward usable, attractive results.
Ideal for readers who enjoy traditional embroidery and want a durable reference for shawls, linens, and decorative pieces.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive guide to embroidery, featuring instructions for a variety of stitches and techniques. The author emphasizes the importance of using high-quality materials to ensure the longevity of the work. She encourages experimentation with color and materials to create unique pieces. The book includes an extensive collection of floral designs with detailed diagrams to assist embroiderers in creating lifelike representations of flowers. Whether you are a novice or an experienced embroiderer, this book will be a valuable resource, helping you to improve your skills and create beautiful works of art. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333693565_0
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781333693565
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781333693565
Quantity: 15 available