Samplers And Stitches - A Handbook Of The Embroiderer's Art - Softcover

Christie, Archibald

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1445511592 ISBN 13: 9781445511597

Publisher: Read Books, 2010

Synopsis

This early work is a fascinating read for any sewing enthusiast or historian. Its 152 pages are extensively illustrated with diagrams, drawings and photographs forming a complete how-to guide to embroidery that is thoroughly recommended for the shelf of all handicraft lovers. Contents Include: Preface to the First Edition; Preface to the Fourth Edition; Contents; A Note of Acknowledgment; Introductory; Flat Stitches; Looped Stitches; Chained Stitches; Knotted Stitches; Composite Stitches; Canvas Stitches; Drawn Fabric Stitches; Black Work-Lace Stitch Fillings-Darning; Cut and Drawn Work and Insertion Stitches; Couching and Laid Work; Applied and Inlaid Work-Quilting; and Index. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Edition details

• Publisher: Read Books
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1445511592
• ISBN 13: 9781445511597
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 242