Applique Old and New Including Patchwork and Embroidery

Applique Old and New Including Patchwork and Embroidery by Nedda C Anders. Published by Dover Publications Inc, New York, NY, 1976. Republication. Paperback. No DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine. 128 Pgs. ISBN 0486232468. LCCN 75-19756. The author brings together information on all types of applique, methods for working material, numerous projects, and many photographs of old and new examples of applique work. She discusses the different types of materials for both the designs and the background, transfer of designs, design principles, assembling applique and ground fabrics, types and methods of onlay and inlay, machine applique, ecclesiastical applique, and bead, braid, ribbon, and cord applique, including a project for appli-tique bouquet in 16 different colors. She shows how to make applique quilts by hand and by machine and gives several projects that children will enjoy doing. She offers some techniques using new materials and supplies descriptions and illustrations of 21 embroidery stitches. The entire book is profusely illustrated with drawings and photos, 208 illustrations in all. Unabridged republication of the 1967 edition with one new section added. Description text copyright 2013 BooksForComfort. Item ID 27706.…