Stitchery, Needlepoint, Applique and Patchwork A Complete Guide

Stitchery, Needlepoint, Applique and Patchwork A Complete Guide by Shirley Marein. Published by Studio Book/Viking Press, New York, NY, Jan1975. 1st Edition 4th Printing. Hardbound. Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Good- DJ. Corners bumped, some edge wear, overall content excellent. 207 Pgs. ISBN 0670670553. LCCN 73-20664. Renderings by Eleanor Bello, photographs by Alan Sweetman. More than two hundred drawings specially made for the book show how to do basic embroidery and needlepoint stitches and how patchwork, quilting, and applique are made. Text and diagrams explain how to design for stitchery and work bargello and radial bargello patterns. A brief and informative history of each of the crafts is given, and photographs of historical and contemporary examples of embroidery provide a wealth of design inspiration. Description text copyright 2009 BooksForComfort. Item ID 20221.