Publisher's Synopsis
Mary Thomas's Embroidery Book is a comprehensive guide to the art of embroidery, written by the renowned needlework expert Mary Thomas. The book covers a wide range of embroidery techniques, including traditional stitches such as cross stitch, satin stitch, and chain stitch, as well as more advanced techniques like cutwork, drawn thread work, and goldwork. The book is organized into chapters that cover different types of embroidery, such as crewel embroidery, blackwork, and whitework, and each chapter includes detailed instructions, illustrations, and photographs to help readers master the techniques. In addition to the embroidery techniques, the book also includes information on choosing fabrics and threads, preparing embroidery designs, and finishing and mounting completed projects. With its clear and concise instructions and beautiful illustrations, Mary Thomas's Embroidery Book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the art of embroidery.1936. Partial Contents: Types of Embroidery: Appliqu�����; Assisi Cross Stitch; Black Work; Broderie Angalaise; Canvas Embroidery; Cords, Fringes, Tassels; Couching; Cross Stitch; Cut Work; Darning on Fabric; Double Running; Drawn Fabric; Drawn Thread; Florentine Embroidery; Hardanger; Initials and Monograms; Jacobean; Needleweaving; Net Embroidery; Patchwork; Quilting; Samplers; Smocking; Tapestry; Technical Hints.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
