The Complete Encyclopedia Of Needlework
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 2nd ed., 8th pr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A timeless and authoritative reference work, The Complete Encyclopedia of Needlework presents a comprehensive guide to virtually every form of hand needlework known to the textile arts, from embroidery and knitting to lacemaking, crochet, and tapestry. Originally published in the late nineteenth century, this landmark volume instructs readers with meticulous clarity, detailing the precise stitches, tools, materials, and techniques required to master each craft. The tone is methodical and encyclopedic, reflecting the exacting standards of its era while remaining remarkably accessible to both beginners and seasoned needleworkers alike. Richly illustrated with diagrams and patterns, it chronicles the full breadth of decorative and practical needlework traditions that defined European domestic artistry. Widely regarded as one of the most thorough and enduring needlework references ever compiled, it remains an indispensable resource for textile enthusiasts, historians, and craftspeople to this day.
Author: Thérèse De Dillmont
Format: Hardback
Published: 1978, Running Press
Genre: Lifestyle
Edition: 2nd ed., 8th pr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A timeless and authoritative reference work, The Complete Encyclopedia of Needlework presents a comprehensive guide to virtually every form of hand needlework known to the textile arts, from embroidery and knitting to lacemaking, crochet, and tapestry. Originally published in the late nineteenth century, this landmark volume instructs readers with meticulous clarity, detailing the precise stitches, tools, materials, and techniques required to master each craft. The tone is methodical and encyclopedic, reflecting the exacting standards of its era while remaining remarkably accessible to both beginners and seasoned needleworkers alike. Richly illustrated with diagrams and patterns, it chronicles the full breadth of decorative and practical needlework traditions that defined European domestic artistry. Widely regarded as one of the most thorough and enduring needlework references ever compiled, it remains an indispensable resource for textile enthusiasts, historians, and craftspeople to this day.