Encyclopedia of needlework illustrated on apple books. Here is a collection 50 free historical ebooks about. My copy went the way of all good things, and, then, suddenly, i wanted to have this book as a reference again. Furthermore, the index does not always point to the right page. Just about every kind of needlework is covered embroidery, sewing, darning, smocking, cutwork, drawn thread, knitting, crochet, tapestry, lacemaking, and many more. Encyclopedia of needlework with 900 original illustrations the ladies work book. Mar 08, 2007 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Dillmonts encyclopedia of needlework 1886 has been translated into 17 languages. The absolute want of any comprehensive book on needlework such an one as contains both verbal and pictorial descriptions of everything included under the name of needlework has led me to put into the serviceable form of an encyclopedia, all the knowledge and experience, which years of unceasing. This little book 3 34 x 5 12 is a classic from over a hundred years ago.
This book includes the historical work in the needlework and contains more about needlework. There were so many inspirations in the encyclopedia of needlework. Encyclopedia of needlework is a classic reference covering all aspects of needlework. Find encyclopedia of needlework by dedillmont, therese at biblio. True to its title, this really is an encyclopedia, describing all the different kinds of needlework a woman at the end of the 19th century might need or want to do. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
Oct 28, 1972 this is a musthave book for any stitcher. When groves asked brown if he was a fan of needlework, emmett responded by stating that he believed that anything. If you are interested in any kind of needlework, including lacemaking, crochet, and knitting, this is the book to have. This encyclopedia is dedicated to the field of craft work. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. She owned a string of shops in european capitals and she was one of the most important pioneers in the international and multicultural enterprise. A book about embroidery by mary buckle and lewis f.
Dillmonts encyclopedia of needlework 1886 has been. This is a wonderful resource if you have any inclination to sew, mend, embroider, knit, crochet, macrame, tat, net or work with lace. The complete dmc encyclopedia of needlework by therese dedillmont and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Containing instructions in knitting, crochet, pointlace, etc. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. This vintage book contains a complete handbook on macrame, with historical information, stepbystep directions encyclopedia of needlework. Free audio book that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. It is truly an encyclopedia of needlework and covers all manner of knitting. This vintage book contains a complete handbook on macrame, with historical information, stepbystep directions. The encyclopedia of needlework is presented here in its entirety. The absolute want of any comprehensive book on needleworksuch an one as contains both verbal and pictorial descriptions of everything included under the name of needleworkhas led me to put into the serviceable form of an encyclopedia, all the knowledge and experience, which years of unceasing study and practice have enabled me to accumulate on the subject, with the hope that diligent.
The chapters are sewing, mending, single and cut open work, net and damask stitches, white embroidery, flat and gold stitch embroidery. Those who prefer counted cross stitch will want to look at the books for filet crochet. The project gutenberg ebook of encyclopedia of needlework, by. I ran across this book while in a used book store recently.
The encyclopedia has also proved to be of use to historians and translators in the field of art and crafts. The absolute want of any comprehensive book on needlework such an one as contains both verbal and pictorial descriptions of everything included under the name of needlework has led me to put into the serviceable form of an encyclopedia, all the knowledge and experience, which years of unceasing study and practice have enabled me to accumulate on the subject, with the hope that. Publication date 18 usage attributionnoncommercialno derivative works 3. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The project gutenberg ebook of encyclopedia of needlework. This book contains the full text and over 900 illustrations. Her book, encyclopedia of needlework, was translated into many different languages. First published in 1884, this remarkable volume is an exhaustive resource on virtually all forms of needlework, from crochet to macrame. The encyclopedia of needlework is published in english, french, german and italian. Kindle books kindle unlimited prime reading bestsellers kindle daily. In 1943, leslie groves found the encyclopedia of needlework on a table at the home that dr. A book of mending and making with oddments and scraps. This book covers every aspect of needlework and the description of how to do it are clear and concise but the lack of pictures in the eformat make it difficult for the beginner to work out how to do what is described e.
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