Stitchery, Needlepoint, Applique and Patchwork

Stitchery, Needlepoint, Applique and Patchwork by Shirley Marein. Published by Viking Press, NY, 1974. 1st Edition 2nd Printing. Hardbound w/Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). 207 Pgs. Condition: Nr Fine in Chipped DJ. Top edge sun faded, overall content in excellent condition. ISBN 0670670553. LCCN 73-20664. A Complete Guide. 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 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 1923.