Crewel Embroidery

Crewel Embroidery by Erica Wilson. Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, NY, 1962. 1st Edition. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Chipped & Taped DJ. Corners bumped, some edge wear, overall content excellent. 153 Pgs. LCCN 62-9637. This book is designed to teach the beginner the fundamentals of crewel embroidery and also to enable the more advanced worker to improve her techniques and enlarge her repertoire of stitches. The book describes how to choose materials, mark designs, 64 diagramed stitches, how to mount the fabric for working, and stretch and block the finished piece. Illustrated with line drawings by Vladimir Kagan and black and white and color photographs. Gold cloth binding with light green cloth spine. Description text copyright 2009 BooksForComfort. Item ID 20218.