Monarch Illustrated Guide to Embroidery

Monarch Illustrated Guide to Embroidery by Marshall Cavendish Ltd. Published by Monarch Press, New York, NY, 1977. 1st US Edition. Paperback. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine. Slight edge wear, content excellent. 160 Pgs. ISBN 0671187708. LCCN 76-29159. Introduction by Pam Dawson. Designed to teach this delicate and satisfying craft to anyone. Beginning with simple equipment and basic hand stitches, it goes on to explore dozens of the more advanced traditional techniques, from the delicate Italian Assisi work to smocking, quilting, and much more. Illustrated in color, it contains stitch charts to allow you to re-create many of the designs shown, easy-to-follow diagrams of each stitch, and dozens of photos of beautiful items, from peasant blouses to throw pillows, to give inspiration to every embroiderer. Description text copyright 2013 BooksForComfort. Item ID 28052.