Mary Thomas's Embroidery Book - Mary Thomas - Bog

Mary Thomas's Embroidery Book is a comprehensive guide to the art of embroidery, written by the renowned British embroidery expert Mary Thomas. The book covers a wide range of embroidery techniques, including traditional stitches such as cross stitch, chain stitch, and satin stitch, as well as more advanced techniques like crewel work, stumpwork, and goldwork. In addition to detailed instructions for each technique, the book also includes over 200 illustrations and photographs to help readers visualize the steps involved in each stitch. The book also provides guidance on selecting materials, preparing fabrics, and designing embroidery patterns. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced embroiderer, Mary Thomas's Embroidery Book is an essential resource for anyone looking to improve their embroidery skills and create beautiful, intricate designs.1936. Partial Contents: Types of Embroidery: Appliqu�����; Assisi Cross Stitch; Black Work; Broderie Angalaise; Canvas Embroidery; Cords, Fringes, Tassels; Couching; Cross Stitch; Cut Work; Darning on Fabric; Double Running; Drawn Fabric; Drawn Thread; Florentine Embroidery; Hardanger; Initials and Monograms; Jacobean; Needleweaving; Net Embroidery; Patchwork; Quilting; Samplers; Smocking; Tapestry; Technical Hints.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.