Art Needlework, A Complete Manual Of Embroidery in Silks and Crewels
- Author(s): Art needlework
- Category: Textiles, Clothing & Accessories
- Publisher: Ward, Lock and Co.
- ISBN: 9678000006325
- Number of Pages: 124
The popularity of that kind of Embroidery popularly known as "ArtNeedlework" increases with every year, and the rage for Crewels is likely to lastfor a very long time. The present volume has been prepared with a view tosupplying practical instructions so clearly given as to obviate the necessity forattending a school of Art Needlework. The stitches are fully described andelucidated by diagrams. The various modes of transferring designs from paper tomaterial are clearly explained, and every information is given as to materials,implements, and mode of working that can assist the learner. At the same time,the more experienced worker will find fresh designs and fresh ideas in the followingpages. The remarks on colour are calculated to be of use both to novice andproficient, while the accuracy of the drawings of flowers and leaves may thoroughlybe depended upon as true to nature. It is, in fact, endeavoured to renderthe work so complete as to make it an indispensable adjunct of the work-table.
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Copyright
PREFACE
CONTENTS
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER I.INTRODUCTORY
CHAPTER II.MATERIALS FOR ART NEEDLEWORK
CHAPTER III.IMPLEMENTS.
CHAPTER IV.TRACING AND TRANSFERRING
CHAPTER V.STITCHES AND MODE OF WORKING
CHAPTER VI.COLOUR AND DESIGN
CHAPTER VII.ARTICLES SUITABLE FOR EMBROIDERY
CHAPTER VIII.DESCRIPTION OF ENGRAVINGS
CHAPTER IX.DESCRIPTION OF FOLDED SUPPLEMENTS
DESCRIPTION OF COLOURED SUPPLEMENT.
INDEX