Flowers and embroidery have been inseparable on dress and furnishings from the age of Queen Elizabeth I up to the 20th century. This book, by the author of The Embroiderer's Garden, is an expression of a passion for flowers - their beauty, their history and their use in embroidery - and a pattern source book. The illustrations show the remarkable variety of style and technique used - canvaswork, blackwork, surface stitchery, patchwork, applique, crewelwork, stumpwork and machine embroidery. Some flowers are rendered with ...
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Flowers and embroidery have been inseparable on dress and furnishings from the age of Queen Elizabeth I up to the 20th century. This book, by the author of The Embroiderer's Garden, is an expression of a passion for flowers - their beauty, their history and their use in embroidery - and a pattern source book. The illustrations show the remarkable variety of style and technique used - canvaswork, blackwork, surface stitchery, patchwork, applique, crewelwork, stumpwork and machine embroidery. Some flowers are rendered with botanical accuracy, while others are captured through colour and texture.
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Add this copy of The Embroiderer's Flowers to cart. $12.77, like new condition, Sold by Roger Lucas rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Horncastle, Lincs, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1992 by David & Charles.
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Fine in Fine jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. 1st edition, large 4to, 160pp, colour photo illustrations, line illustrations; VG+/Fine Copy in VG+/Fine DJ.
Add this copy of The Embroiderer's Flowers to cart. $2.33, good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1992 by David & Charles.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Ripped/damaged jacket. The dust jacket of this book is slightly damaged/ripped, however, this does not affect the internal condition. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading.
Add this copy of The Embroiderer's Flowers to cart. $6.99, very good condition, Sold by Brit Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Milton Keynes, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1992 by David & Charles.
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Add this copy of The Embroiderer's Flowers to cart. $8.62, very good condition, Sold by Greener Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from London, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1992 by David&Charles.
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Very good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.
Add this copy of The Embroiderer's Flowers to cart. $10.10, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austell, GA, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by David & Charles.
Add this copy of The Embroiderer's Flowers to cart. $12.19, very good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by David & Charles.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
Add this copy of The Embroiderer's Flowers to cart. $12.49, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1992 by David & Charles.
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Good. Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
Add this copy of The Embroiderer's Flowers to cart. $17.00, like new condition, Sold by Friends ofOmaha Public Library rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Omaha, NE, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by David & Charles Uk.
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Like New. Size: 12x9x0; Reprinted 1993. Binding is tight and square. Contents are crisp, clean, complete and undamaged. Book was donated to Friends of the Omaha Public Library.
Add this copy of The Embroiderer's Flowers to cart. $26.95, like new condition, Sold by West Coast Bookseller rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Moorpark, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1992 by David & Charles Uk.
Add this copy of The Embroiderer's Flowers [Sep 01, 1997] Beck, to cart. $32.22, like new condition, Sold by Kell's Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Hollywood, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by David & Charles.
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Like New. Looks almost new, tight and solid. Very clean with no markings or writing.100% Money Back Guarantee on all Items. We believe in providing accurate grading on used books and excellent customer service.
A book I have always wished for & now own. Wonderful info for historical embroiderers & artists alike. All of Thomasina Beck's books are well written & illustrated & this one equals the volumes before it.
Acurate drawings of historical pieces. Excellent value.
