Explore the rich history of the age-old art of embroidery with this exquisitely illustrated and spellbinding volume. Embroiderers from Elizabethan times to the present day are brought vividly to life through the use of a wide array of sources, including books, diaries, paintings, and of course embroideries. Inspiration, design, and the changing uses of needlework are discussed in detail. The impact of new tools and materials are described in their social context-- from the first truly sharp scissors and needles in ...
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Explore the rich history of the age-old art of embroidery with this exquisitely illustrated and spellbinding volume. Embroiderers from Elizabethan times to the present day are brought vividly to life through the use of a wide array of sources, including books, diaries, paintings, and of course embroideries. Inspiration, design, and the changing uses of needlework are discussed in detail. The impact of new tools and materials are described in their social context-- from the first truly sharp scissors and needles in Elizabethan times to the sewing machine and photocopier of the twentieth century. Samplers show how successive generations learned their craft, and motifs from their work and from long-lost patterns books are reproduced and adapted for modern usage.
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This is a beautiful book for those who love embroidery and history. It is full of gorgeous illustrations, sketches and photographs of styles of embroidery from the 16th century forward. And provides little bits of history one won't find in any other book.
drachen
Aug 23, 2007
Excellent reference
I am doing City & Guild by distance learning and this is a great resource book. As well it's a fascinating history of embroidery through the ages. Well worth it.
