This work by a leading authority on church embroidery gives practical guidance on the making and embroidering of vestments for use within the Protestant, Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Jewish religions. The author also deals with the embroidery required for secular ceremonial robes and badges, including specialized gold work techniques. After a brief history of church embroidery and symbolism, the chapters cover the preparation of patterns and the construction and decoration of vestments, soft furnishings for the ...
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This work by a leading authority on church embroidery gives practical guidance on the making and embroidering of vestments for use within the Protestant, Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Jewish religions. The author also deals with the embroidery required for secular ceremonial robes and badges, including specialized gold work techniques. After a brief history of church embroidery and symbolism, the chapters cover the preparation of patterns and the construction and decoration of vestments, soft furnishings for the church and altar linen. Various embroidery methods are illustrated and described and there are chapters on commissioned work and group projects. In 1975, the author was awarded the MBE for services to embroidery for the church.
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Very Good. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. Reprint in soft cover format in the Batsford Embroidery Paperback series, 4to, 288pp, photo illustrations, line drawings; card covers; mild wear and creasing; VG Copy.
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Very Good. Small 4to. 288pp, index, bibliography, 300+ bw & 8 col ills. Pictorial card. Light crease to rear cover. A leading authority on church embroidery gives practical guidance on making and embroidering of vestments for use within the Pretestant, Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Jewish religions. Also deals with embroidery required for secular ceremonial robes and badges, including specialized gold work techniques.
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Near Fine. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall Has a previous owners name on the inside at top of front page. Well-illustrated with patterns creations, stitches and etc. Color plate section.
