Description and condition: Maroon boards hardback, dustcover, 4to, 96pp, b/w illustrations, 4 colour plates. Very good with nice clean pages. In very good dustcover.
Contents: "The aim of this book is to provide a guide to pattern design, a framework within which the needlewomen can devise and construct her own patterns. It is intended for all levels of skills, starting with beginners and children, yet including more elaborate examples for the most proficient. The Introduction discusses design, colour, methods, equipment, and the uses to which canvas embroidery can be applied. The chapters following cover geometric patterns, three-dimensional pattern,borders, flower patterns, lettering, stitches, stretching and finishing, and the last chapter offers suggestions on things to make, such as belts, slippers, pelmets and rugs." |
