Art of Crewel Embroidery Needlework Pattern 1975 Crown Publishing Mildred Davis

Art of Crewel Embroidery, 1975 Crown Publishing, Mildred Davis The most comprehensive book on crewel embroidery every published. Practical information on needles, yarns, background fabrics, frames, transferring patterns, finishing, blocking, and colour planning. 156 individual design units are illustrated with directions and traditional colours used. These design units can be combined in any way to make your own designs. Patterns for 4 advanced designs are illustrated full-size. Photographs of old masterpieces are included. Examples of completed modern projects such as purses and garment decoration are shown. Over 350 photos, drawings and diagrams, 10 are in full colour. Soft cover, 224 pages, 8 1/2" X 11". Good pre-owned condition, with wear to corners/page edges, discolourations on cover, but interior pages are unmarked and binding is intact.