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Title: Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving
Note: Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Susan Skinner and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving" by Grace Christie is a practical guide to the techniques and artistry involved in these crafts, likely written in the early 20th century. The book explores both historical context and practical instruction, covering a range of stitches, patterns, and materials that can be utilized in embroidery and tapestry work. With detailed explanations and illustrations, it seeks to inspire readers and budding artisans by emphasizing the beauty and potential of embroidered designs. The opening of the text establishes the significance of embroidery and tapestry within the realm of artistic crafts, highlighting its historical heritage and enduring relevance. The author emphasizes the accessible nature of needlework, encouraging novice and experienced embroiderers alike to explore their creativity through both traditional and contemporary techniques. The introduction sets the stage for the practical advice that follows, detailing essential tools, techniques, and the importance of design in the crafting process, ultimately inviting readers to appreciate the art form as both a practical skill and a means of personal expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Christie, Grace
EBook No.: 20386
Published: Jan 16, 2007
Downloads: 368
Language: English
Subject: Embroidery
Subject: Tapestry
LoCC: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving
Note: Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Susan Skinner and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving" by Grace Christie is a practical guide to the techniques and artistry involved in these crafts, likely written in the early 20th century. The book explores both historical context and practical instruction, covering a range of stitches, patterns, and materials that can be utilized in embroidery and tapestry work. With detailed explanations and illustrations, it seeks to inspire readers and budding artisans by emphasizing the beauty and potential of embroidered designs. The opening of the text establishes the significance of embroidery and tapestry within the realm of artistic crafts, highlighting its historical heritage and enduring relevance. The author emphasizes the accessible nature of needlework, encouraging novice and experienced embroiderers alike to explore their creativity through both traditional and contemporary techniques. The introduction sets the stage for the practical advice that follows, detailing essential tools, techniques, and the importance of design in the crafting process, ultimately inviting readers to appreciate the art form as both a practical skill and a means of personal expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Christie, Grace
EBook No.: 20386
Published: Jan 16, 2007
Downloads: 368
Language: English
Subject: Embroidery
Subject: Tapestry
LoCC: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.