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LoC No.: 01000390
Title: Art in Needlework: A Book about Embroidery
Note: Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Produced by Constanze Hofmann and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "Art in Needlework: A Book about Embroidery" by Lewis F. Day and Mary Buckle is an instructional text focused on the art and practice of embroidery written in the late 19th century. This book serves as a comprehensive guide for needleworkers, designers, and students of this decorative craft, aiming to elevate embroidery from an idle pastime to a recognized art form. The authors explore various stitches, their applications, and the composition of design through a detailed and practical approach, supported by illustrative examples. The opening of the book sets the stage for a thorough exploration of embroidery. Day emphasizes the historical significance and practical utility of needlework, tracing its evolution from primitive stitching to more artistic endeavors. The authors outline their collaborative approach, with Day providing the overarching framework while Buckle contributes technical expertise. They plan to illustrate a variety of stitches and techniques, making use of samplers and diagrams to enhance understanding. The introductory chapters promise a deep dive into different stitching methods, including canvas stitches, crewel, and chain-stitch, each followed by intricate illustrations to guide the reader. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Day, Lewis F. (Lewis Foreman), 1845-1910
Author: Buckle, Mary, active 1900
EBook No.: 28269
Published: Mar 7, 2009
Downloads: 304
Language: English
Subject: Embroidery
Subject: Needlework
LoCC: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 01000390
Title: Art in Needlework: A Book about Embroidery
Note: Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Constanze Hofmann and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Art in Needlework: A Book about Embroidery" by Lewis F. Day and Mary Buckle is an instructional text focused on the art and practice of embroidery written in the late 19th century. This book serves as a comprehensive guide for needleworkers, designers, and students of this decorative craft, aiming to elevate embroidery from an idle pastime to a recognized art form. The authors explore various stitches, their applications, and the composition of design through a detailed and practical approach, supported by illustrative examples. The opening of the book sets the stage for a thorough exploration of embroidery. Day emphasizes the historical significance and practical utility of needlework, tracing its evolution from primitive stitching to more artistic endeavors. The authors outline their collaborative approach, with Day providing the overarching framework while Buckle contributes technical expertise. They plan to illustrate a variety of stitches and techniques, making use of samplers and diagrams to enhance understanding. The introductory chapters promise a deep dive into different stitching methods, including canvas stitches, crewel, and chain-stitch, each followed by intricate illustrations to guide the reader. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Day, Lewis F. (Lewis Foreman), 1845-1910
Author: Buckle, Mary, active 1900
EBook No.: 28269
Published: Mar 7, 2009
Downloads: 304
Language: English
Subject: Embroidery
Subject: Needlework
LoCC: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.