This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 21009079
Title: An embroidery book
Original Publication: United Kingdom: A. & C. Black, Ltd.,1920.
Note: Reading ease score: 63.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Alan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "An Embroidery Book" by Anne Knox Arthur is a practical guide to the art and craft of embroidery, likely written in the early 20th century. This book serves as a comprehensive resource for both novice and experienced needleworkers, emphasizing the historical significance of embroidery and its application in designing everyday items. The focus is on practical skills and techniques, encouraging crafters to express their creativity through fabric and thread. The opening portion of the book introduces readers to the world of embroidery, establishing its importance as a domestic art form that can enhance daily life. The author discusses the advantages of needlework, including its accessibility, affordable materials, and ability to add beauty to one's surroundings. The text highlights the historical evolution of embroidery in England and encourages women to rediscover this craft by exploring their creative potential, moving beyond traditional techniques to develop unique, personalized designs. The foreword suggests a revival of interest in handwork that expresses individuality and creativity, regardless of prior experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Arthur, Anne Knox
EBook No.: 69723
Published: Jan 6, 2023
Downloads: 173
Language: English
Subject: Embroidery
LoCC: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 21009079
Title: An embroidery book
Original Publication: United Kingdom: A. & C. Black, Ltd.,1920.
Note: Reading ease score: 63.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Alan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "An Embroidery Book" by Anne Knox Arthur is a practical guide to the art and craft of embroidery, likely written in the early 20th century. This book serves as a comprehensive resource for both novice and experienced needleworkers, emphasizing the historical significance of embroidery and its application in designing everyday items. The focus is on practical skills and techniques, encouraging crafters to express their creativity through fabric and thread. The opening portion of the book introduces readers to the world of embroidery, establishing its importance as a domestic art form that can enhance daily life. The author discusses the advantages of needlework, including its accessibility, affordable materials, and ability to add beauty to one's surroundings. The text highlights the historical evolution of embroidery in England and encourages women to rediscover this craft by exploring their creative potential, moving beyond traditional techniques to develop unique, personalized designs. The foreword suggests a revival of interest in handwork that expresses individuality and creativity, regardless of prior experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Arthur, Anne Knox
EBook No.: 69723
Published: Jan 6, 2023
Downloads: 173
Language: English
Subject: Embroidery
LoCC: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.