Decorative Needlework 1846 by Miss Lambert

A complete guide with a comprehensive history of needlework, Miss Lambert details every kind of needlework popular in the period. Filled with useful and beautiful patterns including Berlin work patterns, crochet, knitting, netting, tapestry, braiding, and embroidery (Chinese, Egyptian, Indian, shaded, French, raised, etc.). Chapters on canvas, various kinds and usages, drawing and tracing designs, framing, the principal stitches, applique, bead work, materials used in needlework (wool, silk, gold and silver), chenille, braids, union cord and straw. A particularly pretty book with numerous illustrations, poetry and prose, this edition includes a new comprehensive introduction by Textile Historian and author Lynne Zacek Bassett, Consulting Curator for Textiles and Costume, Connecticut Historical Society.

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