Mary Thomas's Embroidery Book

In her Preface to this book celebrated needlecraft authority Mary Thomas declares that, "embroidery, like every other art...needs to be understood to be enjoyed. Once the rules of the game are known, there not only comes the urge to create with needle and thread, but a knowledge which enables the better appreciation of the old masterpieces, as well as those produced in our own day." With this ambition in mind, Miss Thomas takes the reader on an encyclopedic tour of the world of needle art. In an effort to develop a full appreciation of embroidery, she explores virtually every technique including: Applique, Assisi Cross Stitch, Black Work, Broderie Anglaise, Cut Work, Filet Darning, Hardanger Embroidery, Jacobean Embroidery, Patchwork, Quilting, Smocking and Tapestry. Over thirty different types of traditional needlework are introduced and explained in this book. Miss Thomas describes each technique, including historical background, then explains how each is worked.

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