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Reader’s Digest Complete Guide to Needlework, published by the Reader’s Digest Association in 1979.
This substantial, beautifully illustrated reference presents step-by-step instruction in a remarkably broad range of traditional needlecrafts. More than 2,600 photographs and drawings demonstrate materials, tools, basic techniques, decorative stitches, advanced methods, and finished projects.
Crafts covered include:
• Embroidery
• Needlepoint
• Knitting
• Appliqué
• Quilting
• Patchwork
• Macramé
• Crochet
• Rug-making and rug hooking
• Lacework
Clear diagrams show how individual stitches are formed, making the book useful for beginners as well as experienced needleworkers looking for a comprehensive reference. Its wide scope makes it an excellent addition to a sewing room, craft library, or textile collection.
Book details:
• Vintage 1979 hardcover edition
• 504 pages
• More than 2,600 photographs and drawings
• Approximately 10.1 × 8.6 × 1.3 inches
• Pictorial hardcover boards
• ISBN-10: 0895770598
• ISBN-13: 9780895770592
