Dainty Work for Busy Fingers - A Book of Needlework, Knitting and Crochet for Girls

M. Sibbald

• Publisher: Pook Press
• Year: 2018
• eBook ISBN:
  9781528782074
• Print ISBN:
  9781444657616
  9781444657753

This early works is a fascinating guide with much of the information still useful and practical today. Contents Include; I. The ancient art of needlework, II. The origin of implements and materials, III. Cross-Stitch, IV. Holbein Work, V. Bead Work - Ancient and Modern, VI. Embroidery Stitches, VII. How to Transfer Designs, VIII. Smocking - An Ancient Craft, IX. Applique Work, X. Broderie Anglaise, XI. Drawn-Thread Work, XII. Pretty Presents Simply Made, XIII. Crochet Work, XIV. The Art of Knitting, XV. Doll-Dressing. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half title
• Title
• Contents
• Foreword
• I. The Ancient art of Needlework
• II. The Origin of Implements and Materials
• III. Cross-Stitch
• IV. Holbein Work
• V. Bead Work—Ancient and Modern
• VI. Embroidery Stitches
• VII. How to Transfer Designs
• VIII. Smocking—An Ancient Craft
• IX. Appliqué Work
• X. Broderie Anglaise
• XI. Drawn-Thread Work
• XII. Pretty Presents Simply Made
• XIII. Crochet Work
• XIV. The art of Knitting
• XV. Doll-Dressing