Culled from two popular American women's magazines of the Victorian era, here are alphabets, initials, monograms, and common names in various letter forms — script, floral, geometric, Old English, block, ornamental, more. No practicing needleworker can afford to be without it.
Treasury of Smocking Designs by Allyne S. Holland Two dozen patterns to enhance clothing, pillows, purses, and other special items. All designs shown in color on covers.
Russian Punchneedle Embroidery by Gail Bird Easy-to-follow instructions and diagrams for punchneedle embroidery accompany delightful iron-on transfer patterns of flowers, birds, butterflies, leaves, and more. Perfect for embellishing clothes and home furnishings.
Hardanger Embroidery by Sigrid Bright Easy to do, yet produces fantastic results. Projects include doilies, tablecloths, scarves, many more. 50 illustrations.
Victorian Fancy Stitchery: Techniques and Designs by Flora Klickmann Abundantly illustrated instructions for projects ranging from Venetian crochet and elegant hardanger work to bead embroidery on netting. A valuable reference for collectors. 244 illustrations.
Charted Monograms for Needlepoint and Cross-Stitch by Rita Weiss Unusual and striking monograms taken from a rare Viennese album printed at the turn of the century — 350 monograms all charted for easy use.
