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.
Here's a sample of other books in this Dover category
Shadow Work Embroidery: With 108 Iron-on Transfer Patterns by J. Marsha Michler Wreaths, bouquets, baskets, angels, birds, butterflies, monograms, many other charming images in a well-illustrated guide offering simple instructions for adding decorative, eye-catching touches to clothing, linens, other items. Perfect for any needlecrafter, beginner or expert.
Danish Floral Charted Designs by Gerda Bengtsson An exquisite collection of over 40 different florals: anemone, iceland poppy, wild fruit, pansies, more. All designs color keyed to American threads. Illustrated instructions. Full-color designs on covers.
Renaissance Patterns for Lace, Embroidery and Needlepoint by Federico Vinciolo Superb reproduction of most popular 16th-century lace design book. Nearly 100 original patterns for point coupe, reticella, and guipure; the second part describes square netting and embroidery. 83 full-page plates.
Encyclopedia of Embroidery Stitches, Including Crewel by Marion Nichols Classification of 178 stitches, clearly explained and taught, illustrated back and front; fullest book of its sort. Over 1,400 illustrations.
