Rare treasury of original embroidery designs dating from early days of the Republic. Nearly 200 beautiful floral, vine, and basket motifs featured in repeat patterns, spot designs, and more. Introduction.
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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.
Blackwork Embroidery by Elizabeth Geddes, Moyra McNeill Modern version of traditional craft; materials, techniques, patterns, projects. 320 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.
Decorative Charted Designs: 114 Motifs by Julie Hasler Whimsical animals, fairy tale characters, and other designs in various sizes and shapes — perfect for perking up bibs, pinafores, sweaters, pillows, more. 112 color-coded charts, easy-to-follow instructions, 16 diagrams.
