Accomplished needleworkers will welcome this collection of 24 beautiful smocking patterns by the noted embroidery designer, plus clear step-by-step instructions, diagrams for dozens of lovely stitches. Make an exquisite yoke, a pocket for a favorite blouse, ornament pillows, evening purses, and countless other items. 68 black-and-white illustrations. 24 color illustrations on covers.
Designs and Patterns for Embroiderers and Craftspeople by William Briggs & Co., Marion Nichols Over 500 royalty-free motifs reproduced from finest Victorian source, classified according to type. Wide variety of flowers, greenery, sprays, butterflies, owls, insects, more. Large and small motifs as well as borders.
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.
Floral Embroidery Designs CD-ROM and Book by Dover This versatile design collection blossoms with 235 beautifully rendered, black-and-white flowers. Reproduced from a rare Victorian catalog, its attractive motifs are conveniently arranged according to type.
