50109X1 First Edition (Unstated. Octopus Books Limited: London: 1974. 128 pages. Hardcover with dustjacket. Very good condition. Crewel embroidery is the colorful and attractive craft of embroidery in wool. The richness of the crewel wool combines with a traditional or modern design to create a most effective form of embroidery. In this practical book the groundwork of the craft - from materials and needles to an illustrated dictionary of stitches - is explained and there are over 30 lovely designs to work. These range from a lampshade and a wall-hanging to bags and a child's frieze. In each item, full instructions are given both for the embroidery design and for making up the article. The book is fully illustrated with 2-color diagrams and there are 32 full-color pages. ISBN: 0706403193 $8.95USD
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