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Collecting Antique Linens, Lace and Needlework, Identification, Restoration, and Prices
Briefly traces the history of antique linens, lace, and needlework, tells how to store and repair them, and identifies stitches, embroidery, and designs
208 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 1991
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December 5, 2022
Where did the term doily come from?
This book is designed for serious collectors. However, for the rest of us, it is downright fun to read about the histories and purposes of linens and lace. The book is not designed to teach how to do it but you learn how it was done and can even recognize the various stitches.
The book has fascinating pictures of the equipment needed for the craft. Many are black and white, yet there is a color section. The downside is looking at the antique Skein Winder makes mine look like it was made in the garage (o.k. it was made in the garage.)
Some of the table of contents:
A Brief History Of Antique Linens, Lace, and Needlework
An Encyclopedia of Stitches
Needles, Threads, and Pins
Types of Embroidery
The Variety of Darn Work
Hopeful you stumbled on this review as it is fun finding jewels like this book. I believe they call it serendipity.
This book is designed for serious collectors. However, for the rest of us, it is downright fun to read about the histories and purposes of linens and lace. The book is not designed to teach how to do it but you learn how it was done and can even recognize the various stitches.
The book has fascinating pictures of the equipment needed for the craft. Many are black and white, yet there is a color section. The downside is looking at the antique Skein Winder makes mine look like it was made in the garage (o.k. it was made in the garage.)
Some of the table of contents:
A Brief History Of Antique Linens, Lace, and Needlework
An Encyclopedia of Stitches
Needles, Threads, and Pins
Types of Embroidery
The Variety of Darn Work
Hopeful you stumbled on this review as it is fun finding jewels like this book. I believe they call it serendipity.
Displaying 1 of 1 review