Mary Thomas's Embroidery Book

This vintage book contains a comprehensive manual of embroidery, with information on all aspects of the subject from designing to finishing. Written in plain language and profusely illustrated, his volume constitutes a must-have for anyone with an interest in embroidery, and is not to be missed by the discerning collector. Contents include: 'Scalloping', 'Canvas Embroidery', 'Material and Technique', 'Designs', 'Stitches', 'Cords, Fringes and Tassels', 'Cords', 'Fringes', 'Tassels', 'Simple Tassel with Buttonhole Top', 'Cutting and Preparing the Squares', 'Working a Filling', 'Surface Embroidery', 'Finishing the Edges', etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on embroidery.