Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Never before have so many primary texts been drawn together in one book. This is a wonderful resource if you have any inclination to sew, mend, embroider, knit, crochet, macrame, tat, net or work with lace. This book contains the full text and over 900 illustrations. The project gutenberg ebook of encyclopedia of needlework. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Its 20 chapters include plain sewing, mending, knitting and crochet as well as gold embroidery, tatting, filet lace and pillow lace.
Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. First published in 1886 by dmc in france, the book quickly became very popular. Encyclopedia of needlework with 900 original illustrations the ladies work book. Encyclopedia of needlework book by theresa dillmont. The project gutenberg ebook of encyclopedia of needlework, by. Publication date 18 usage attributionnoncommercialno derivative works 3. A vintage weldons encyclopedia of needlework book embroidery, sewing. Needlework, crocheting, knitting, drawnwork, macrame, tapestry, embroidery, lace and lace making, applique. It contains one chapter on tatting, including instructions and some patterns. Dillmonts encyclopedia of needlework 1886 has been. While there are things about needlework that are not in this book, i doubt there is much that can not be found here.
My copy went the way of all good things, and, then, suddenly, i wanted to have this book as a reference again. Dillmonts encyclopedia of needlework has been translated into. Just about every kind of needlework is covered embroidery, sewing, darning, smocking, cutwork, drawn thread, knitting, crochet, tapestry, lacemaking, and many more. The encyclopedia of needlework is presented here in its entirety. She was the author of the encyclopedia of needlework 1884, a volume known to tatters. Early on, she started working for dolfusmeig et cie in france which is our current dmc the only floss and pearl cotton i use. The encyclopedia has also proved to be of use to historians and translators in the field of art and crafts. Internet archive bookreader encyclopedia of needlework internet archive bookreader encyclopedia of needlework. Gostelow, mary edited by and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Furthermore, the index does not always point to the right page. There were so many inspirations in the encyclopedia of needlework. Encyclopedia of needlework illustrated on apple books. Encyclopedia of needlework is highly recommended for both novice and seasoned needlework enthusiasts and would make for a useful addition to collections.
She wrote many books published by bibliotheque dmc. The absolute want of any comprehensive book on needleworksuch an one as contains both verbal and pictorial descriptions of everything included under the name of needleworkhas led me to put into the serviceable form of an encyclopedia, all the knowledge and experience, which years of unceasing study and practice have enabled me to accumulate on the subject, with the hope that. The absolute want of any comprehensive book on needlework such an one as contains both verbal and pictorial descriptions of everything included under the name of needlework has led me to put into the serviceable form of an encyclopedia, all the knowledge and experience, which years of unceasing study and practice have enabled me to accumulate on the subject, with the hope that. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Oct 28, 1972 this is a musthave book for any stitcher. Containing instructions in knitting, crochet, pointlace, etc. In 1884 dillmont left the embroidery school that she had started with her sister franziska and moved to france where she wrote her encyclopedia. In search of his original teachings this groundbreaking book has a remarkable and positive spiritual message the teachings of jesus speak directly to emery one of us. It continues to be reprinted over and over again today. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers.
This encyclopedia is dedicated to the field of craft work. First published in 1884, this remarkable volume is an exhaustive resource on virtually all forms of needlework, from crochet to macrame. She owned a string of shops in european capitals and she was one of the most important pioneers in the international and multicultural enterprise. Free audio book that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. This book covers every aspect of needlework and the description of how to do it are clear and concise but the lack of pictures in the eformat make it difficult for the beginner to work out how to do what is described e. Irish lace chapter xiii encyclopedia of needlework. This vintage book contains a complete handbook on macrame, with historical information, stepbystep directions, explanations of terms, tips for avoiding common mistakes, and much more. The chapters are sewing, mending, single and cut open work, net and damask stitches, white embroidery, flat and gold stitch embroidery. True to its title, this really is an encyclopedia, describing all the different kinds of needlework a woman at the end of the 19th century might need or want to do. The absolute want of any comprehensive book on needleworksuch an one as contains both verbal and pictorial descriptions of everything included under the name of needleworkhas led me to put into the serviceable form of an encyclopedia, all the knowledge and experience, which years of unceasing study and practice have enabled me to accumulate on the subject, with the hope that diligent. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Vintage dmc library encyclopedia of needlework book by therese. If you are interested in any kind of needlework, including lacemaking, crochet, and knitting, this is the book to have. I ran across this book while in a used book store recently. Amongst my most treasured sewing books are copies of these old dmc needlework books. Dillmonts book on needlework was published after sophia frances anne caulfeild and blanche catherine saward s dictionary of needlework. It can be used equally well for articles of dress and for the trimmings of underlinen and household furnishings. The book s pages are in a good condition, just the spine and cover has wearing marks, which you can see on the picture. This book at first seems superficial, but boy how wrong could you be, this book is a library in itself of all there is to know about sewing, knitting etc, if you want to know anything about sewing this is the book to go to, and at what a fantastic price for all this knowledge. Find encyclopedia of needlework by dedillmont, therese at biblio. Each skill or craft is clearly explained and supported by diagrams. The encyclopedia of needlework is published in english, french, german and italian.
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